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  • Grey silhouettes connected by green lines19 August 2010
  • Shared presentation introducing principles of open data and how to start sharing public sector data online. Read more »
  • People taking self-portraits at New Art Gallery in Walsall18 August 2010
  • New report by the Cultural Observatory found local events held in July as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend celebrations generated over 10,000 visits and attracted a total audience of over 46,000. Read more »
  • River Severn burst banks and flooding in Worcester13 August 2010
  • How can small and medium businesses prepare against climate change? Read more »
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  • We've reviewed the literature on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of worklessness interventions. This paper sets out the preferred approach and things to consider at each stage of an evaluation. Read more »
  • Man walking into Jobcentre11 August 2010
  • Unemployment in the West Midlands has fallen over the last year but is still not back to pre-recession levels. Read more »
  • Dancers in red dresses in front of fireworks10 August 2010
  • BME participation in culture significantly influenced by age, according to new research under the Culture and Sport Evidence programme. Read more »
  • Two footballers9 August 2010
  • Sport England's Active People Survey analysis tool updated with 2008/09 data. Read more »
  • Tate Gallery of Modern Art, London9 August 2010
  • NESTA has published a proposal for an innovation framework for use by cultural organisations and funders. Read more »
  • Boeing 777 at Birmingham Airport9 August 2010
  • Local tourism industries generate over 6% of the West Midlands' total economic output. Read more »
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  • New report confirms growth in local creative workforce. Read more »

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  • Two staff at ICICI bankThe West Midlands economy post recession

    30 June 2010

    Research into existing and likely future skills needs in the West Midlands. We explore changing needs of the region's economy and labour market as it moves out of the recession and help inform decisions by employers, individuals and skills providers. Read more »
    Investing in your future - European Regional Development Fund
  • European Union European Social Fund investing in jobs and skills

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