Postboxes vs CommuniMap

Postbox Finder UK helps you locate nearby postboxes and post offices in the UK using the GPS built into your phone. The coverage is extensive although there are postboxes that are not currently included in the app. If you do find missing postboxes, then please help by registering at https://openstreetmap.org and creating or updating incorrect information. Once the update is confirmed at OpenStreetMap, you will be able to use the refresh button in the app to download the updates. We are now using OpenStreetMap at the data source for the postbox and post office location information, “© OpenStreetMap contributors”. The data is available under the Open Database Licence. https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright There is a whole new interface to the app that allows you to request data updates from OpenStreetMap within 16km of the centre of the map, you can now use toggles in the top menu to allow you to filter to only see postboxes, post offices or both. There is new clustering functionality in the map interface so that you can better see the information on the map, and a new circular radius overlay that helps you see clearly the area that you are currently viewing postbox data within, since we cannot place all 400,000+ data items on the map at once. If you are having issues with the application then please contact the support email address and we will try our best to resolve the problem

Explore Your Community's Story with CommuniMap CommuniMap invites you to see your local area through fresh eyes - by tuning in to nature, movement, and the daily rhythms that shape your surroundings. Whether you’re walking, wheeling, noticing local trees, or composting at home or elsewhere, CommuniMap provides a space to reflect on what you see and share your observations, contributing to a vibrant community map. This shared resource allows us all to learn from and connect with one another through our collective experiences. Developed by the GALLANT project at the University of Glasgow, CommuniMap is currently being piloted in collaboration with local groups, schools, and residents throughout Glasgow. The App is designed to be flexible, inclusive, and adaptable, making it accessible for communities anywhere, interested in exploring their environments collectively. With CommuniMap, you can: - Track your journeys on foot or wheels and reflect on your experiences. - Share your interactions with nature - from wildlife sightings and seasonal changes to hidden green spaces. - Identify, measure and learn about local trees, and discover their local and global benefits (including what to plant where!). - Observe and document water in your neighbourhood, and contribute to a wider understanding of flooding, drought and climate within your local environment. - Monitor compost, compare insights, share learnings, and learn how to improve it. - Highlight your observations about energy projects or potential new ideas in everyday places. CommuniMap isn't just about data collection - it’s about paying attention, reflecting together, and adding your perspective. Everyone’s observations - no matter how small - help build a bigger picture of how people and places are changing. CommuniMap is rooted in Glasgow, yet it's designed for anyone curious about their community to contribute.  Start exploring, reflecting, and connecting with CommuniMap today! The CommuniMap App is running on the SPOTTERON Citizen Science Platform at www.spotteron.net