New Midlands Engine Observatory website enhances speed and access to regional data and insights

The Midlands Engine Observatory has launched a refreshed website, making it easier and more intuitive for users to access the rich data and insights it provides. As the first regional observatory of its kind in the UK, the Midlands Engine Observatory remains a trusted source of robust data and actionable insights for policymakers, business leaders, researchers and partner organisations.

The Midlands Engine Observatory plays a vital role in shaping strategies and decisions across the region, offering a credible evidence base and interpreting complex data to inform action. The updated website enhances access to this valuable resource, offering tools that simplify navigation and make its extensive library of reports, maps and data sets more accessible than ever.

Key features of the updated website include:

• Simplified navigation: An intuitive layout that allows users to quickly find data on topics such as economic trends, health and infrastructure.
• Detailed mapping tools: Explore regional, district and constituency-level statistics through interactive maps.
• Data dashboards: Using ArcGIS software, our refreshed portals give you all the information you need at a glance
• Focus on key priorities: Access the latest insights on the Midlands’ drivers of growth, including quality of life, infrastructure, innovation and investment.
• Research & policy resources: Discover reports developed in collaboration with leading academic and industry partners.
• Accessible event archives: Revisit key events such as the annual State of the Region report, panel discussions and economic briefings.

The website serves as a gateway to the Observatory’s wealth of knowledge, ensuring that data and analysis are readily available to those who need them, while maintaining the Observatory’s reputation for delivering insights that drive informed decision-making.

Roger Mendonca, CEO of Midlands Engine, said:

“The Midlands Engine Observatory is a cornerstone of our work, providing reliable data and actionable insights to support decision-making across the region. The new website enhances how users can engage with this resource, making it even easier to access the critical information the Observatory delivers.”

Professor Delma Dwight added:

“The Observatory’s ability to provide robust data at both regional and local levels is invaluable. This updated platform ensures that stakeholders, from local authorities to business leaders, can quickly find the insights they need to inform plans and strategies.”

The Observatory continues to be a vital tool in unlocking opportunities for the Midlands, helping to shape evidence-led policies that deliver growth and prosperity for the region’s 11 million residents.

Visit the Observatory to explore the latest data and insights.