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Apprenticeships provide an important route into skilled employment, and as such are an important factor driving an areas economy. This analysis provides a picture of apprenticeship programme participation for a chosen local authority area, and provides comparison to either another...
The provision of affordable housing in rural areas is an issue that has many implications for the future of communities. As such, the analysis 'A Brief Look at Housing' uses housing statistics published by the Department for Communities & Local...
This analysis provides a view over time (2010 to 2014) of the economic activity of households within a local authority area of your choice. - Analysis of economic activity of households - Analysis User Guide...
The Living Wage is calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK. The following analysis looks at the proportion of employee jobs paid less than the living wage in a chosen local authority area. Analysis of...
A brief look at the location of UK regular forces personnel and their importance to rural communities - for the analysis click here...
When looking at the social mix of people living in the most rural settlements, there is a strong feeling among many that the needs of the poorest are not being met by the provision of sufficient affordable housing, .... (to...
The below spreadsheet provides for your convenience a quick lookup of road length by road type in your local authority and region. - Road Length Quick Lookup Analysis - Analysis User Guide...
Absence from school can have a profound effect on a pupils academic progress and career prospects later in life. To get a better understanding of the situation in your local authority area, this analysis looks at absenteeism based both on...
The Active People Survey tracks the number of people taking part in sport at region, county sport partnership and local authority level. We have used the results from the ASP8 to present this analysis that we hope will help our...
Employment is crucial for any successful local economy. As such, the below analysis takes a look at a selection of key employment statistics from the Office for National Statistics. Analysis of the labour market in your area - Analysis user...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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