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LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S CIVIC DATA COOPERATIVE LAUNCHES SOLUTION-BASED THINKING FOR

THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SERVICES

The LCR Civic Data Cooperative [CDC] has redesigned solutionbased thinking for the future of public services through the development of their ‘What’s your problem?’ series.

Funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, CDC are creating a platform that enables better health and care for people everywhere by the improved mobilisation of civic data and action across the region.

In September 2021, CDC launched an ambitious programme with the desire to get under the skin of the role that SMEs play in using data when designing solutions for public services. This complex landscape required unpicking before the CDC could understand how they could contribute real and meaningful change for the region, so they brought in public sector redesign specialists, Capacity to help bring the programme to life. As CDC’s first programme, ‘What’s Your Problem?’ also created the opportunity for build their culture, launch their brand and establish themselves as a leading player in the role of data in public services and the SME economy of city region.

Together with Capacity, CDC held a series of meetings to listen to key stakeholders and decision makers across public sector services to find the stickiest issues the region faces.

From these conversations, there was an apparent need for businesses to create solutions that fitted the problems that actually exist – instead of creating fixes for problems that don’t. This created the opportunity to share learnings with SMEs and organisations to build better solutions for the future and pitch their ideas at the ‘What’s your problem? – the finals event in late April 2022.

The finals event brought together an impressive panel of experts to un-pick and critique the strongest solutions as part of their ‘pitch’, with the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, opening a wider discussion on the importance of civic data for healthier communities for generations to come.

The panel of experts then chose three businesses to receive a share of the first round of the CDC’s seed fund as they continue to work with CDC to develop and progress their ideas – creating solutions to better suit the problem at hand: Damibu, Spacious places and Koala NW.

CDC and Capacity will continue to work together on ‘What’s your problem? – round 2’ later in the year, in the meantime, they will continue their collaboration on an exciting new programme which will take place right in the heart of our communities and in our homes.

To find out more about the programme, including a deep-dive insights report, visit

www.thisiscapacity.co.uk

BEV THE NEW LEXUS RZ 450E

It’s a pleasure for us at Lexus Liverpool to share with you some of the details regarding the next chapter in our brand journey. More specifically the impending launch of our new dedicated fully electric BEV the New Lexus RZ 450e. This amazing car is due to land in our showroom in Jan 2023 and supports the brands drive towards Net Zero without compromising the driving experience.

Developed under the ‘Lexus Driving Signature’ philosophy, RZ is our first dedicated Lexus Battery Electric Vehicle. It is designed and engineered to set a new benchmark in terms of premium driving experience, providing the driver with a carefully crafted and intimate connection with their vehicle, characterised by confidence, control and comfort. All-New RZ incorporates all the qualities and advanced craftmanship associated with the Lexus brand.

RZ operates on a dedicated all electric vehicle platform, offering optimised body rigidity, a low centre of gravity and a long wheelbase. All of these features result in a purposeful stance and excellent weight balance.

The sharp frontal design of the RZ generates a sense of power and movement. A lowered bonnet results in reduced intake openings and increased efficiency. Evolution of the signature Lexus spindle grill distinguishes RZ as a battery electric vehicle, and the spindle design has been applied across the rest of the body.

Prices are yet to be announced (due late July) but the vehicle is available to pre-order now. As an electric vehicle it will carry the very lowest benefit in kind from a company car point of view and Lexus are poised to deploy a fantastic suit of competitive funding options for business and private customers alike.

Globally Lexus are committed to having the right power trains and vehicles, in the right markets and at the right time. RZ will be the catalyst that heralds the drive towards complete electrification in our UK passenger car range by 2030. We can’t wait to have the opportunity to showcase this amazing new chapter for our brand with you in early 2023.

This exciting new car is due to complement our already existing range of Hybrid electric vehicles, NX450h+ Plugin SUV and existing UX300e electric mid-sized SUV. With more product announcements next year and 10 new models between now and 2025 it is truly and exciting time for us. Watch this space!

If you would like any further information myself and the team would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. Contact us on 01519347666 or please email myself directly on

mhine@johnsonslexus.co.uk