Harrogate Borough Council

 
 

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Local Economic Profile 2006

An overview of the local economy using a variety of statistical sources. Published in February 2006 by the Economic Development Unit.

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Harrogate District Datafile 2005

Contains information about all aspects of life in the Harrogate district.  A valuable reference source for anyone with an interest in the district be they resident, student, administrator, business or potential investor.  Published in January 2005 by the Department of Development Services. 

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Contents, Introduction and Chapter 1:Location

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Chapter 2: A Brief History

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 Chapters 3-5: Administration, Transport, Demography 

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Chapters 6-10: Economy, Education & Skills, Housing, Land Use & Development, Conservation

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Chapters 11-15: Shopping, Health, Leisure & Recreation, Tourism, Contacts and Appendix Tables

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External Websites

 
This document provides specific information about the local economy of the Harrogate district.  If you are looking for more detailed information or intelligence about the district, county or region you may find the following websites of interest:
 
 
The 2001 Census was the most comprehensive survey of the UK population.  Use this site to access more detailed information on the findings of the Census.
 
For further information visit:          www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001
 
 
 
Use this site to view or download statistics and reports on the commercial property market
 
For further information visit:
 
 
 
 
Use this site to access a range of education and skills statistics for the Harrogate district (including ward level data)
 
For further information visit:          www.dfes.gov.uk/inyourarea
 
 
 
Use this site to access property price data and reports at local and national levels.
 
For further information visit:          www.landregistry.gov.uk

Alternatively, graphs and tables of local property price trends are also available at: www.proviser.co.uk.
 
 
 
Use this site to access official labour market statistics for local and national areas, including the Labour Force Survey, Annual Business Inquiry and New Earnings Survey.  Includes pre-prepared Labour Market Profiles for all wards within the Harrogate district.
 
For further information visit:          www.nomisweb.co.uk
 
 
 
The North Yorkshire Learning and Skills Council have a research section on their website which includes the Harrogate District Factsheet 2005 (a more detailed look at education and skills issue facing the district). 
 
 
 
Use this site to view, compare or download statistics for local areas on a wide range of subjects including population, crime, health and housing.   Includes pre-prepared Local Area Profiles for all wards within the Harrogate district.
 
For further information visit:          www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
The North Yorkshire County Council website has a section relating to population and economic statistics.  This includes population estimates and census information including the latest Census (2001) and historic census (1841-1901). Factsheets are available at county, district, ward and parish levels for the 2001 census
 
 
North Yorkshire County Council are the local education authority for Harrogate. Their website contains a wealth of information about education and schools.
 
For further information visit: www.northyorks.gov.uk/education
 
The YNYPU research library contains a number of key research documents and links to information and resources, which include population figures, unemployment rates, and educational attainment figures. It also provides research at subject, local authority and regional levels. The library will continue to be updated regularly
 
For Harrogate district data visit:
 
Use this site to access information and intelligence about the Yorkshire and Humber Region.  Includes a 'Monthly Economic Monitor' report, which summarises current economic trends at regional, national and global levels.
 
For further information visit:          www.yorkshirefutures.com
 
Harrogate Borough Council, Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SG, Tel: (01423) 500600