Economic information and analysis

Since April 2010, local councils have had a legal duty to assess the economic conditions of their area. 

To meet this duty, we have to analyse economic indicators to get an accurate, evidence-based picture of the opportunities and challenges facing the local economy.

Our 2010 Local Economic Assessment:

• provides an evaluation of Derby's economy
• includes the views of local businesses
• is used to inform priorities and actions to support local economic growth.

For more information, download:

• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 2 - Geography
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 3 - Demography
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 4 - Employment, Skills and Worklessness
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 5 - Business and Enterprise
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 6 - Development, Infrastructure and Connectivity
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 7 - Climate Change
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 8 - SWOT Analysis
• Derby's Economic Assessment Chapter 9 - Conclusions
• Derby's Economic Assessment - Executive Summary

Derbyshire's Local Economic Assessment is published on the Derbyshire Observatory website.

National policy updates

For the latest information about national policy, visit:

• Department of Business, Innovation and Skills
• Department of Communities and Local Government