Resource Library
Resource Library
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Black Country State of the Sub Region 2023
An annual economic review to help understand the local challenges and opportunities
Black Country State of the Sub Region
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Broadband Connectivity
Latest broadband connectivity figures from Ofcom Connected Nations publication
Black Country Places
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Midlands Engine State of the Sub Region 2023 Full Report
The Midlands Engine Observatory’s State of the Region 2023 Full Report - The latest evidence-based reflection of how the Midlands has performed over the past calendar year.
Business Economy Insights Midlands Engine People Places
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Midlands Engine State of the Region 2023 Executive Summary
The Midlands Engine Observatory’s State of the Region 2023 Executive Summary – the latest evidence-based reflection of how the Midlands has performed over the past calendar year
Business Economy Insights Midlands Engine People Places
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Midlands Engine State of the Region 2023 Factsheet
A concise snapshot of the statistics as seen in 2023's Midlands Engine State of the Region report.
Business Economy Insights Midlands Engine Places
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Black Country Child and Young People Active Lives
An intelligence briefing covering the latest findings from Sport England's Children and Young People Active Lives Survey
Black Country Insights People
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Black Country Apprenticeship Starts
An intelligence briefing covering the latest apprenticeship starts in the Black Country, including a break down by levels, gender, age, ethnicity and subject
Black Country Insights People
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Population Estimates
An intelligence briefing covering the latest resident numbers in the Black Country, including a break down by age and gender as well as annual change and density.
Black Country Insights People
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Levelling Up
Interactive map showing the Levelling Up 3 rounds of funds and towns awarded funding in the Long-Term Plan for Towns
Black Country Insights
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Business Demography: 2022
This briefing provides an update on annual business demography statistics for the Black Country
Black Country Business Insights