# AddressBase Core Data Issues, Service Disruptions and Planned Maintenance

## Live known data issues <a href="#live-known-data-issues" id="live-known-data-issues"></a>

There are no live known data issues for AddressBase Core at this time.

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## Resolved data issues

#### Incorrect GSS code values for address records in Sheffield and Barnsley

The AddressBase Core product refresh scheduled for the **week commencing 11 August** **2025** only contained changes to correct the GSS (Government Statistical Service) codes for **Sheffield** and **Barnsley.** Changes from Local Authorities, Royal Mail or Ordnance Survey were not available in that week's product refresh.&#x20;

The AddressBase Core product refresh scheduled for the week commencing **19 August 2025** successfully included **two** weeks’ worth of change from Local Authorities, Royal Mail and Ordnance Survey.

<table><thead><tr><th width="422">Data Issue Description</th><th>Last Update </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>An issue was encountered following the change in GSS codes for Sheffield and Barnsley that took effect on 01 April 2025. This has resulted in AddressBase Core currently displaying the historic GSS code.</p><p></p><p>The previous and current GSS code changes as of 01 April 2025 are detailed in the table below: </p></td><td><p></p><p></p><p>GSS code fix planned for the week commencing 11 August 2025, with full implementation during the week commencing 19 August 2025.</p><p></p><p><strong>10/06/2025</strong> – Under investigation <strong>12/08/2025</strong> – Fix successfully implemented and released week commencing 11/08/2025.</p><p> <strong>19/08/2025</strong> – This week's release contained all previously suspended updates.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

## **Service disruption** <a href="#service-disruption" id="service-disruption"></a>

There are no live service disruptions affecting AddressBase Core at this time.

## Planned maintenance

No maintenance events are currently scheduled that will impact the availability of AddressBase Core.


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