The economy in Breckland is changing and local businesses and the workforce need to adapt to meet new markets, technology requirements and skills demands. Local partners are continuing to support new and existing businesses, create quality jobs and promote Breckland as a strong location for business investment.
We have been supporting business for many years, and promoting the notion of lifelong learning within the Breckland area since 1996 in response to local labour supply shortages.
On these pages you will find details about the local economy and where to go to find out more information.
Click here to download a profile of the Breckland Economy (PDF document)
Sources of Demographic and Economic Statistics / Information
www.norfolk.gov.uk/demography
Norfolk County Council's Demographic Services website provides a wide range of information including 2001 Census data, boundary maps, population projections, Indices of Deprivation and historic populations.
www.norfolkdata.net
The Norfolk Data Observatory offers a wide range of data (both 2001 Census and non-Census) including benefit claimants, deprivation, population, business, crime and mortality data (at small area level) for mapping, analysis and to download.
www.norfolkcensusexplorer.net
The Norfolk Census Explorer provides detailed 2001 Census data (including all published tables) customised for Norfolk.
www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
The Office of National Statistics 'neighbourhood' site providing information on economy, population and social statisitcs at district level and lower.
www.nomisweb.co.uk
The Nomis website provides labour market statistics such as the number of VAT registered businesses.
www.idea.gov.uk
Improvement & Development Agency.
www.eastofenglandobservatory.org.uk
East of England Data Observatory.
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