Welcome to the news vaults
Here you will find a list of all news items that have been published on our web site. Some of the items may refer to content that is now out-of-date or obsolete, and thus may generate 'Page not found' errors. Items are ordered by the date on which they were published.
There are a total of 258 news items in the archive.
- Average house prices (December 2011)
The data for December 2011 for average house prices is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Land Registry.
Published: 31 January 2012 - Employment status (January 2012 release)
The latest (July 2010 – June 2011) employment status estimates are now available in InfoBaseCymru following a recent update of the Annual Population Survey.
Published: 19 January 2012 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (December 2011)
The latest (December 2011) Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 19 January 2012 - Average house prices (November 2011)
The data for November 2011 for average house prices is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Land Registry.
Published: 30 December 2011 - Christmas closure
Note our office will be closed from 17:00 on Friday 23 December 2011. We will re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2012.
Published: 22 December 2011 - Domestic gas energy consumption (2010)
The data for 2010 for domestic gas energy consumption is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
Published: 22 December 2011 - Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011 – Scores released
The WIMD 2011 Scores are now available following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 22 December 2011 - Free swimming data (Summer 2011; August 2011 - September 2011)
The latest free swimming data is now available. The data shows there was a 14% decrease in the number of recorded free public swims attended by people aged 16 years and under compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 21 December 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (November 2011)
The latest (November 2011) Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 16 December 2011 - Traffic volume data (2010)
The data for 2010 for traffic volume is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 13 December 2011 - Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011 - update
The WIMD 2011 death rates (Health) indicator is now up to date following an update by the Welsh Government.
Published: 13 December 2011 - Pupil attainment indicator - replaced
As the Welsh Government no longer routinely publish this data, we have removed the following indicator from the Education theme in InfoBaseCymru: % achieving 5+ GCSE A* - C.
Published: 12 December 2011 - Road casualties (2010)
The data for 2010 for road casualties is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 09 December 2011 - Substance misuse (2010)
The data for 2010 for substance misuse is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 08 December 2011 - Conceptions 2009
The data for 2009 for conceptions is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 02 December 2011 - Pupil attainment (2010-11)
The data for 2010-11 for pupil attainment is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by Welsh Government.
Published: 01 December 2011 - Average house prices (October 2011)
The data for October 2011 for average house prices is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Land Registry.
Published: 29 November 2011 - Environment Agency local evidence packs updated
The local evidence reports produced by the Environment Agency Wales have been updated and include the latest available data.
Published: 28 November 2011 - Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011 - update
The WIMD 2011 youth offending and adult offending (community safety) indicators are now up to date following an update by the Welsh Government.
Published: 28 November 2011 - Benefits by type (May 2011)
The data for May 2011 for benefits by type is now available in InfoBaseCymru following an update by NOMIS.
Published: 18 November 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (October 2011)
The latest (October 2011) Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 17 November 2011 - Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011
The remainder of the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011 is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 17 November 2011 - Income (2011)
The 2011 income figures are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the purchase of the data from CACI.
Published: 11 November 2011 - Dwelling numbers by council tax band (2010 and 2011)
The data for 2010 and 2011 for dwelling numbers by council tax band is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 10 November 2011 - Migration (2009-2010)
The 2009-2010 migration figures are now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 10 November 2011 - Effects of the recession – report updated
We have updated the recession report which brings together a collection of indicators closely linked to the effects of recession.
Published: 04 November 2011 - Learning disabilities (adults) minimum dataset (2010)
The data for 2010 for learning disabilities (adults) is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 01 November 2011 - Average house prices (September 2011)
The data for September 2011 for average house prices is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Land Registry.
Published: 31 October 2011 - Homelessness (2010-11)
The data for 2010-11 for homelessness is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 31 October 2011 - Life expectancy (2008-2010)
The data for 2008-2010 for life expectancy is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 27 October 2011 - Qualification levels of working age people (Jan 2010 – Dec 2010)
The data for Jan 2010 – Dec 2010 for qualification levels of working age people is now available in InfoBaseCymru following an update by NOMIS.
Published: 24 October 2011 - Gross revenue expenditure (2010-11 financial year)
The data for 2010-11 for gross revenue expenditure for local authorities is now available in InfoBase Cymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 20 October 2011 - System maintenance Wednesday 26 October 2011
Due to essential system maintenance there may be short interruptions of a few minutes to all services between 06:00 and 07:00 on Wednesday 26 October 2011.
Published: 19 October 2011 - Employment status (April 2010 – March 2011)
The data for April 2010 – March 2011 for employment status is now available in InfoBaseCymru following an update by NOMIS.
Published: 14 October 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (September 2011)
The latest (September 2011) Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 14 October 2011 - Free swimming data (Whitsun 2011; June - July 2011)
The latest free swimming data is now available. The data shows there was a 15% increase in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by people aged 16 years and under compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 12 October 2011 - Population density (2010)
The data for 2010 for population density is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 10 October 2011 - Small Area Population Estimates (2010)
The latest Small Area Population Estimates for 2010 are available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 07 October 2011 - Average house prices (August 2011)
The data for August 2011 for average house prices is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Land Registry.
Published: 30 September 2011 - Local authority performance 2010-11
Today we published the 2010-11 national performance indicator data for local authorities in Wales.
Published: 29 September 2011 - Local authority performance continues to improve
Today sees the publication of the sixth annual local government performance bulletin, which paints a picture of performance across Wales using the national performance indicator data.
Published: 29 September 2011 - InfoBaseCymru gets an upgrade
We have upgraded our dissemination tool InfoBaseCymru.
Published: 22 September 2011 - Birth data 2010
The data for 2010 for live births by mother’s age is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 16 September 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (August 2011)
The latest (August 2011) Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 15 September 2011 - Welsh Health Survey (2009 and 2010)
The seeking medical help data from the latest Welsh Health Survey is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 15 September 2011 - Adult social care clients 2010-11
The data for 2010-11 for adult social care clients is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 13 September 2011 - Looked after children 2010-11
The data for 2010-11 for looked after children is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 13 September 2011 - Pupils and schools 2011
The data for 2011 for pupils and schools is now available in InfoBaseCymru following a release by the Welsh Government.
Published: 09 September 2011 - Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2011 is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the release from the Welsh Government.
Published: 05 September 2011 - Average house prices (July 2011)
The July figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 30 August 2011 - National Strategic Indicator 2010-11 data is now available
On 23 August 2011, the Welsh Government published the 2010-11 National Strategic Indicator data.
Published: 26 August 2011 - A guide to Census and population data
We have published a new guide as part of our advice and guidance series.
Published: 25 August 2011 - Fly-tipping data 2010-11
Fly-tipping data for 2010-11 is now available following the latest release from the Environment Agency.
Published: 22 August 2011 - Benefits data
The way benefit data is displayed has been updated.
Published: 18 August 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (July 2011)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 18 August 2011 - Pupil attainment (2010-11 academic year)
The latest pupil attainment figures for the 2010-11 academic year for National Curriculum Assessments of 7, 11 and 14 year olds, are now available in InfoBaseCymru.
Published: 18 August 2011 - Free swimming data (Easter 2011; April - May 2011)
The latest free swimming data is now available.
Published: 10 August 2011 - Vacancies at the Data Unit…
We’re currently looking to fill two new roles within the Unit.
Published: 09 August 2011 - Police recorded crime figures and rates 2011
The police recorded crime figures and rates for 2011 are now available following the latest release from the Home Office.
Published: 08 August 2011 - Average house prices (June 2011)
The June figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 29 July 2011 - Death rates data 2010
Figures are now available for 2010 following the latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Published: 28 July 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (June 2011)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics. The data is available at local authority level.
Published: 15 July 2011 - Mid-year estimates 2010
The 2010 mid-year population estimates are now available on InfoBaseCymru at different age bands, sex and at local authority level.
Published: 30 June 2011 - Average house prices (May 2011)
The May figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 29 June 2011 - Employment status (December 2010 quarter)
The latest employment status estimates are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update of the annual population survey. The new figures cover January 2010 – December 2010 and are available at local authority level.
Published: 28 June 2011 - Third sector funding 2009-10
The latest data on Local Authority, Police Authority and National Park funding of the third sector has been published.
Published: 28 June 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (May 2011)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics
Published: 20 June 2011 - Free swimming initiative: Data summary report (Data up to September 2010)
This fourth edition of the publication presents statistics about the free swimming initiative in Wales.
Published: 14 June 2011 - Average house prices (April 2011)
The April figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 03 June 2011 - Free swimming data (February half term 2011; February - March 2011)
The latest free swimming data is now available.
Published: 01 June 2011 - DWP benefits: working age (November 2010)
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated the working age benefits dataset and key indicators are now available in InfoBaseCymru.
Published: 19 May 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (April 2011)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics. The data is available at local authority level.
Published: 17 May 2011 - Average house prices (March 2011)
The March figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 06 May 2011 - Effects of the recession – report updated
We have updated the recession report in InfoBaseCymru which brings together a collection of indicators closely linked to the effects of recession.
Published: 19 April 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (March 2011)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 15 April 2011 - New local government Performance Improvement Framework for Wales
A new Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) for local authorities in Wales is being introduced from April 2011 to replace the current Performance Measurement Framework.
Published: 11 April 2011 - Free swimming data (Christmas 2010; December 2010 - January 2011)
The latest free swimming data is now available.
Published: 06 April 2011 - Average house prices (February 2011)
The February figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 29 March 2011 - Employment status (September 2010 quarter)
The latest employment status estimates are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update of the annual population survey.
Published: 24 March 2011 - Social Worker Workforce Planning (SWWP) baseline year 2009-10
The Social Worker Workforce Planning (SWWP) data has been published.
Published: 24 March 2011 - DWP benefits: working age (August 2010)
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated the working age benefits dataset and key indicators are now available in InfoBaseCymru.
Published: 18 March 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (February 2011)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics. The data is available at local authority level.
Published: 17 March 2011 - School exclusions 2009-10
School exclusion figures are now available in InfoBaseCymru for the 2009-10 academic year following the latest release from the Welsh Assembly Government.
Published: 07 March 2011 - Average house prices (January 2011)
The January figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 02 March 2011 - Income data (2008, 2009 and 2010)
Average income values from CACI are now available in InfoBaseCymru.
Published: 28 February 2011 - Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count (January 2011)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 17 February 2011 - Free swimming data (Autumn half term 2010; October 2010 - November 2010)
The latest free swimming data is now available.
Published: 16 February 2011 - Average house prices (December 2010)
The December figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 31 January 2011 - Dwelling numbers by council tax band (2009-10)
Figures are now available for 2009-10 following the latest release from the Valuation Office Agency and the Department for Communities and Local Government. The data is available at local authority and lower super output area level.
Published: 31 January 2011 - Data Unit January e-bulletin
We are not publishing the January edition of our e-bulletin this month. However, the February edition will be published on Friday 25 February.
Published: 28 January 2011 - New year......new look InfoBaseCymru
InfoBaseCymru has been given a makeover with a fresh new look and feel. We have also included some new functionality and added additional datasets.
Published: 25 January 2011 - Job Seeker's Allowance claimant count (December 2010)
The latest Job Seeker’s Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics. The data is available at local authority level.
Published: 25 January 2011 - Homelessness (July- September 2010, quarter 2, financial year 2010-11)
The latest homelessness figures for quarter 2, July to September 2010, have been released and are now available in InfoBaseCymru. The data is published quarterly by the Welsh Assembly Government and is available at local authority level.
Published: 17 January 2011 - Employment status (June 2010 Quarter)
The latest employment status estimates are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update of the Annual Population Survey.
Published: 07 January 2011 - Average house prices (November 2010)
The November figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 04 January 2011 - Christmas closure
Note that our office will be closed between noon on 24 December and 8am on Tuesday 4 January 2011. Should you need to contact someone then please email enquiries@dataunitwales.gov.uk. During this time we will be checking e-mails periodically.
Published: 24 December 2010 - Welcome to the Data Unit's E-Bulletin
We have recently published the December edition of our e-bulletin.
Published: 24 December 2010 - Free swimming data (Summer 2010; August 2010 - September 2010)
The latest free swimming data is now available.
Published: 22 December 2010 - Job Seeker's Allowance claimant count (November 2010)
The latest Job Seeker's Allowance claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 16 December 2010 - Data Unit E-bulletin - December
Please note the next edition of the Data Unit’s e-bulletin will be published on 24 December.
Published: 06 December 2010 - Life expectancy (2007-2009)
The life expectancy figures for the 2007-2009 period are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Published: 06 December 2010 - Average house prices (October 2010)
The October figures for average house prices are now available in InfoBaseCymru, following the recent update by the Land Registry.
Published: 30 November 2010 - Fire attendance (Financial year 2007-08)
Following the recent update from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) the 2007-08 financial year data for fire attendance is now available in InfoBaseCymru. The data can be found under the Community Safety theme.
Published: 30 November 2010 - DWP Benefits: Working Age (May 2010)
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated the working age benefits dataset and key indicators are now available in InfoBaseCymru.
Published: 23 November 2010 - System Maintenance Saturday 20 November 2010
Due to essential system maintenance the following services will be unavailable between the times stated below. All services between 08:00 and 11:00 on Saturday 20 November 2010
Published: 17 November 2010 - Population Density (2009)
The latest population density figures are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 08 November 2010 - Corporate Asset Management (CAM) 2009-10
The asset management benchmarking data has now been published. Data is available on our dissemination system ‘Gwion’.
Published: 05 November 2010 - Small Area Population Estimates (2009)
The latest Small Area Population Estimates for 2009 have been released and are available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 05 November 2010 - Substance Misuse (2009)
The latest substance misuse figures for 2009 have been released and are available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Welsh Assembly Government.
Published: 03 November 2010 - Average House Prices (Sep 2010)
The latest average house price figures for September 2010 have been released and are available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Land Registry.
Published: 29 October 2010 - Gross revenue expenditure (2009-10 financial year)
The latest figures of gross revenue expenditure for local authorities are now available in InfoBase Cymru following the most recent update from the Welsh Assembly Government.
Published: 26 October 2010 - Flood risk (2008)
The main findings of the 2008 National Assessment of Flood Risk (NaFRA) are now available in InfoBaseCymru.
Published: 20 October 2010 - Commercial data
We are currently negotiating contracts for the purchasing of commercial data in Wales.
Published: 18 October 2010 - InfoBase Online Community
The InfoBase team has now created the InfoBase Community.
Published: 14 October 2010 - Free swimming data (Whitsun 2010; June 2010 - July 2010)
The latest free swimming data is now available.
Published: 13 October 2010 - Job Seekers Allowance claimant count (Sep 2010)
The latest Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant count is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Office for National Statistics.
Published: 13 October 2010 - Employment status (March 2010 Qtr)
The latest employment status estimates are now available in InfoBase Cymru following the most recent update of the Annual Population Survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Published: 11 October 2010 - Average House Prices (August 2010)
The latest average house price figures for August 2010 have been released and are available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Land Registry.
Published: 06 October 2010 - Welcome to the Data Unit’s E-Bulletin
This monthly newsletter provides information on our work.
Published: 06 October 2010 - Local Authority performance continues to improve
Today sees the publication of the fifth annual local government performance bulletin
Published: 30 September 2010 - Local authority performance data 2009-10
Today we published the 2009-10 national performance indicator data for local authorities in Wales. The data shows that performance across Wales continues to improve, with 64% of comparable indicators showing an improvement on 2008-09.
Published: 30 September 2010 - Number Of Live Births - 2009
The number of live births by age of mother have been released and are now available in InfobaseCymru.
Published: 29 September 2010 - Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) Claimant Count
August 2010 figures are now available.
Published: 21 September 2010 - Looked after children
The latest figures of looked after children by local authorities is now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Welsh Assembly Government.
Published: 21 September 2010 - Data Unit E-Bulletin
Please note the next edition of the Data Unit’s e-bulletin will be published on Thursday 30 September.
Published: 20 September 2010 - Welsh Health Survey (2008-2009)
Key results from the latest Welsh Health Survey are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Welsh Assembly Government..
Published: 17 September 2010 - Free commercial data event...
We are holding a free event on 4 October at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells to explore the potential of commercial data and how to purchase it at discounted rates through the Data Unit.
Published: 10 September 2010 - Police Recorded Crime (2009-10 Financial Year)
The latest figures of Police recorded crime are now available in InfoBaseCymru following the most recent update from the Home Office.
Published: 09 September 2010 - Welcome to the Data Unit's E-Bulletin
This monthly newsletter provides information on our work.
Published: 01 September 2010 - Pupil Attainment
The latest pupil attainment figures by local authority for Key stage 1 2009 academic year have been released and are available on InfoBase Cymru.
Published: 27 August 2010 - Free swimming data (Easter 2010; April 2010 - May 2010)
There has been a 16% increase in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by people aged 16 years and under during Easter 2010, compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 11 August 2010 - InfoBaseCaerffili
New look and new functionality for initial InfoBase site
Published: 09 August 2010 - External phone line problems
Issues with external phone lines - we are currently experiencing intermittent breaks and dropped calls.
Published: 05 August 2010 - Welcome to the Data Unit's E-Bulletin
We have recently published the July edition of our e-bulletin.
Published: 03 August 2010 - Quality of Life 2009
Quality of Life indicators are now available on our website. The indicators are available from 2002 to 2009 by local authority.
Published: 29 July 2010 - Gwion has moved
You'll find data previously accessed via the Gwion icon under the "data" menu.
Published: 28 July 2010 - Free swimming initiative: Data summary report (April 2005 - September 2009)
This third edition of the publication presents statistics about the free swimming initiative in Wales.
Published: 27 July 2010 - Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2008 - Update
In July, 2010, an error was discovered in the physical environment domain of WIMD 2008.
Published: 20 July 2010 - InfoBaseCymru gets global exposure!
We have experienced increased activity on InfoBase sites as a result of a case study published by GeoWise last month.
Published: 06 July 2010 - System maintenance
Due to essential system maintenance there may be short interruptions of a few minutes to the following services between the times stated below.
Published: 11 June 2010 - Free swimming data (February half term 2010; February 2010 - March 2010)
Published: 02 June 2010 - Local Authority Youth Service in Wales 2008-09
This third edition of the publication presents statistics about youth service provision by local authorities in Wales.
Published: 14 April 2010 - Free swimming data (Christmas 2009; December 2009 - January 2010)
There has been a 2% decrease in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by adults aged 60 years and over, compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 07 April 2010 - Our People Count
New Vacancy
Published: 11 March 2010 - System Maintenance 20 March 2010
Due to essential system maintenance the following services will be unavailable between the times stated below.
Published: 05 March 2010 - Local Authority Youth Service in Wales 2008-09
Full data sets with information for individual local authorities are published on our dissemination system.
Published: 01 March 2010 - Social Worker Workforce Planning (SWWP) baseline year 2008-09
The Social Worker Workforce Planning (SWWP) data has been published.
Published: 01 March 2010 - 2010-11 National Performance Indicator Guidance
Published: 26 February 2010 - Local authority child protection registers Wales 2009
The bulletin presenting numbers of children on child protection registers in Wales has been published.
Published: 24 February 2010 - Free swimming data (Autumn half term 2009; October 2009 - November 2009)
There has been a 11% increase in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by adults aged 60 years and over, compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 17 February 2010 - A new, improved, InfoBaseCymru is here!
A new, improved, InfoBaseCymru is here!
Published: 26 January 2010 - Homelessness: July-September 2009
Latest figures show that the number of households temporarily accommodated by Welsh local authorities at 30 September 2009 has fallen by 7% from 30 June 2009 and by 13% from a year earlier.
Published: 13 January 2010 - New House Building and Sales of Social Housing: July-September 2009
Latest figures show that July - September 2009 had the lowest number of new build completions in a quarter in Wales over the period January 1974 to September 2009.
Published: 12 January 2010 - Free swimming data (Summer 2009; August - September 2009)
There has been a 18% increase in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by people aged 16 years and under during Summer 2009, compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 06 January 2010 - A Guide to Questionnaire Design and Survey Design and Analysis
Our new advice and guidance document A guide to Questionnaire Design has now been published.
Published: 05 January 2010 - Consultation: Housing renewal data
This outlines proposals to change the data collections on housing renewal in Wales.
Published: 14 December 2009 - Private Sector Renewal Activity 2008-09
Welsh local authorities spent £34.4 million on disabled facility grants (DFGs) in 2008-09; a decrease of 7% compared to 2007-08.
Published: 09 December 2009 - Consultation - 2010-11 National Performance Indicators
Hurry, have your say! The 2010-11 PI consultation is due to end on Friday 18 December. Please see the consultation page for more information.
Published: 07 December 2009 - A compendium publication on the 2008 Living in Wales household survey was published on 30 November 2009.
Published: 03 December 2009 - Social housing rents and rent arrears: 2008-09
At 31 March 2009 there were over 5,000 tenancies of Welsh social landlords in arrears of 13 weeks or more rent; 2% of all tenancies.
Published: 26 November 2009 - Paying for care in Wales
On 16 November 2009, the Welsh Assembly Government’s Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services continued the debate on the future policy for Paying for Care in Wales by launching a green paper consultation.
Published: 19 November 2009 - Social housing stock, vacancies and lettings: 2008-09
At 31 March 2009 there were over 218,000 self contained social landlord dwellings in Wales; of these under 2% were vacant.
Published: 18 November 2009 - A Guide to Writing an Invitation to Tender for Surveys/Research
I am pleased to let you know we have now published one of our new guides, A guide to Writing an Invitation to Tender for Surveys/Research.
Published: 13 November 2009 - Corporate Asset Management (CAM) 2008-09
Corporate Asset Management data has now been published. Data is available on our dissemination system ‘Gwion’
Published: 04 November 2009 - Fostering and Adoption Intermediary Services, year ending 31 March 2008
Information about fostering and adoption intermediary services has been published.
Published: 29 October 2009 - Local Authority Registers of People with Disabilities, 2008-09
Information about local authority registers of people with disabilities has been published.
Published: 28 October 2009 - Social landlords’ possessions and evictions: 2008-09
Latest figures show that the number of possession orders has fallen by 3% and the number of eviction warrants has fallen by 4% since 2007-08.
Published: 28 October 2009 - Fire and Rescue Service Performance Indicators 2008-09
During 2008-09, there were 19 deaths due to fire in Wales; 12 less than in 2007-08. Most fire deaths during 2008-09 were caused by fires started accidentally
Published: 15 October 2009 - Free swimming data (Whitsun 2009; June 2009 - July 2009)
There has been a 24% increase in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by adults aged 60 years and over, compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 14 October 2009 - Staff of Local Authority Social Services Departments 2008-09
Information on staff of local authority social services departments has been published.
Published: 14 October 2009 - Local Authority Performance 2008-09
The fourth annual local authority performance bulletin was published today by the Data Unit.
Published: 01 October 2009 - National Strategic Indicators and Core Set data 2008-09
National Strategic Indicators and Core Set data has been published.
Published: 01 October 2009 - Assessments and Social Services for Adults 2008-09
Information about assessments and social services for adults has been published. Data tables can be found on our dissemination system.
Published: 24 September 2009 - Referrals, Assessments and Social Services for Children 2008-09
Information about referrals, assessments and social services for children has been published.
Published: 23 September 2009 - Homelessness: April-June 2009
Latest figures show that the number of eligible homeless households that became homeless as a result of mortgage arrears during the quarter has fallen to its lowest level since July-September 2006.
Published: 23 September 2009 - New House Building and Sales of Social Housing: April-June 2009
Latest figures show that the number of new dwellings started in Wales has risen 29% since the last quarter but has fallen by 33% since the same quarter in 2008.
Published: 16 September 2009 - Mid Year Estimates (MYE) 2008
The ONS released the 2008 Mid Year Estimates on 27 August 2009.
Published: 27 August 2009 - Children looked after publication 2008-09
Data for children looked after in Wales 2008-09 has been published
Published: 26 August 2009 - Demolitions and Hazards: 2008-09
Local authorities issued 578 improvement notices on dwellings and HMOs with hazards during 2008-09, an increase of 9% from 2007-08.
Published: 26 August 2009 - High demand for Training Support continues...
All 25 delegate spaces were filled within five days of us offering one of our Open Training courses in September. We are now offering additional dates for the Survey Design & Analysis course, so don't miss out!
Published: 14 August 2009 - A Guide to Presenting Data
We have now updated our advice and guidance publication, Presenting Data.
Published: 13 August 2009 - Free swimming data (Easter 2009; April 2009 - May 2009)
There has been a 37% increase in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by people aged 16 years and under during Easter 2009, compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 12 August 2009 - No Gwion Wednesday 1 July 2009
Due to essential system maintenance Gwion will be unavailable between 07:25 and 07:35 on Wednesday 1 July 2009
Published: 26 June 2009 - Homelessness: January-March 2009
Latest figures show that the number of households accepted as homeless by Welsh local authorities in 2008-09 fell by 8% since 2007-08.
Published: 24 June 2009 - Sales of Local Authority Dwellings: January-March 2009
Latest figures show that the number of Right to Buy sales in Wales has fallen by 81% between 2007-08 and 2008-09.
Published: 17 June 2009 - Sales of RSL dwellings: January-March 2009
Latest figures show that there were 52 statutory sales in Wales during 2008-09, the same number as in 2007-08.
Published: 17 June 2009 - New house building: January-March 2009
Latest figures show that the number of new dwellings started in Wales has risen 47% since the last quarter but has fallen by 45% since the same quarter in 2008.
Published: 10 June 2009 - No Emyr Wednesday 10 June 2009
Due to essential system maintenance Emyr will be unavailable between 07:25 and 07:35 on Wednesday 10 June 2009
Published: 09 June 2009 - Free swimming data (February Half term 2009; February 2009 - March 2009)
There has been a 36% increase in the number of recorded free structured activities attended by people aged 16 years and under during 2008-09, when compared to 2007-08.
Published: 05 June 2009 - No Emyr Tuesday 9 June 2009
Due to essential system maintenance Emyr will be unavailable between 07:00 and 07:30 on Tuesday 9 June 2009.
Published: 04 June 2009 - Gwion Wednesday 3 June 2009 system maintenance
Due to essential system maintenance Gwion will be unavailable between 07:00 and 07:30 on Wednesday 3 June 2009
Published: 02 June 2009 - No Emyr Saturday 23 May 2009
Due to essential system maintenance Emyr will be unavailable between 07:00 and 12:00 on Saturday 23 May 2009
Published: 19 May 2009 - Open Training and Performance Support 2009
Following on from previous years offerings, we have revised a number of our performance-based Open Training courses, so that they remain relevant in light of the many changes within the Welsh Public Sector.
Published: 14 May 2009 - 2008 Living in Wales results published
On 30 April, a Statistical First Release on the results from the 2008 Living in Wales survey was published on the Welsh Assembly Government website. .
Published: 07 May 2009 - Performance Management – Are you getting the basics right?
On 20 May, we will be running our ‘Performance Management – An Introduction/Overview’ course in Cardiff. This forms part of our on-going series of Open Training courses throughout Wales.
Published: 05 May 2009 - Free swimming data (Christmas 2008; December 2008 - January 2009)
There has been an 11% increase in the number of recorded free structured activity sessions attended by adults aged 60 years and over, compared to the same period the year before.
Published: 09 April 2009 - Feedback on the 2009-10 PI Consultation
We have published a feedback document on the 2009-10 performance indicator consultation..
Published: 03 April 2009 - Mortality data and fertility data has been released
Mortality data and fertility data has been released at a new statistical geography for Wales
Published: 31 March 2009 - Homelessness: October-December 2008
Latest figures show that the number of households accepted as homeless during the quarter is at its lowest since January-March 2002.
Published: 25 March 2009 - Sales of Local Authority Dwellings: October-December 2008
Latest figures show that the number of Right to Buy sales in Wales has fallen by 84% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 18 March 2009 - Sales of RSL dwellings: October-December 2008
Latest figures show that there were 10 statutory sales in Wales during the last quarter.
Published: 18 March 2009 - New house building: October-December 2008 (WHO2)
Latest figures show that the number of new dwellings started in Wales has fallen by 76% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 11 March 2009 - Welsh Housing Statistics 2008 annual publication
This third annual edition of the publication presents statistics about social housing, dwelling stock, private sector renewal activity, homelessness and housing finance in Wales.
Published: 11 March 2009 - 2009-10 National Performance Indicator Guidance
The 2009-10 National Performance Indicator Guidance has been published on our website.
Published: 05 March 2009 - Social Services Statistics Wales 2007-08 annual publication
This seventh annual edition of the publication presents statistics about social care services provided by local authorities in Wales.
Published: 25 February 2009 - Private Sector Renewal Activity 2007-08
Local authorities in Wales spent £69 million on providing help to private owners and tenants for home improvement and repair during 2007-08.
Published: 25 February 2009 - Free swimming data has been published
Data for the Autumn half-term 2008 (16 years and under); and October - November 2008 (60 years and over) has been published on our website.
Published: 13 February 2009 - Corporate Asset Management (CAM) 2007-08
Corporate Asset Management data has now been published.
Published: 30 January 2009 - Members - Performance Management: An Introduction/Overview
A Practical Overall Approach to Aid Service Improvement January - Llandudno & Cardiff
Published: 16 January 2009 - 24% rise in use of Bed & Breakfast accommodation
Latest figures show that the number of households temporarily accommodated in bed and breakfast in Wales has risen by 24% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 14 January 2009 - 24% rise in use of Bed & Breakfast accommodation
Latest figures show that the number of households temporarily accommodated in bed and breakfast in Wales has risen by 24% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 14 January 2009 - Survey Design & Analysis - Open Training
On 28 January, the Data Unit will be running its Survey Design & Analysis course in Cardiff. This forms part of our on-going series of Open Training courses throughout Wales.
Published: 06 January 2009 - Christmas closure
Our office will be closed from 4pm on 24 December and will reopen on 5 January.
Published: 23 December 2008 - Sales of Local Authority Dwellings: July-September 2008 (WHO7)
Latest figures show that the number of Right to Buy sales in Wales has fallen by 82% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 17 December 2008 - Sales of RSL dwellings: July-September 2008
Latest figures show that the number of statutory sales in Wales has fallen by over 40% to 14, since the last quarter.
Published: 17 December 2008 - Comparable Authorities Update
We have now updated our Comparable Authorities model to contain data for 2007.
Published: 16 December 2008 - Enhanced data presentation
As part of the ongoing development of our GWION dissemination toolkit, we have revised the mapping functionality to provide an alternative way of viewing the data that we publish.
Published: 12 December 2008 - 2007 Living in Wales survey: Citizens’ Views of Public Services reports published
The results from the Welsh Assembly Government’s 2007 survey of citizen’s experiences of public services in Wales have been published today (12/12/2008).
Published: 12 December 2008 - New house building: July-September 2008 (WHO2)
Latest figures show that the number of new dwellings started in Wales has fallen by 48% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 10 December 2008 - Free swimming data has been published
Data for the Summer school holiday 2008 (16 years and under); and August - September 2008 (60 years and over) has been published on our website.
Published: 05 December 2008 - Local authority child protection registers Wales 2008
The bulletin presenting numbers of children on child protection registers in Wales has been published.
Published: 27 November 2008 - Secure units 2007-08
Information on secure units has been published.
Published: 27 November 2008 - Statistical Bulletins published on Living in Wales survey 2007
The Welsh Assembly Government has recently published statistical bulletins on topics from the Living in Wales survey 2007.
Published: 27 November 2008 - Local Authority Housing Management and Performance: 2007-08
Latest figures show that 30% of local authority tenancies in Wales were in arrears at 31 March 2008.
Published: 12 November 2008 - RSL Stock Estimates: 2007-08
At 31 March 2008 there were over 94,000 Registered Social Landlord (RSL) units in Wales, 32% higher than in 2007.
Published: 05 November 2008 - Fostering and Adoption Intermediary Services, year ending 31 March 2008
Information about fostering and adoption intermediary services has been published.
Published: 30 October 2008 - Local Authority Registers of People with Disabilities, 31 March 2008
Information about local authority registers of people with disabilities has been published.
Published: 29 October 2008 - Social landlords’ possessions and evictions: 2007-08
Latest figures show that the number of possession orders has fallen by 10% and the number of eviction warrants has fallen by 19% since 2006-07.
Published: 29 October 2008 - Social Landlord Rents: 2008-09
For 2008-09, Registered Social Landlord average rents are 7% higher and Local Authority average rents are 5% higher than 2007-08.
Published: 15 October 2008 - Staff of Local Authority Social Services Departments 2007-08
Information on staff of local authority social services departments has been published.
Published: 15 October 2008 - 2009-10 Performance Indicator Consultation
The 2009-10 performance indicator consultation has been published on our website.
Published: 13 October 2008 - Free Swimming data has been published
Data for the Whitsun school holiday 2008 (16 years and under); and June - July 2008 (60 years and over) has been published on our website.
Published: 10 October 2008 - More than just data...
We have published a booklet ‘Your Data: Your Data Unit’ as part of our presence at the WLGA’s 2008 Conference. This booklet gives you an idea of what we do and why we’re important to you.
Published: 09 October 2008 - Consultation on the proposed approach and indicators for a Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation: Child Index
The consultation exercise begins on 30 September 2008 and 9 January 2009 is the deadline for responses.
Published: 02 October 2008 - Local Authority Performance 2007-08
The third annual local authority performance bulletin was published today by the Data Unit.
Published: 02 October 2008 - National Strategic Indicators and Core Set data 2007-08
National Strategic Indicators and Core Set data has been published.
Published: 02 October 2008 - Assessments and Social Services for Adults 2007-08
The number of enquiries to adult services dropped by nearly 4% in 2007-08, however, the proportion of enquiries that led to assessment increased by 10%. The number of adults receiving community based services registered a slight increase.
Published: 25 September 2008 - Homelessness in Wales: April-June 2008 (WHO12)
Latest figures show that the number of households accepted as homeless in Wales has fallen 7% since the previous quarter.
Published: 24 September 2008 - Referrals, Assessments and Social Services for Children 2007-08
2007-08 figures show a 12% decline in the number of referrals to children services, to 43,400 with an increased proportion of cases continuing to initial assessment.
Published: 24 September 2008 - Referrals, Assessments and Social Services for Children 2007-08
2007-08 figures show a 12% decline in the number of referrals to children services, to 43,400 with an increased proportion of cases continuing to initial assessment.
Published: 24 September 2008 - Sales of Local Authority Dwellings: April-June 2008 (WHO7)
Latest figures show that the number of Right to Buy sales in Wales has fallen by over 70% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 17 September 2008 - Sales of RSL dwellings: April-June 2008
Latest figures show that the number of sales in Wales has more than doubled, to 25, since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 17 September 2008 - Mid Year Estimates (MYE) 2007
We have produced these estimates for the age groups that need to be used with performance data.
Published: 12 September 2008 - Children looked after publication 2007-08
Data for children looked after in Wales 2007-08 has been published
Published: 11 September 2008 - New house building: April-June 2008 (WHO2)
Latest figures show that the number of new dwellings started in Wales has fallen by 35% since the same quarter in 2007.
Published: 10 September 2008 - NPD Update - 2008 Key Stage data
Final KS1, KS2 and KS3 data for 2008 are now available on the Summary and Comparative reporting tools on the National Pupil Database (NPD).
Published: 08 September 2008 - NPD Update - PLASC data (provisional) from the January 2008 census is now available
PLASC data (provisional) from the January 2008 census is now available on the National Pupil Database (NPD).
Published: 05 September 2008 - New statistical geography released for Wales
The Data Unit has coordinated the development of a new statistical geography – the Upper Super Output Area (USOA).
Published: 29 August 2008 - Housing Demolitions and Hazards (HHSRS), 1 April 2007 – 31 March 2008 publication
The Housing Demolitions and Hazards publication for the period 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2008 has been published.
Published: 27 August 2008 - Free Swimming data has been published
The Free Swimming datasets have been published on our dissemination system.
Published: 08 August 2008 - WIMD 2008 was published
The Welsh Assembly Government published an update to the index on 9 July 2008. The update has reviewed where there are clusters of multiple deprivation; and shows the contribution of the eight domains to those clusters.
Published: 09 July 2008 - Homelessness in Wales data (WHO12)
The Homelessness in Wales data for the period January - March 2008 has been published.
Published: 25 June 2008 - Registered Social Landlords - Sales data
The Registered Social Landlord - Sales data for the period January - March 2008 has been published.
Published: 18 June 2008 - Sales of Local Authority Dwellings in Wales data (WHO7)
The Sales of Local Authority Dwellings in Wales data for the period January - March 2008 has been published.
Published: 18 June 2008 - Survey Advice and Guidance
The Survey Development and Support team are promoting the survey advice and guidance services they offer.
Published: 13 June 2008 - New build physical progress publication (WHO2)
The new build physical progress publication for the period January - March 2008 has been published.
Published: 11 June 2008 - Our business plan
We have published a new business plan. It sets out our strategic priorities for the next three years.
Published: 30 May 2008 - Open Training now available!
We are now able to publish the list of dates for our Open Training courses for 2008-09.
Published: 29 May 2008
