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  • 9 March 2010
  • Results of our survey to find out what you think of this website—and how we're using your responses to improve the site. Read more »
  • Street warden on New Street in Birmingham8 March 2010
  • New report from Communities and Local Government highlights how government investment has had a positive impact on the six New Deal for Communities areas in the West Midlands. Read more »
  • Farm buildings6 March 2010
  • Guest post by Amanda Smith on how English Heritage is leading a collaborative project to develop an evidence base for historic farmsteads across the West Midlands. Read more »
  • 3 March 2010
  • Defra have published updated indicators on regional sustainable development. Read more »
  • Logo of Rural Regeneration Zone24 February 2010
  • Our January briefing on how the Rural Regeneration Zone is being impacted by the economic downturn. Read more »
  • Screenshot: enterprise dashboard22 February 2010
  • We've developed an Enterprise Dashboard, highlighting key business enterprise statistics for the West Midlands in a poster format. Read more »
  • Adam Parslow18 February 2010
  • Our environmental technologies skills review highlighted how companies find it difficult to find people with the right skills. We spoke to Adam Parslow, an undergraduate at Aston University who also works for an environmental tech company in Malvern. Adam's story demonstrates the need to improve links between universities and businesses. Read more »
  • 18 February 2010
  • New research on employment gap between white and black and minority ethnic communities in the West Midlands. Read more »
  • Screenshot of interactive map18 February 2010
  • Analysis, interactive maps and updated datasets to download for latest labour market statistics released by Office for National Statistics. Read more »

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  • Cover of growth into low carbon economy reportGrowth into a low carbon economy

    Published 8th March 2010

    This research project gives a better understanding of opportunities the low carbon economy can deliver in the West Midlands.
  • Cover of Regional Skills Assessment 2009Regional Skills Assessment 2009

    Published 12th February 2010

    An overview of the changing needs of the West Midlands' labour market, with detailed exploration of key issues by sector and by sub-region. Our Assessment focuses on recent trends, the impact of recession and prospects for recovery.
  • Two workers installing solar panel on a roofEnvironmental technologies skills review

    Published 16th October 2009

    Comprehensive review of the contribution environmental technologies can make to the West Midlands economy. Includes analysis of workforce profiles, market opportunities, skills needs and shortages, investment in skills by employers, training provision, recommendations and actions.
    Investing in your future - European Regional Development Fund
  • European Union European Social Fund investing in jobs and skills

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