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Tunbridge Wells showcases a diverse economic landscape with significant activity in professional, scientific, technical, information, communication, and retail sectors. The presence of scale-ups and new companies indicates a dynamic business environment. However, the absence of IPOs and a moderate employee growth rate suggest a need for further stimulation in certain areas.

Trafford’s economic landscape demonstrates a diverse range of sectors with notable growth in employment and business activity. The area hosts a total of 25,393 companies, with professional, scientific, and technical activities leading the sectoral distribution. An impressive count of 7,673 new companies emerged in the past two years, indicating a dynamic and evolving business environment. The gender distribution among founders and directors shows a skew towards male dominance, with female representation at 18.22% for founders and 24.64% for directors.

Tower Hamlets presents a vibrant economic landscape, driven by a diverse range of sectors. With a total of 1,101,492 employees, the borough showcases significant activity in professional, scientific, and technical activities, as well as in information and communication. The presence of sectors such as wholesale and retail trade, administrative support, and real estate also contribute to its dynamic economy. Notably, sectors like internet platforms and software-as-a-service (SaaS) are on the rise, indicating a strong inclination towards technology and digital services.

Torridge, a local council area, displays a diverse economic landscape with strengths in several sectors like Construction, Professional activities, and Retail trade. With 14,849 employees in the region, the area has seen a notable 6.44% employee growth rate, indicating a dynamic job market. The presence of 19 scale-ups and a substantial number of new companies (344 in 2 years) reflects a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. However, the absence of IPOs and a limited number of fundraisings (12) suggest room for improvement in capital markets and investment opportunities. Gender diversity in leadership roles shows a progressive trend, albeit with a scope for enhancement, especially in the founders’ demographic.

Torfaen’s economic landscape is characterised by a diverse mix of sectors, with a particular emphasis on wholesale and retail trade, construction, and manufacturing. The region shows signs of steady business growth, underpinned by a workforce of 17,336 employees. Notably, there has been a 9.43% growth in employee numbers, indicating an expanding job market. Despite no recent IPOs, the presence of scaleups and new companies in the past two years highlights an environment conducive to business development.

Torbay presents a diverse economic landscape characterised by a strong presence in construction, retail trade, and professional services. With a total of 30,530 employees, the region has witnessed significant growth in certain sectors, notably healthcare and technology. However, the lack of IPOs suggests limited public market activities for local businesses. The SMEs and startups show a dynamic environment, albeit with a gender imbalance in leadership roles.