Research and Publications: LCR Publications

In this section you can find publications and research on city regions, and the issues that are critical to our agenda. This library includes material published both by ourselves and other bodies.

For ease of use, some documents are repeated in different sections of the library.

We are always interested in new or existing pieces of work that are not currently included in the library – please contact melanie.taylor@leeds.gov.uk with any suggestions.

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Leeds City Region Mini Stern Review A review of the cost and carbon effectiveness of a wide range of the low carbon options that could be applied at the local level in households, industry, commerce and transport. Published January 2012 by Leeds City Region Partnership and Centre for Low Carbon Futures PDF format
Beyond Borders - A report on Leeds City Region exports SMEs and service sector businesses are being encouraged to explore the possibility of entering new overseas markets after new research by Leeds, York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) revealed that just 1% of non-exporters are about to start selling internationally soon. The LEP and Chamber want to change this mindset and get more businesses benefitting from the growth opportunities in international markets as an alternative to weak domestic demand. In the third quarter of 2011, 41% of exporters experienced an increase in their overseas sales compared to 33% of businesses reporting an increase in UK sales. Published December 2011 by Leeds City Region Partnership and Chambers of Commerce PDF format
Quarterly Economic Survey - 3 Quarter 2011 The Leeds City Region Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the product of a new partnership between the Local Enterprise Partnership and the Chambers of Commerce within the city region. The survey is a measure of the city region’s business health. By analysing trends in business performance,confidence, employment and other key indicators, the QES provides a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the city region’s business community and economy. This report refers to Quarter 3 of 2011. Published December 2011 by Leeds City Region Partnership and Chambers of Commerce PDF format
Realising the Potential: The LCR Local Enterprise Partnership Plan The LEP's 5-year strategic plan, outlining priorities, delivery mechanisms and outcomes. Published September 2011 by Leeds City Region LEP Board PDF format
Leeds City Region Business Survey Businesses in the Leeds City Region are more optimistic about their prospects than at any time in the last 12 months, with 37 per cent expecting the business climate to improve in the next 12 months according to data from major new business survey conducted for the Leeds City Region Partnership. Published April 2011 by Leeds City Region Partnership PDF format
Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Executive Summary Executive summary outlining the vision and strategic initatives in the Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy Published September 2010 by Leeds City Region Partnership PDF format
Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy The Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy sets the framework for a co-ordinated, cross boundary approach to the enhancement of city region's natural environment. Published September 2010 by Leeds City Region PDF format
Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy - Text Only Version Text only version of the Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy - perfect for printing. Published September 2010 by Leeds City Region Partnership PDF format
Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Technical Report Technical report and analysis undertaken to support the Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy. Published September 2010 by Leeds City Region Partnership PDF format
Green Infrastructure Technical Report Figures 1-10 Appendices to the Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Technical Report. For high resolution maps please contact melanie.taylor@leeds.gov.uk Published September 2010 by Leeds City Region Partnership PDF format

Leeds City Region Mini Stern Review

A review of the cost and carbon effectiveness of a wide range of the low carbon options that could be applied at the local level in households, industry, commerce and transport.

Published January 2012 by Leeds City Region Partnership and Centre for Low Carbon Futures

PDF format

Beyond Borders - A report on Leeds City Region exports

SMEs and service sector businesses are being encouraged to explore the possibility of entering new overseas markets after new research by Leeds, York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) revealed that just 1% of non-exporters are about to start selling internationally soon.

The LEP and Chamber want to change this mindset and get more businesses benefitting from the growth opportunities in international markets as an alternative to weak domestic demand. In the third quarter of 2011, 41% of exporters experienced an increase in their overseas sales compared to 33% of businesses reporting an increase in UK sales.

Published December 2011 by Leeds City Region Partnership and Chambers of Commerce

PDF format

Quarterly Economic Survey - 3 Quarter 2011

The Leeds City Region Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the product of a new partnership between the Local Enterprise Partnership and the Chambers of Commerce within the city region. The survey is a measure of the city region’s business health. By analysing trends in business performance,confidence, employment and other key indicators, the QES provides a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the city region’s business community and economy. This report refers to Quarter 3 of 2011.

Published December 2011 by Leeds City Region Partnership and Chambers of Commerce

PDF format

Realising the Potential: The LCR Local Enterprise Partnership Plan

The LEP's 5-year strategic plan, outlining priorities, delivery mechanisms and outcomes.

Published September 2011 by Leeds City Region LEP Board

PDF format

Leeds City Region Business Survey

Businesses in the Leeds City Region are more optimistic about their prospects than at any time in the last 12 months, with 37 per cent expecting the business climate to improve in the next 12 months according to data from major new business survey conducted for the Leeds City Region Partnership.

Published April 2011 by Leeds City Region Partnership

PDF format

Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Executive Summary

Executive summary outlining the vision and strategic initatives in the Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy

Published September 2010 by Leeds City Region Partnership

PDF format

Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy

The Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy sets the framework for a co-ordinated, cross boundary approach to the enhancement of city region's natural environment.

Published September 2010 by Leeds City Region

PDF format