ONS in the South West

News 
Our Newsletters contain information on the latest and forthcoming data releases, training courses, and various articles on specific topics - these are listed next to the relevant newsletter for ease of reference. 
 
ONS Newsletter June 2008 ('Inflation' and 'Sub-national population projections') 
ONS Newsletter May/June 2008 ('UK Statistics Authority') 
ONS Newsletter April/May 2008 ('Commuter View') 
ONS Newsletter March 2008 ('Independence' and 'Annual survey of hours & earnings') 
ONS Newsletter February 2008 ('What are National Statistics?' and 'Sub national population projections') 
ONS Newsletter January 2008 ('Labour Force Survey') 
ONS Newsletter December 2007 ('Gross Value Added') 
ONS Newsletter November 2007 ('Inter Departmental Business Register') 
 
Background 
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is responsible for collecting and publishing official statistics about the UK's society and economy, for example, one of its main tasks is to carry out the ten-yearly census of population. ONS has a team of two people in each of the English regions. Click the link ONS regional statisticians for further information.  
 
We are here in the South West: 
 
- to gather intelligence to help improve the quality of ONS data and its' statistical processes 
- to improve the access and quality of ONS's business survey data 
- to work with regional partners providing independent advice, analysis, and training. 
 
Reports 
The Regional Trends report offers a comprehensive and revealing insight into the state of the nation, illustrating many aspects of life at a regional and local level. The full report and data can be downloaded from ONS: Regional Trends 40. 
 
Training 
We've held various seminars in the region and you can download some of the presentations below. We're happy to discuss your training needs so please do not hesitate to get in touch. We've also started working on an 'evidence guide' to list useful websites. Suggestions for inclusion and updates welcome. 
 
Evidence Guide 140 KB MS Word document. 
ONS Regional Training Seminar (An Introduction to Sample Surveys and Estimation) 400 KB MS Powerpoint presentation. 
ONS websites presentation 13.8 MB MS Powerpoint presentation.  
Travel to Work Areas presentation 5.5 MB MS Powerpoint presentation. 
 
Planned training date:  
'Advanced survey methodology' 15 July 2008: Bristol RDA office  
 
Please contact Hazel for further information contact details listed below.  
 
Contact details: 
 
Paul Moore 
paul.moore@ons.gov.uk 
01392 229185  
 
Hazel Mitchell 
hazel.mitchell@ons.gsi.gov.uk 
01392 229186 
 
For the latest data on the economy and society consult the UK Statistics Authority site.