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Employment Demand Study in Sunderland

TBR, in partnership with QA research, has been commissioned by Sunderland City Council to conduct an employment demand and skills study. The project includes a large-scale survey of employers in Sunderland as well as a programme of in-depth consultation with key businesses in strategically important sectors across the city. The research project will deliver an evidence base on the demand-side aspects of the local employment market to enable the client to make informed decisions which shape the future provision of training in the city and lay the foundations for strong economic growth.

If you would like further information about this project please contact Duncan Cobbett.

Economic Impact study

TBR has been commissioned to conduct research to understand the economic impact of the reduction of public sector expenditure in Bedford, Luton and Central Bedfordshire. The robust evidence base produced in this work will enable the client to better understand the economic resilience of the local economy and the potential impact of the reduction in public sector expenditure on the local economy.

If you would like further information about this project please contact Duncan Cobbett.

Cluster research for TBR

Building on TBR's reputation and track record in delivering research and development advice in the field of economic clusters, we are proud to announce that Hertfordshire County Council has appointed us to deliver a significant study into three economic clusters in the County. Working with specialist sector advisors, we will be examining the Life Science, Advanced Engineering and Digital Creativity & Media 'clusters' in order to advise the new local enterprise partnership on how best to maximise future employment and growth opportunities.

For information about our researc into clusters, please email Andrew Graves.

New research paper on start ups and high growth firms

TBR's Managing Director, Andrew Graves, and our long-time associate Prof. Ron Botham have just received confirmation that they will have a paper published in the April edition of the journal 'Local Economy'. The paper examines the regional variations in new firm start-up activity and the contribution of high growth start-ups to such patterns. The article continues our original research work in the field of economic growth and enterprise, and complements our practical work assisting numerous clients to identify high growth firms and their economic impact. For an advanced copy of our paper, please email us here.

For information about our high growth services, please email Andrew Graves.

TBR Environmental Work Expands

Continuing our leading edge work in the Environmental sector and Green economy, TBR has been commissioned by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) to deliver a pilot study that will test a methodology to assess the market for Reduced Environmental Impact Goods and Services market. This study will seek to undertake a new way to define and capture a selection of sectors of this new and emerging market, driven by the transition to a green economy.

For more information about how TBR can assess all or part of your environmental sector, please contact Andrew Graves at andrew.graves@tbr.co.uk

Mental Health Survey

TBR have been commissioned by Skills for Health to undertake a review of the skills and employment issues affecting the mental health sector in Wales. This project will be the first time that the mental health workforce in Wales will have been measured in a robust and detailed way.

If you would like further information about this project please contact Duncan Cobbett at duncan.cobbett@tbr.co.uk

Creative Sole Traders

TBR have made key findings on an important piefce of research which shows that creative sole traders have significant social and economic impacts. TBR used its knowledge of data and the creative sector to produce a valuable report which can be used to influence policy makers. For the full report please see http://www.creativeleicestershire.org.uk/index/research.htm

Global Enterprise Week 2010

TBR assisted Enterprise UK with the preparation of their high profile report, "Make a Job, Don't Take a Job 2010" during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world's largest entrepreneurial movement. TBR's role in the production of this report was to provide some key data and analysis which supported the key thrust of the study.

To learn more about our work on enterprise and economic growth, contact Andy Graves on 0191 279 0900

TBR work with Sheffield City Council

TBR have completed a project commissioned by Sheffield City Council to provide a clear assessment of the size and scope of the creative and digital industries (CDI) in Sheffield. This project built upon work that has identified the CDI sector as a possible growth sector for Sheffield and will feed into Sheffield's Local Economic Assessment.

For more information about how TBR can map your local creative sector, please contact Duncan Cobbett on 0191 2790900.

TBR's Night Time Economy (NTE) analysis receives national coverage

What's controversial, diverse and worth £66bn to UK plc? That's right, the night time economy. Our analysis, undertaken with our partner MAKE Associates, has been covered in press across the country, with a number of news sources citing our work on the value and employment that the night time economy provides for different areas.

To read more about our NTE work please click here. To chat about the work that TBR has been doing to understand and analyse the NTE, please contact Terry Bevan.

Measuring the social and economic impacts of creative businesses

TBR is commissioned by Creative Leicestershire to measure the social and economic impact of creative sole traders. This project is an opportunity to display our skills in researching ‘hard-to-reach' groups and subjects and is supported by the Arts Council.

TBR is delighted to work with both organisations to cast light upon the impact of creative sole traders. Whilst the work will be based in Leicestershire it will have implications for artist sole traders across the UK.

For more information about the project, please contact Fiona Dodd, on 0191 2790900

Local Economic Assessment Work

TBR is undertaking specialist consultancy support to Bedford Borough Council to assist with the preparation of their Local Economic Assessment. TBR's role in the production of this assessment focuses upon conducting an in-depth analysis of GVA and employment trends in the borough and key sub-sectors within it. TBR will also examine the role of low carbon businesses within Bedford's economy using its own unique business data resource, TCR.

TBR's work forms an invaluable evidence base, helping the client to identify clusters and sub-sectors with the potential to create high value added jobs in and around Bedford. Detailed GVA analysis is one of TBR’s suite of gap-filling offers, which also includes analysis of the contribution of small businesses and sole traders, future employment land use studies, and cluster studies.

To find out more information about our work in Local Economic Assessment, please contact Duncan Cobbett on 0191 279 09 00 or duncan.cobbett@tbr.co.uk

TBR works with DCMS to develop Cultural and Sporting Asset Mapping Toolkit

The Culture and Sport Physical Assets Mapping Toolkit requires TBR, in collaboration with Cities Institute, to create a standardised approach to the mapping of cultural and sporting assets for use by a range of stakeholders. The project will facilitate local area mapping of such assets by providing consistency with other data sources and aid comparison between separate mapping exercises.

The project has been commissioned as part of the Culture and Sport Evidence (CASE) programme. More information on which can be found here: http://www.culture.gov.uk/case/index.html

If you would like more details or would like to chat about TBR's work in Creative sectors, please contact Fiona Dodd on 0191 279 0900 or fiona.dodd@tbr.co.uk.

TBR introduces LEA Toolkit and Value Added Support Services

Following the Sub National Review it is now statutory for local authorities to complete Local Economic Assessments (LEA). This is a requirement of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction (LDEC) Bill, which outlines how Local Economic Assessments will be used within regions as part of an evidence base for economic development.

The Improvement and Development Agency has produced guidelines on the steps needed to establish a LEA. TBR is providing LEA evidence and reports for a number of Local Authorities, and has identified gaps in evidence bases and additional data that would benefit process. In summary, TBR is able to provide:

- Detailed commercial and labour market statistics

- Strategic insight based upon detailed evidence about local economies

- Assessment of the implications identified from strengths and weaknesses

- Linked property analysis to feed into the development of LDF and Core Strategy

- Analysis that supports stakeholders involved in detailed local projects

- Evidence in support of local investment decisions

TBR provides added value to Local Economic Assessments using TCR, a detailed dataset that reflects the changing economy in a comprehensive way.

You can view more information about TBR's LEA work by clicking here.

Visit our Case Studies webpage for details of our recent work with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

If you would like more details or would like to chat about how TBR may support your local economic assessment please contact Andy Graves on 0191 279 0900 or info@tbr.co.uk

TBR works with DCMS to develop regional analysis

TBR was commissioned earlier this year to develop a dataset of core evidence, covering all the major aspects of culture and sport for each English region. Accompanying reports will provide analysis that enables regions to identify key trends, potential areas for growth or issues where further investment is required. The data sets will consider: economic performance, employment & businesses, sector investment, place shaping, engagement, education and community & wellbeing. The project has been commissioned as part of the Culture and Sport Evidence (CASE) programme. More information on which can be found here: http://www.culture.gov.uk/case/index.html

If you would like more details or would like to chat about TBR's work in Creative sectors, please contact Fiona Dodd on 0191 279 0900 or fiona.dodd@tbr.co.uk.

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