Informing our Future

The 2010 edition of 'informing our future' is the ninth in a series. It was produced by the University of Portsmouth on behalf of the Research and Intelligence task group of the Hampshire Economic Partnership.

The aim of the 2010 report was to:

Collate and disseminate information and research related to the Hampshire economy

Inform the debate regarding business needs within the County

Identify these needs and consider how they might best be met.

The report also covers the results of a business survey of 300 Hampshire businesses carried out to better understand the impacts of the recent recession.

• Informing our Future 2010

• Informing Our Future - Back Issues

District Data Sheets

The Hampshire Economic Partnership 2010 Key Data Sheets provide a useful set of statistics that cover the following themes:

• Global Competitivenes

• Smart Growth and

• Sustainable Prosperity.

The data is provided for all districts in Hampshire compared to the regional average. It covers statistics available as at January 2010.

To access the HEP profiles:(scroll down to the heading "2010 Data Sheets".):

• 2010 Key Data Sheets

Site Assessment Study

Site Assesment Study 2009

This latest report updates the ‘Employment Land in Hampshire Large Site Assessment Study 2006’ commissioned by Hampshire Economic Partnership (HEP). That study and this revision examine employment land provision from a market perspective through a reliable market-based assessment of Hampshire’s portfolio of large employment sites. The purpose of the work is to inform the preparation of regional and local planning policies, in particular to ensure that sites allocated for employment development meet modern business requirements.

• Site Assessment Study 2009

The Research and Development Activity Report

The Research and Development Activity Report is produced bi-annually under the Hampshire Economic Partnership. The report is a collaboration between public and private sector organisations with an interest in economics and development. If you would like your organisation to contribute please contact Gareth Henry.

Current and historical RADAR reports are available to download at the following links below:

• May 2010 (1st Edition 2010)  397kb
  
• October 2009 (2nd Edition 2009)  971kb
  
• April 2009 (1st Edition 2009)  1mb
  
• September 2008 (2nd Edition 2008)  934kb
  
• May 2008 (1st Edition 2008)  975kb
  
• October 2007 (2nd Edition 2007  1mb)
  
• April 2007 (1st Edition 2007)  979kb

Other Publications

Buiness Reaction

Following on from the business survey HEP has undertaken further research to explore the reactions of private sector to the recession. Many firms are adapting to the current circumstances and some have even grown their business. This research highlights the sectoral differences and the ways of adaptation, e.g. by refocusing on customers' needs, minimising waste and being proactive about new opportunities.

• Business Reaction