Regional observatories exist in each of the English regions, in order to enable access to a wide range of data and intelligence in economic, social and environmental issues. They seek to support better decision-making by providing better evidence to underpin policy-making.
Regional observatories can:
- Provide bespoke regional intelligence and forecasting
- Identify key regional indicators and research on a large range of topics
- Provide access to key datasets
- Inform of recent regional developments
- Facilitate joint working on issues of common interest within a region
- Commission and conduct research to fill regional data gaps.
