Economy Insights

The rural economy is as diverse and important to delivering a strong, cohesive community as any economy would be.  This section therefore provides important markers as to the state of the economy for our member authorities.
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04 Sep 2020

Model-based estimates of unemployment

This analysis shows the quarterly fluctuations in estimates of unemployment levels and rates for a chosen member authority over the period July 2011 to March 2020. It also charts the...

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30 Sep 2019

RSN Analysis – The English Indices of Deprivation 2019

The below spreadsheet presents information on the relative levels of deprivation in England at a local authority level. Analysis of levels of deprivation in England at local authority level (2019)...

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12 Sep 2019

Civil Service Employment as a Percentage of working age population

Civil Service Employment can be an important element of a local authority’s economy. This analysis looks at the changing picture in your area compared to the rural/urban averages. – Civil...

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