mysoc-fms

Aggregate and query FixMyStreet issue reports via RSS feeds.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026

Search Tags:#infrastructure #geospatial #rss #civic-engagement #fixmystreet #local-government

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npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill mysoc-fms

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Skill: mysoc-fms
Source: https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot/tree/main/skills/mysoc-fms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill mysoc-fms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a window into local street-level issues by aggregating citizen-reported data from FixMyStreet, helping users monitor council responsiveness and civic engagement patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

Issue Monitoring: Access real-time feeds of reported street issues like potholes, fly-tipping, and broken street furniture.
Geospatial Analysis: Query reports by postcode, latitude/longitude, or specific council areas to understand local infrastructure status.
Use Case: A researcher can use this to identify trends in street-level maintenance requests within a specific parliamentary constituency to correlate with local council performance.

Quick Start

Use the mysoc-fms skill to retrieve all open street-level reports within one mile of the postcode SW1P3JA.

Frequently Asked Questions about mysoc-fms

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I track local street issues and council responsiveness using FixMyStreet data?▼

You can track local street issues by aggregating citizen-submitted reports from the FixMyStreet platform via RSS feeds. This allows you to monitor infrastructure maintenance problems like potholes and fly-tipping while evaluating council responsiveness across UK local authorities.

Can I filter FixMyStreet reports by postcode or coordinates for geospatial analysis?▼

Yes, you can filter FixMyStreet reports by postcode or latitude and longitude coordinates. This geospatial filtering supports constituency-level civic engagement research by narrowing issue data to specific geographic proximities.

What is the best way to analyze civic engagement trends in a specific parliamentary constituency?▼

The best way to analyze civic engagement trends is by querying FixMyStreet issue reports within a specific geographic area. You can retrieve all open street-level reports within a defined radius of a postcode to correlate local infrastructure requests with council performance.

Does this tool work with RSS feeds to monitor local government infrastructure maintenance?▼

Yes, it works directly with RSS feeds to monitor local government infrastructure maintenance. It aggregates real-time citizen-submitted data from FixMyStreet to provide a window into street-level issues and maintenance patterns across UK local authorities.

How do I retrieve open street-level reports near a specific UK postcode?▼

To retrieve open street-level reports near a specific UK postcode, you query the FixMyStreet RSS feeds using geospatial filtering. For example, you can retrieve all open street-level reports within one mile of the postcode SW1P3JA.