Welcome to the homepage for the South West Observatory - the regional information gateway. Here you can access a network of analysts and information across a broad range of demographic, environmental and economic services.
Comprising six Thematic Modules, seven sub-regional Local Intelligence Networks and a co-ordinating Core Unit, the Observatory works to a vision that policy making in, and about, the region should be based on sound evidence. We also work closely with the ONS Regional Presence and a wider group of Network Partners.
It is the Observatory's aim to be the automatic first port of call for intelligence about the South West region and its parts, with any one of our constituent bodies being a portal to all of our network of experts and resources.
In the What's New section you will find the latest data and analysis on trends compiled by experts, including information about the ever-popular State of the South West document. Keep up to date with the stories impacting on the region in the News section and consult the Events calendar for upcoming events. Via this site you will also find information on Jobs available within the South West Observatory and wider Observatory network.
The Observatory exists to assist policy-makers at all levels within the region. So if there are areas on which you would like more detailed information, or questions you may have, please tell us by clicking on the Contact Us link to the right or by contacting members of the Core Unit directly by phone or email.
