Observatory (Archive)
28 Apr 2014
Short Term International Migration Inflow
International migration into local authority areas can cause significant debate as to the benefits or pressures this brings to a community. With this in mind, the following analysis looks at...
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22 Apr 2014
A look at social isolation
Loneliness can be damaging both for physical and mental wellbeing. As such it is important to consider ways in which loneliness and social isolation can be minimised. This analysis and...
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15 Apr 2014
House building
Housing supply is a constant issue of concern for both policy makers and for those wishing to join the property market. With this in mind, the following analysis takes a...
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07 Apr 2014
Travel to work
Being able to access appropriate employment is vital for any community to thrive, and for a rural community this often comes with the need to travel. This analysis looks at...
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13 Mar 2014
Parking Operations Revenue
Parking charges by local authorities bring a valuable source of income for the provision of public services to already stretched budgets. They are however contentious, and can be seen as...
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07 Mar 2014
The Changing Measure of Fuel Poverty
Based on a review of fuel poverty by Professor Sir John Hills, the Department of Energy & Climate Change has employed a new measure of fuel poverty. This analysis shows...
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20 Dec 2013
Active People Survey Analysis 7
The seventh year of the survey, Active People Survey 7, started in mid October 2012 and ran continuously for 12 months until mid October 2013. The full year results were...
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19 Dec 2013
Police recorded crime and workforce information
Rural isolation and the fear of crime are serious life quality issues that can be addressed by an efficient police service. The following analysis takes a look at the data...
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17 Dec 2013
An analysis of Public Health England’s Health Profile Data for 2015
Public Health England produce a series of Health Profiles that are designed to help local government and health services identify problems in their areas and decide how to tackle them....
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03 Oct 2013
Concessionary Travel in England
A brief look at the concessionary travel arrangements provided by Travel Concession Authorities – Concessionary Travel in England Analysis– Analysis User Guide
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