Geospatial Commission

{{Short description|Former committee of the British government}}

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The United Kingdom's Geospatial Commission was an expert group responsible for promoting the use of geospatial data in the country.{{cite web | title=About us | website=GOV.UK | date=2018-12-20 | url=https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/geospatial-commission/about | access-date=2021-01-21}}

The commission also defines UK's "geospatial strategy".{{cite web | title=Unlocking the power of location:The UK's geospatial strategy | website=GOV.UK | date=2020-06-16 | url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlocking-the-power-of-locationthe-uks-geospatial-strategy | access-date=2021-01-21}}

Initially established in 2018 as part of the Cabinet Office, it later moved to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology{{when|date=February 2025}} before being merged into the Government Digital Service in January 2025.{{cite web |last1=Dunton |first1=Jim |title=DSIT blueprint unpacks vision for 'new' Government Digital Service |url=https://www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/article/government-digital-service-dsit-blueprint-vision |website=Civil Service World |access-date=9 February 2025 |date=22 January 2025}}

The Geospatial Commission works closely alongside its Partner Bodies, also known as the Geo6:

• British Geological Survey
• Coal Authority
• HM Land Registry
• Ordnance Survey
• UK Hydrographic Office
• Valuation Office Agency