An update of 46 measures of regional progress towards sustainable development in England was published on 25 February 2010 by Government statisticians in Defra.
The indicators help provide an overview of economic, social and environmental issues in each English region.
Here are the West Midlands highlights:
The proportion of new dwellings built on previously developed land was higher than the national average and vehicle related theft was lower than the national average in the West Midlands. The West Midlands had seen the largest percentage decrease in the number of people reported killed or seriously injured in road accidents.
The rate of violent crime was highest in the West Midlands. Infant mortality was the highest of all regions. The proportion of households experiencing fuel poverty was amongst the highest of the regions.
Source: Defra news release 25 February 2010 [link no longer available]
Related links
- Regional sustainable development indicators
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