It is the belief of the LEP that important decisions, which help shape the local economy, should be based on the best available evidence.
Local Industrial Strategy evidence base
To guide the development of the Local Industrial Strategy a suite of evidence has been produced focused on the factors that contribute to productivity growth, as well as the Grand Challenges set out in the National Industrial Strategy. This is supported by a report looking into the connectivity of the West of England with other regions.
The evidence base is a live document, which we will add to and update as new information becomes available.
Regional insight
A number of reports and bulletins have been produced providing information and analysis about the economy and labour market in the West of England:
- Local economic assessment
- Quarterly reports and surveys
- Employment and skills reports
If you have any queries regarding our evidence base, please contact Charlotte Hopley.
Quarterly reports and surveys
We produce a Quarterly Economic Bulletin that provides an overview of the economic health of the West of England looking at a variety of indicators, from both national and local sources.
West of England – Economic Bulletin Quarter 2 2018
West of England – Economic Bulletin Quarter 1 2018
West of England – Economic Bulletin Quarter 3 2017
2011 census profile
The Census has been carried out every 10 years since 1801, with the exception of 1941. The most recent Census was held on March 27, 2011.
Growth Forecasts
Oxford Economics have produced a series of potential growth forecasts for the West of England.
2015 Forecast
West of England 2015 Outlook Report
West of England Baseline Scenario
West of England Medium High Scenario
West of England High Scenario
2013 Forecasts
West of England 2013 Outlook Report
West of England 2013 Scenario Detail