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Recent News
FUTURE SPACE launched
TBR unveils groundbreaking employment land use model - FUTURE SPACE. The FUTURE SPACE model delivers unique insight into the optimal development of employment land in local economies through detailed, bottom-up analysis of current and future demand and supply. Click here to find out how FUTURE SPACE can help you.
Local Economic Insight Suite Launched TBR continues to develop its reputation for adding insight to local economic evidence. From our research experience we have developed a Local Economic Insight Suite that provides robust, bespoke solutions to research problems. Click here to learn more.
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
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.
Sport Relief TBR held three office events to raise money for Sports Relief. Activities included an office egg and spoon race, dress up as your favourite sports person and 'bring a fruit' for a healthy fruit salad. TBR raised £45 for Sports Relief and felt healthier for their efforts. Congratulations to everyone that took part. Weymouth & Portland Borough Council - Night Time Economy
TBR has produced a report for Weymouth & Portland Borough Council which investigated demographic and economic features relating to the night time economy in the study area. TBR's work will form part of a comprehensive ‘After Dark' report that addresses how the Council and partners can support a safer and more successful night-time economy in Weymouth.
TBR Company News TBR said goodbye to Steve Miller, who is leaving TBR to fulfill his passion for travel. TBR would like to thank Steve Miller for his hard work and hope that his leaving present will remind him of his time in the North East. Duncan Cobbett recently competed on the Weakest Link. Despite not winning, Duncan gave a good account of himself and provided us with many tales and background information on the show. Until recently this was available on BBC iplayer, but we are assured there will be repeats in the future. TBR is improving its environmental credentials; our use of paper shredding and recycling saved 15 trees from destruction last year. As TBR has developed we are very conscious of our environmental impact and are looking to reduce waste and be more active in understanding our role in climate change.
Groundwork Feasibility Study Groundwork North East commissioned TBR to assess the feasibility of developing a Sustainability Skills Centre in the North East. Groundwork is a national charity with regional trusts that work with employers, partners and communities to create sustainable environments and to deliver practical solutions to social, economic and environmental regeneration issues. TBR investigated the potential demand for such a centre in the sub-regions (and region) and the potential sites on which it could be developed. This work provides Groundwork with detailed information needed to develop this project further and set in motion plans to establish a Sustainability Skills Centre in the region. For more information on Groundwork, please visit: http://www.groundwork.org.uk/ For more information on TBR's work, contact Lisa: lisa.shearer@tbr.co.uk or 0191 297 0900
TBR donation to Haiti appeal
For Christmas 2009 TBR sent out electronic cards for the first time. We decided to make donations to charity in lieu of the expenditure that posted cards incur. Following Haiti's catastrophic earthquake on the 12th of January the choice was obvious, and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Haiti Earthquake appeal was our charity of choice.
Labour Market Intelligence update for Housing and Property TBR has recently completed an update of sector-specific labour market information for Asset Skills, the employer-led Sector Skills Council for Facilities Management, Housing, Property, Planning, Cleaning and Parking. The focus of the research was to provide an insight into how the Housing & Property sector skills sets differ as between separate Housing and Property activities, so that the individual sectors can be better understood. Whilst superficially similar, Housing and Property are important distinct areas within Asset Skills' footprint. Housing centres upon the management and habitation of stock and covers housing associations, housing maintenance and building. Property is largely concerned with the sale and valuation of stock and includes estate agencies, surveying and valuation. Our report built upon a similar study we completed for Asset Skills in 2007, enabling us to compare the two sets of data and gain insight into the changes that had occurred.
TBR's Newest Consultants TBR has recently welcomed its newest research consultants, Anna Edwards and Hannah Godwin. Anna Edwards was previously an Economic Development Officer at a North Wales Local Authority. Anna has extensive experience and research-based knowledge of key economic development issues. She has also completed an MSc in Economic Development Research and Policy at the Centre for Urban and Regional Research in Birmingham. Her particular areas of interest include the socio-economic impacts of business closures, regional and urban economic change and tourism and culture in economic development. Anna is already heavily involved in TBR research projects including work for the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and for Creative & Cultural Skills. Hannah Godwin is originally from Oxford and is a recent graduate in Economics at Newcastle University. Her research experience in industrial economics is a particular asset to TBR, and will help to reinforce our existing economic analysis and insight offer. Hannah has already made a significant contribution to TBR's ongoing research, and is currently involved in conducting a feasibility study for a new skills centre, planned for the North East.
Somerset Renewable Sector research TBR, working in partnership with PHS consulting, has recently completed an important study into the renewable energy business sector in Somerset on behalf of Somerset County Council. Renewable energy is a sector with strong growth prospects in Somerset, and the study focused on the past, present and future contribution of the renewable energy sector to economic development. The key objectives of the study were to profile the renewable energy sector in Somerset, evaluate current support for the development of the sector and develop recommendations to promote its growth and competitiveness. The final report has been warmly welcomed by Somerset County Council and its partners, and they are preparing to start evaluating and implementing its recommendations. Businesses in the sector were very supportive of the research and engaged fully in the project. If you would like more information about the project please get in touch with Fiona Dodd at TBR on 0191 279 0905 or at fiona.dodd@tbr.co.uk
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