This research presents insights from research conducted with residents in rural Braintree during Oct-Dec 2022. Little is known about hidden poverty and deprivation in rural areas. Therefore, the research seeks to explore the impact, the challenges this presents to residents within rural Braintree and the ideas they have on what would enable them to take opportunities and secure greater financial...
This presentation is a summary of cost of living research by the Data and Analytics and Research and Citizen Insight teams at Essex County Council, presented in October 2022. This presentation summarises work on the following: Universal Credit take-up Inflation Fuel poverty Impact on childrens' services Primary research with Essex residents. To view the presentation, please download...
Essex County Council's Data and Analytics service have projected the likely impact of rising energy prices on our residents, in light of the rising energy price caps. The three main drviers of fuel poverty are: Low incomes Sub-standard energy inefficient homes High energy prices. The presentation below sets out the likely increases in levels of fuel poverty in Essex...
As we emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in early 2021, the Data & Analytics Service at Essex County Council undertook some analysis to understand the likely financial impact on households in Essex at this time. This analysis looks at the comparisons in households financial standing between 2020 and 2021. This analysis seeks to answer the questions below, showing the...
In February 2022, Essex County Council's Data and Analytics service undertook analysis into gender inequalities in Essex. This work looks into inequalities within: Education Income & Employment Built Environment (Household environments and fuel poverty) Health The analysis shows that within Essex, greater inequality is experienced by women within all aspects of life. The attached presentation provides more detail.