Decision

The Chief Policy Officer has decided to renew CACI Acorn household data and API integration for Havant Borough Council.

Analysis

outcome: The decision to renew CACI Acorn Dataset and API Integration for one year from 07.07.2025 to 06.07.2026 was approved.

summary: The decision at stake is the renewal of CACI Acorn household data and API integration for Havant Borough Council.

topline: The Chief Policy Officer has decided to renew CACI Acorn household data and API integration for Havant Borough Council.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the use of data to segment households based on income, lifestyle, and consumer behavior, which could raise privacy concerns among residents.

affected_stakeholders: ["Havant Borough Council", "Residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=726

Decision Maker: Chief Policy Officer

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Havant Borough Council has used Acorn household data from CACI since 2022, with API integration added in 2024. This data has informed several strategic reports, including the Residents ‘Survey, and exploratory work is underway to integrate Acorn data with Customer Services datasets.   Acorn household data from CACI is particularly valuable because it segments UK households into demographic profiles based on income, lifestyle, and consumer behaviour This enables the Council to better understand and engage with its residents, tailor services to specific community needs, and make informed decisions across areas such as housing, public services, policy development, and communications.    

Content: Havant Borough Council has used Acorn household data from CACI since 2022, with API integration added in 2024. This data has informed several strategic reports, including the Residents ‘Survey, and exploratory work is underway to integrate Acorn data with Customer Services datasets.   Acorn household data from CACI is particularly valuable because it segments UK households into demographic profiles based on income, lifestyle, and consumer behaviour This enables the Council to better understand and engage with its residents, tailor services to specific community needs, and make informed decisions across areas such as housing, public services, policy development, and communications.     To approve the decision to renew CACI Acorn Dataset and API Integration for the duration of one year from 07.07.2025 to 06.07.2026).    

Date of Decision: July 17, 2025