England

Established in 1994, ERS specialises in undertaking research and providing consultancy services in the fields of economic development, community development and regeneration. ERS staff have specific interests in a wide range of related issues, including economic impact, enterprise, jobs and training, education, community buildings, crime & community safety, housing and health and arts & culture. Employing a combination of methodologies, ERS has established needs and opportunities, appraised proposals, evaluated projects and programmes, designed strategies and brokered partnership development.