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Tonbridge and Malling’s economic landscape is characterised by a vibrant mix of sectors, with significant contributions from professional, scientific, and technical activities, construction, and support service activities. The area boasts a solid employee base of 173,134, with notable employee growth in certain sectors. Despite no new IPOs, the region shows healthy business dynamics, including scaleups, new company formations, and SMEs actively contributing to the economy. The gender diversity in leadership positions and the age distribution of company directors present varied insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Thurrock’s economic landscape is characterised by a diverse range of sectors, with a notable emphasis on construction, trade, transportation, and administrative services. The area has seen a healthy growth in employment, alongside a dynamic business environment reflected in new company formations and scale-ups. The data indicates a robust and evolving economic scene, marked by contributions from various industries.

Three Rivers presents a dynamic and diverse economic landscape. With 107,918 total employees, the area has experienced a healthy growth in employment, evidenced by 2,624 companies reporting an increase in their workforce. The top sectors contributing to this vitality are professional, scientific and technical activities, real estate, and construction, each playing a significant role in the region’s economic fabric. The data also points towards a balanced gender representation among company founders and directors, contributing to an inclusive business environment.

Thanet’s economic landscape reveals a diverse array of sectors with prominent contributions from construction, retail trade, and professional activities. The area has experienced a notable 7.98% growth in employee numbers, reflecting a dynamic business environment. However, there is an absence of IPOs, indicating a potential area for economic expansion.

Tewkesbury exhibits a diverse economic profile with strengths in various sectors. The professional, scientific, and technical activities sector leads, followed by construction, and trade/repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. The town shows a healthy balance of established and emerging businesses, indicating a dynamic local economy.

Test Valley showcases a diverse economic profile with significant activity across various sectors. With a total of 55,457 employees and a 7.63% employment growth rate, the area is experiencing positive dynamics in its workforce. The distribution of companies across different industries reveals a strong presence in professional, scientific, technical, and construction activities. Notably, the region’s business landscape is heavily influenced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a total of 6,794 SMEs contributing to the local economy. The data also indicates a healthy entrepreneurial environment, reflected in the number of new companies (933 in 2 years) and the presence of young companies with young directors.