Office for National Statistics West Midlands newsletter September-October 2010
This is the last newsletter from ONS West Midlands – the regional statistician service ceased in the West Midlands as of 21 October 2010. The newsletter contains information on statistical...
View ArticleMaking the CASE for culture
Last month saw the culmination of a Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) project to bring together a range of statistics and figures on the impact of culture at local, regional and national...
View ArticleSandwell Trends local information system
Sandwell Trends is a local information system providing data, intelligence and analysis about the people and places in Sandwell. The website, produced by Research Sandwell, provides: A data warehouse...
View ArticleInternational Open Data Hackathon – Birmingham
A combined Birmingham Open Data Hack Day and RHOK (Random Hacks of Kindness) will be held on December 4th 2010, hosted at Faraday Wharf, Aston Science Park, Central Birmingham. For info, visit the open...
View ArticleParticipating in culture and sport equivalent to a pay rise?
Research funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has suggested that the boost to individuals’ wellbeing achieved through weekly participation in sport is equivalent to £11,000 per year in...
View ArticleThe State of Herefordshire Report 2010 – Seminar
Are you interested in the latest facts & figures about Herefordshire? Do you want to know what the county’s strengths and weaknesses are and what threats and opportunities there are? If so you may...
View ArticleEndorsement of our Economic Inclusion research
Here’s a short video featuring Trudi Elliott, Chair of the West Midlands Economic Inclusion Panel, endorsing our economic inclusion research: Watch on viddler Filed under: Economic inclusion, Economy...
View ArticleLocal Enterprise Partnerships need to act to reinvigorate the private sector
Weaknesses in the structure of the West Midlands economy mean that it was hit particularly hard by the recent recession and is likely to see further job losses over the next five years. Our latest...
View ArticleThe future of the Observatory
Following the announcement of its abolition, Advantage West Midlands is seeking new ownership for the West Midlands Regional Observatory. Advantage West Midlands received two expressions of interest to...
View ArticleNew issue of Local Government Association analysis and research bulletin
The December 2010 issue of the Local Government Association’s analysis and research bulletin (pdf, 328kb) is now available. The bulletin highlights new research and statistics on: Employment, pay and...
View ArticleRequest for help from hyperlocals
I’m on secondment with Big Lottery Fund’s West Midlands team at the moment, helping them with their BIG Local work. If you know of any hyperlocal blogs or social media surgeries serving the following...
View ArticleCentre for Cities update annual index of UK cities
The Centre for Cities have published Cities Outlook 2011 (pdf, 2.4mb), identifying the UK cities best placed for a private sector-led recovery. According to the report, five cities to watch are Milton...
View ArticleDraft Coventry and Warwickshire local economic assessment for consultation
Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council have carried out a sub-regional economic assessment. The draft economic assessment is now available and comments are invited. The economic...
View ArticleUpdate on our future
Following announcement of its abolition, Advantage West Midlands is seeking new ownership for the West Midlands Regional Observatory. Advantage West Midlands is currently negotiating with their...
View ArticleUnder new ownership…
The Observatory has now transferred to Marketing Birmingham Office: Marketing Birmingham, Floor 4, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG. Enquiries Telephone 0121 202 5115 Email...
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