Resource Library
Resource Library
Black Country Business Counts
A 2024 snapshot of business characteristics for the Black Country area
Black Country Business Insights
Black Country Gross Disposable Household Income Estimates
This briefing provides an update on annual total Gross Disposable Household Income (GDHI) and per head in the Black Country
Black Country Economy Insights
Midlands Engine Blog - Debunking the Myths of the ‘Green Book’
A short summary of the Debunking the Myths of the ‘Green Book’ event which was hosted by the University of Birmingham, Nottingham Trent University and the Midlands Engine Observatory.
Midlands Engine
Black Country Economy of Together - Health and Economy Dashboard - August 2024
A dashboard showcasing an array of information relating to the health and the economy of the Black Country.
Black Country Economy Insights People
Small Area GVA Estimates
Visualise and interact with GVA estimates across the Black Country
Black Country Economy Insights
Skill and Qualification Suitability in the Labour Market
An intelligence briefing analysing local qualification mismatch
Black Country Insights People
Innovation in the Midlands: Full Report
A report examining the loss of ERDF funding and its impact on innovation in the Midlands.
Economy Midlands Engine
Innovation in the Midlands: Executive Summary
An executive summary of the wider Innovation in the Midlands report which examines the loss of ERDF funding and its impact on innovation in the Midlands.
Economy Midlands Engine
Population Estimates
An intelligence briefing covering the latest resident numbers in the Black Country, including a break down by age and gender as well as annual change and density.
Black Country Insights People
Firm Employment Dynamics
An intelligence briefing covering new official statistics in development on local employment change dynamics influenced by job creation and job destruction
Black Country Insights People West Midlands