Local Economic Assessment 2010/11 Lincoln Economic Zone - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Local Economic Assessment 2010/11 Lincoln Economic Zone Consultation 30 th September Council Chamber W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Lincoln Economic Zone W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

A good place to live? • 2008 Place Survey – 86% very satisfied or satisfied with the area as place to live • Very high levels of satisfaction with refuse collection, recycling, museums and galleries • 55% satisfied or very satisfied with the way councils run things W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

but some problems with.. • in more urban areas – Anti-social behaviour • in more rural areas – Bus services • Issues that were in need of most improvement :- – activities for teenagers – road and pavement repairs – level of traffic congestion W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Population • 7% increase since 2001 – slightly below the county average • The % of the population of working age is the largest in the county • Retired population has increased by 11% W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Productivity • There are currently over 83000 people employed in the area • 28% of the workforce are employed in organisations that employ over 200 people • 82% of companies employ between 1 and 10 people W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Productivity • The area accounts for 30% of the value of Lincolnshire’s economy • The level of business start ups are much higher than the rest of the county • 65% of homes have or could have broadband access W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Main business sectors • 32% in the public sector • 24% in distributive trade, restaurants and hotels (tourism) • 16% in banking and finance • 10% in manufacturing W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Employment and Skills • 29% of the workforce has no qualifications • 16% qualified to NVQ level 4 or 5 • Attainment levels at GCSE continue to exceed county and England levels W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Unemployment • Unemployment is fractionally above the average for Lincolnshire • In August 2010 the rate was 14% less than the previous year • Since Mid 2008 long term unemployment has trebled W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Deprivation • Some of the wards in this area are amongst the least deprived in England • Level of worklessness has fallen slightly since 2001 • Levels of Child Poverty are below the county average W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Housing • Average House Price is approximately £135,000 • House Prices have more than doubled since 2001 • Wages and salaries have increased at a much slower rate – affordability issues? W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Affordability W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Lincoln - the data • Have we got it right? • Have we missed anything? • From the previous slides which were the most important issues? W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Business • What’s the business environment like? • Is it likely to improve in the short term ? • Will it:- – Improve? – Stay the same? – Or get worse? W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Job Market • How do people work? • How do people get to work? • Is it getting :- – Better? – Worse? – Or much the same? W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Housing • What’s the housing like in this area? • How affordable is the housing? • Is it getting :- – Better? – Worse? – Or much the same? W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

Community • How is it as a place to live? • What are local services like? – Access to broadband – Health Care – Education W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567

The key messages from today? Are? Tell us please W: http://shared.research-lincs.org.uk E: LRO@lincolnshire.gov.uk T: 01522 550567