Ordnance Survey News

Schoolchildren have success all mapped out

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey is giving away ‘Free-Maps-for-11-year-olds’ to encourage children to get out and discover the world around them, Ordnance Survey Minister Iain Wright announced today.

Ordnance Survey promotes third sector use of geographic information

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey is launching a campaign to raise awareness among third sector organisations of their ability to gain access to mapping data as contractors to government.

Annual industry showcase puts spotlight on innovation

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

A year of innovation in the geographic information (GI) industry will be centre stage at the AGI 2008 Geocommunity Conference this week in Stratford upon Avon.

Revamped maps help you avoid the edge this autumn

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

From this month Ordnance Survey’s site-centred mapping, OS Select, is getting a refresh: boasting a new look, better packaging and an improved finish.

Ordnance Survey puts best foot forward for BHF

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to get Britain walking.

Ordnance Survey welcomes appointment of Non-Executive Chair

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Following the appointment made by Iain Wright MP, the Minister responsible for Ordnance Survey in respect of the government’s shareholding, Ordnance Survey is delighted to welcome Sir Rob Margetts CBE, FREng, FIChemE as the first in the organisation's 217-year history.

Defra receives support from Ordnance Survey expert

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey’s leading GI strategist is being seconded to Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) to help lead the UK’s implementation of the UK Location Strategy (UKLS) and the EU INSPIRE Directive.

Explore what’s on your doorstep

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Families across Britain are gearing up to beat the credit crunch this summer – by looking at more innovative and less costly ways of keeping their children entertained.

Ordnance Survey publishes Annual Report

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

National mapping agency presents Annual Report to Parliament today.

Decision notice given for Ordnance Survey's new head office

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey’s plans for a new head office within the Southampton area have taken a huge step forward this week – with confirmation of a ‘decision notice’ from Test Valley Borough Council.

Atlantis surfaces in London conference

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Leading representatives from across the public sector are today meeting to discuss how the Atlantis Initiative is helping Britain combat flood risk in the 21st century.

Aerial imagery helps keep energy supplier in the picture

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Being able to plug something in and expecting it to work is a part of our lives we all take for granted, but ensuring that our homes and offices have a reliable supply of electricity actually takes a huge amount of work.