Key Services

Business Advice:  The Economic Development Team has a wealth of knowledge on local business issues.  It also has a good overview on local and regional business support opportunities, and up-to-date information on local service providers from training organisations to conferencing facilities.  We can put businesses in touch with the right contacts first time.   

Finding business premises: EDS maintains a comprehensive database of vacant commercial properties available in the area and can advise on issues relating to property price, planning permission and general suitability.  Click here for access to the online commercial property database.  All information and services are free.

Business listings can be obtained free from EDS (call 01527 534 082 or e-mail us).

Local Economic Data & Information: EDS has in depth knowledge of locally based businesses, and the issues that those businesses face.  

EDS has direct access to a wide range of regional and local economic data.  This statistical information is provided on request and may assist businesses in their market research and business planning activities. The range of data available covers the following areas:

• Population profile
• Economic Well-being
• Employment & Unemployment
• Education & Training
• Information and Communication Technology
• Travel to Work Patterns
• Industry profile
• Land and Property

For a snapshot of Redditch’s key economic indicators,