Retrieving information based on a location

Getting started

1. Using an address
2. Using the map

Once LocalView has a valid selected location all the tabs will be updated with information to reflect this:

• Location Details – this will provide access to local authority information relating directly back to the selected location. This may include details such as planning constraints, boundary information, waste collection, local representatives etc. Hyperlinks are provided with some results. Click on these links to be directed to further information on related web pages.
• In The Area – this page allows you to find out more information regarding services and amenities found around the selected location. To view results for a particular service click on a service type from the list presented in the left hand panel. Once the results have been displayed the search area can be adjusted using the drop down box at the top of the page. To view the location of a service on a map click on the green ‘locate’ button for that particular record.
• Find The Nearest –this provides a quick look up for the nearest services and amenities to the selected location. The location of any one of the results can be displayed on a map by clicking on the green ‘locate’ button for that particular record.
• On The Map – this gives access to an interactive map which is highlighted and centred on the selected location. Tools are available to allow you to navigate around map and also change the layers displayed. For more information see Working with the map .
• Report A Fault – this enables you to report faults such as abandoned vehicles, potholes and graffiti directly through to the local authority. The location of the fault can be specified using the selected location or via a map or address search. For more information see Reporting a fault. A user can, at any point, chose to change their selected location by simply using one of the methods mentioned above.

Using an address to set the selected location

The address search feature is available in the ‘Location Details’ tab. To search for a particular address, enter the address details into the appropriate boxes and click the search button. If you need more information or are having problems finding an address refer to the ‘Using the address search’ section below. On selection of an address LocalView will be populated with information related to that location. Your selected address will also be permanently displayed in the help bar below the tabs. Move through the LocalView tabs to explore the results. If you wish to update your selected location at any time, return to the ‘Location Details’ tab and repeat the above steps.

Using the address search

To search for an address enter the property information such as house number, street, town etc into the appropriate boxes, then click on search. If more than one match is found you will be shown a list of possible matches. Select the closest match by clicking directly on the address. Possible matches for the address will continue to be displayed until a final address is selected. If you are having problems finding an address some of the following may help:

• Using a wildcard
  Wildcards, written as *, are useful if you are not sure on the spelling for a particular name e.g.
  Dryd*
  could be used to find Dryden Close
• Entering less information
  If you have a very long address and no match is found try cutting some of the information out e.g.
  Flat 4, Crown Terrace, 10 Highbury Drive, Little Burnsburgh, Nr Berkhamsted, HP22 4GH
  could also be found using
  10 Highbury Drive, Little Burnsburgh
  The address search would return a list of the Flats on 10 Highbury Drive from which you could select Flat 4.
• Entering just a postcode
  Addresses can be found by entering just a postcode. This will return all the properties found within that postcode area from which an address can be selected.

Using the map to set the selected location

The LocalView ‘Set Location’ map tool is available on the toolbar in the ‘On The Map’ tab. To work with the tool:

1. Use the navigation buttons and tools to move the map to your area of interest.
2. Select the ‘Set Location’ tool and click on the map to mark the point you are interested in.

On marking a point LocalView will be populated with information related to that location. Move through the LocalView tabs to explore the results. If you wish to update your selected location at any time, return to the ‘On The Map’ tab and repeat the above steps.

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