Observatory (Archive)
14 Feb 2013
The Use of Taxis in Rural Communities – a Discussion Point
This analysis provides an insight into the usage os Taxis in rural commmunities and compares these trends to urban counterparts. – The use of taxis in rural communities
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13 Feb 2013
Rates of New Cases of Malignant Melanoma per Resident Population under 75
This analysis investigates the rates of new cases of malignant melanoma per resident population under 75 Rates of new cases of malignant melanoma per resident population under 75– Analysis User...
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13 Feb 2013
Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index Analysis – a rural/urban perspective
RSN developed analysis of The Federation of Small Businesses ‘Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index survey results.’ This analysis provides an insight into rural and urban areas for the quarters...
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13 Feb 2013
Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index Analysis
The Federation of Small Businesses produce a Quarterly Voice of Small Business Index, a report that looks at capacity levels, employment, revenues and the confidence of small firms. The Index...
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14 Dec 2012
Active People Survey Analysis 6
The sixth year of the survey, Active People Survey 6, started in mid October 2011 and ran continuously for 12 months until mid October 2012. The full year results were...
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12 Dec 2012
Relative Cost of Rural Living
Household budgets are increasingly stretched in meeting basic living costs. Using key measures, the financial pressures experienced by the average household can provide a picture of the relative cost of...
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03 Dec 2012
Travel Distance Snapshot
It is clear that to live in rural areas presents challenges with regard access to services, engaging in business, commuting to work, as well as participating in social activities. –...
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03 Dec 2012
Car Use Analysis
Car use is a significant mode of transport for many in rural areas, with households very often needing more than one vehicle to fulfil the demands of rural living. –...
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03 Dec 2012
Fuel poverty
A household is said to be in fuel poverty if it spends more than 10% of its income on fuel to maintain a satisfactory heating regime (usually 21 degrees for...
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03 Dec 2012
Active People Survey Analysis 5
Sport England’s Active People survey is the largest ever survey of sport and active recreation to be undertaken in Europe. Analysis of Sport England’s Active People Survey 5– Analysis User...
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