observatory economy
The Observatory section on the Economy looks at all elements of the rural economy such as employment, small businesses and wage levels to build a picture of the impact on rural communities.
24 Jun 2016
The Importance of the Pub Industry to Rural Authorities
This analysis studies the importance of the pub industry to rural authorities The importance of the pub industry to rural authorities– Analysis User Guide
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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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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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29 Jan 2015
The labour market in your area
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...
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27 Nov 2014
A brief look at wage levels and self-employment
Bringing together data from the Office for National Statistics, it is possible to build a clear picture of lower average income for those working in rural areas. This has obvious...
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28 Aug 2014
Local Authority Businesses
The risks and opportunities available for business in rural local authority areas can be quite unique from those in urban areas. As a result the rate of new businesses created...
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21 Aug 2014
Affordable Ratio Analysis
The online article ‘The 62 areas where houses are less affordable than London’, taken from the BBC News website, reflects the struggles of many people living in or looking to...
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