Councils

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mapping solutions for councils

Pear Technology is extremely experienced in digital mapping for Local Councils and presents a complete step-by-step service for map preparation and software training to get you up and away. As well as offering compellingly accurate cemetery and allotment map creation, we can generate you an entire digital map of your region – so you’ll have fully interactive digital maps from which to contextualize and plan Council activities.

Pear Technology provides a one-stop shop for Council mapping and associated needs such as asset management. Using digitized Ordnance Survey maps- (which are free to councils signed up to the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement) – our software can be utilized to give each Council exactly the right tools to view, edit, overlay and link features to related databases.

By having separate pieces of software, Councils can not only personalise their digital mapping system to suit their needs, but also expand their system over time. All our software is designed to be easy to use and so with the reassurance of our superb ongoing aftercare, can greatly increase the capability and efficiency of managing the region under administration.

Maps can be quickly emailed to contractors, placed on the web-site for public information purposes, sent to principal authorities and printed out at any size.

By having a one-stop shop, there is no debate over who to call for help.

Cemetery Management

Pear can convert your old paper cemetery maps into a modern digital format that can be easily updated and amended using our PT-Mapper Pro software. The digital copy of your cemetery map can then be linked to your burial records using our MapLink software. It is now a very simple process to record new burials and cremations and to find out who is where in your cemetery.

Find out more on our Cemetery Services page or read how Higham Ferrers Town Council have digitized their map and records here.

Ownership & Property Management

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Our map editing software, PT-Mapper Pro, enables you to identify your council owned land and buildings, highlight your parish and ward boundaries and add your own information to the map of your parish. Information from outside sources can also be incorporated into your map such as Land Registry Titles and map data from your Higher Authority. This data can include information on Tree Protection Orders (TPO’s), Listed Buildings, as well as access and maintenance issues. Digital mapping becomes an invaluable tool when considering land and asset transfers from your Higher Authority.

Event Management

Our map editing software PT-Mapper Pro allows you to create maps to help you plan and organise your public events. Sections of your map can be “cut out” and edited to plan Carnival routes, Food Festivals, Christmas lights, bonfire and firework displays, street markets and processions etc. Once the map has been created it can be displayed on your website, included within a brochure and displayed on notice boards. Communication with the public, the emergency services, the environmental health authority etc, becomes more professional and efficient with the aid of digital mapping.

Tree and Asset Surveying

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Data relating to condition surveys for assets and trees can be collected whilst out in the field. Pear Technology offer two methods of capturing data remotely. The first method involves the use of a Windows Mobile handheld GPS device or a Windows tablet PC together with a software programme, Pocket GIS.

The second method using our Pole Star technology enables survey data to be captured in the field and uploaded to the “cloud” in real time. Surveys can be accessed and data captured using a smart phone/tablet PC (iPhone or Android).

Neighbourhood Plans

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The task of preparing a neighbourhood plan can be simplified using our map editing software, PT-Mapper Pro. Maps can to be prepared highlighting the areas associated with the neighbourhood plan which can then be used for communication with the public. Maps can also be prepared to include information on local amenities, footpaths, bridleways, areas of interest and scenic beauty. The maps can be printed on paper, sent to a printer for publication and displayed on your website.

Emergency Planning

Our map editing software, PT-Mapper Pro enables you to create maps outlining the procedures that would be implemented in the event of an emergency. Buildings can be highlighted for use as emergency shelters and alternative routes can be highlighted in the event of flooding and road closures. Risk assessments can be carried out and the individual record can be linked to the relevant feature using our MapLink software. The start of the journey towards a paperless office!

Recreational Grounds and Buildings

Managing the layout of your recreational facilities is made easy with the use of our map editing software PT-Mapper Pro. Sports pitches can be laid out on the map utilising the available space. Each type of pitch can be drawn to scale and it’s position adjusted to maximise the use of the space. Seating plans for public halls can be drawn up and the various arrangements can be displayed on your website saving you time when dealing with enquiries from the public.

Asset Management

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“We mostly use PT-Mapper Pro for asset mapping. I have not only found it easy to use but also very useful as the data is linked to each asset which obviously saves us time. I haven’t had any difficulties with the software but any technical issue I have had, I just call up and it gets sorted asap.”

Gemma Bolton, Uckfield Town Council

Modular software

PT-Mapper

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PT-Mapper is easy to use. It enables you to overlay your own information onto freely available Ordnance Survey maps and take data from other sources such as Land Registry and higher Councils. Use for asset management, event planning, cemeteries, allotments.

MapLink

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Connects management databases and spreadsheets to your map. Clicking on a map object then immediately displays the relevant data. You can also search for and highlight specific features on the map such as details of interments, trees requiring attention, allotment tenants, etc.

Asset Manager

Asset Manager records all the details of your assets including photographs, incident logs and provides automatic task reminders to be audit compliant. Asset Manager requires little training and includes a map so that the location of each asset can be displayed.

Support

We provide you with a ready to use system, training and on- going support to get you and your colleagues started. For cemeteries, allotments and events we offer a map preparation service and for town and parish maps, we can work with you to plot all your information, assets etc. so that you receive a map that is ready for immediate use.

Maps and data sets

It is important to note that our mapping software enables you to edit digital map data such as that provided by Ordnance Survey. Local Councils are entitled to use Ordnance Survey map data at no cost once they have signed up to the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA). More details can be found here.

Joining the PSGA gives you access to “free” map data but you will still need our map editing software, PT-Mapper Pro to view and edit your map data.

Pear Technology is a Licensed Partner with the Ordnance Survey and so we can supply you with all the map data that you require once you have joined the PSGA.

There is a wide range of map data available and we will advise you on which map data set is most appropriate for your use.

News and Events

November 9, 2018

Digital Mapping Toolkit

November 8, 2018

Framlingham Cemetery Searcher

October 23, 2018

NALC Digital Mapping Workshop: Harnessing Local Knowledge

September 13, 2018

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OS MasterMap

OS MasterMap Topography Layer

The Ordnance Survey MasterMap Topography Layer is the standard for all professional mapping requirements and for all Government organisations, including the Land Registry and Natural England. It is the most detailed, most accurate mapping available and shows detail down to individual building level..

Land Registry

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We can provide the two levels of information from the Land Registry. The high value product gives direct access to the Land Registry’s source of information for all property titles. This allows you to verify land ownership against OS MasterMap data, create separate Land Registry maps for each title, and identify anomalies and confirm exact ownership areas.

With Open Land Registry, you can get the map data showing all areas of registered land, with the areas identified with an Inspire ID that allows you to raise queries through the Land Registry website. Read more here.

Mobile devices

We can supply a range of mobile GPS devices (‘phone, tablet or specialist unit) to take out on-site to record the location and condition of assets such as bins, trees, bus shelters, street lights, etc. Information recorded can then be quickly added to your map or logged into a spreadsheet.