Resource Type: Factor Maps

The EXPLORE Framework is a set of practical resources designed to help local and combined authorities take a more integrated, place-based approach to strategic planning.

It supports organisations facing complex local challenges by bringing together data, insights and collaborative tools to enable clearer decision-making across departments and partners. The framework focuses on health, wellbeing, nature and sustainability, helping bridge the gap between technical data and real-world policy solutions.

The toolkit includes an Outcome Measures Dashboard to track progress, Factor Maps to highlight the key influences on local outcomes, and Horizon Scanning tools to help organisations plan for future change.

Together with a facilitation package, Explore provides a structured yet flexible way for teams to develop strategies that deliver better outcomes for people, places and the environment.