Observatory (Archive)
19 May 2016
Business Demography
The attached analysis of Business Demography (data taken from the Office for National Statistics) presents for a local authority area a picture of the health of the business landscape. It...
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13 May 2016
Jobs Density
Jobs Density is an indicator of labour demand within an area, and as such is an important measure of the strength of the economy. This analysis looks to present this...
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20 Apr 2016
Apprenticeship Programme Participation
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...
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04 Feb 2016
A Brief Look at Housing
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...
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13 Nov 2015
Economic activity of households
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...
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15 Oct 2015
Proportion and number of employee jobs paid less than the living wage, 2014
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...
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15 Oct 2015
UK Regular Forces Personnel in Rural Areas
A brief look at the location of UK regular forces personnel and their importance to rural communities – for the analysis click here
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15 Jul 2015
Income deprivation by settlement rurality
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...
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02 Jun 2015
Road Length Quick Lookup
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...
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29 May 2015
Analysis of Pupil Absence in Schools
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...
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