Data reports for every UK council
Find detailed reports on the economic and business activities of every council in the UK. Our reports highlight employment trends, business growth, sector dynamics and other key economic indicators of the area.
All these reports are created using Beauhurst data that is accurate as of December 31 2023.
Regional reports
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Analysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Crawley
Crawley, a dynamic city in terms of business and economy, has a diversified economic landscape. The city is marked by significant activity in various sectors, including wholesale, retail trade, professional services, and administrative support. A total of 143,029 employees work across these sectors, with notable growth in certain areas. The data indicates a healthy mix of industries contributing to the city’s economic vitality.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Coventry
Coventry’s economic landscape is characterised by a robust employment sector with a total of 234,401 employees. The city has seen significant growth in certain sectors, particularly in wholesale and retail trade, as well as professional, scientific, and technical activities. The presence of various sectors such as construction, transportation, and information communication highlights the diversity of the city’s economic base. With 203 businesses reporting employee growth and a notable increase in the number of scaleups, Coventry’s economy shows signs of dynamic development.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in County Durham
County Durham showcases a diverse economic landscape, marked by significant activity in construction, professional services, and trade sectors. The area has maintained a steady growth in employment, with a notable 8.97% increase in employee numbers. The presence of various sectors, including emerging areas like analytics and materials technology, indicates a dynamic and evolving economic environment.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Cotswold
The Cotswold area presents a diverse and growing economic landscape. With a total of 42,204 employees, there is a positive trend in employment growth, evidenced by the presence of 67 companies reporting increases in employee numbers. The dominant sectors in the region include professional, scientific, technical activities, wholesale and retail trade, and administrative support services. Notably, sectors such as food and drink processing, retail, and wholesale have shown significant growth. The area has witnessed a single IPO, indicating burgeoning entrepreneurial activity. Additionally, a remarkable 13.58% employee growth rate and 42 scaleups underscore the dynamic business environment. The region boasts 7,683 companies, including 720 new companies in the past two years, highlighting an environment conducive to new business ventures.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Cornwall
Cornwall’s economic landscape presents a diverse range of sectors, with a significant focus on Construction, Professional, scientific and technical activities, and Trade. The region shows a notable trend in emerging high-tech sectors, such as Analytics, SaaS, and Mobile Apps. Despite not witnessing any recent IPOs, Cornwall has experienced a healthy 11.07% growth in employee numbers, indicating robust business growth. The presence of scale-ups and new companies suggests a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
Read MoreAnalysis Report: Economic and Business Activity in Conwy
Conwy’s economic landscape reveals a dynamic mix of sectors with a total employment base of 21,006. The dominant sectors include wholesale/retail trade and repair of motor vehicles, professional/scientific/technical activities, and construction. Despite no recent IPOs, the region shows a healthy 7.88% employee growth, signaling robust business activities. Key growth sectors are diverse, ranging from retail to online publishing, reflecting a versatile economic environment.
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