WMidsRegionalObservatory

Dataset (xls, 40kb) showing the number of Jobseekers' Allowance claimants aged 18-24. Data is broken down by English region and for each local authority in the West Midlands. This dataset was updated 16 February 2011 and shows data for January 2010 and January 2011. - WMidsRegionalObservatory

Reviews the current situation and potential for development of a low carbon economy in Staffordshire. (pdf, 389kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

Reviews the current situation and potential for development of a low carbon economy in Worcestershire. (pdf, 667kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

Reviews the current situation and potential for development of a low carbon economy in Staffordshire. (pdf, 389kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

Reviews the current situation and potential for development of a low carbon economy in Herefordshire. (pdf, 388kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

This paper explores the likely scale of potential demand for jobs, from those already in work, the unemployed and economically inactive, and across the West Midlands as a whole and at sub-regional and local levels. We look at the groups within the working age population that are disadvantaged in the labour market and the issues they face. We also examine the extent to which any new jobs created over the next five years will be sufficient to meet the demands of local people, across the West Midlands as a whole and at sub-regional and local levels. (pdf, 373kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

In this briefing paper we focus on skill gaps and deficiencies in the workplace and identify the sectors, occupations and localities most affected. We also examine the underlying causes of the problem, the impact on business performance and how businesses are responding. (pdf, 2.7mb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

This consultation is an important part of our preparation for the 2011 Census in England and Wales. It allows users of Census data to help shape the main statistical outputs for the 2011 Census. The consultation continues to be open to everyone including Government Departments, Unitary, County and District Councils, Metropolitan Boroughs and other large Census user organisations, as well as members of the public. The first round of consultation on outputs was initiated with user events taking place across England and Wales in November 2009, which helped define the planned strategy for 2011 Census outputs. This was followed by a web-based consultation in which users were asked to submit their requirements for 2011 Census outputs. The ONS has now evaluated these responses and have designed a set of specifications based on users requests. These will be made available via the web on the 31 January 2011, and users will be invited to confirm their satisfaction with the designs. Users will... - WMidsRegionalObservatory

The impact of the UK's digital creative industries reaches far beyond the economic. In an era of public sector cuts and greater emphasis on local engagement, what happens when a city opens out its public infrastructure, technologies, data and buildings to digital media content developers? Keynote by Jon Kingsbury – Director, Creative Economy Programmes at NESTA. Speakers and panellists include: Neil Crockett - MD Public Sector, Cisco Toby Barnes - Mudlark Matt Walsh - Maverick / NHS Local Robert Annable - Axis / BE2Camp Simon Whitehouse – Digital Birmingham Brian Gambles – Library of Birmingham Aine McGuire – Scraperwiki Nick Booth – Podnosh Dave Harte – Birmingham City University Screen West Midlands 17/02/2011 09:30AM Aston University Business School and Conference Centre Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET View map Forward to Friend Enquire about event - WMidsRegionalObservatory

Reviews the current situation and potential for development of the low carbon economy in Warwickshire. (pdf, 319kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

Reviews the current situation and potential for development of a low carbon economy in Shropshire. (pdf, 389kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory

Reviews the current situation and potential for development of the low carbon economy in Stoke-on-Trent. (pdf, 339kb) - WMidsRegionalObservatory