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OFFICIAL FIGURES
SHOW FALL OF 77,000 EMPLOYEES IN PUBLIC SECTOR SINCE 2010 GENERAL
ELECTION
38,900 of the fall in the
number of employees are from local government in the region, which
is a considerably higher number than original estimates and there is
still more to come as health authorities and councils are facing
significant new budget challenges next year says GMB
The number of employees across all the public sector in the North
West (not seasonally adjusted) has fallen from 724,000 in Q1 2010 to
647,000 in Q2 2012. This is a fall of 77,000 or -10.6% since the
general election in 2010.
The number of employees in Local Authorities in the North West fell
from 305,600 in Q1 2010 to 266,700 in Q2 2012. This is a fall of
38,900 or -13.3% since the general election in 2010.
The fall in the number of employees in Lancashire County Council is
the highest for a local authority in the North West. Between the 1st
quarter of 2010 and the 2nd quarter of 2012 the fall in the number
of employees in the council is 5,822. Next is Manchester with the
number of employees down by 3,985 followed by:- Liverpool 2,925,
Wirral 2,220, Sefton 1,995, Rochdale 1,833, Tameside 1,794, Cumbria
1,753, Cheshire East 1,727, Oldham 1,708, Wigan 1,592, Bolton 1,562,
Salford 1,209, Blackpool 1,088 and St Helens 1,049.
The number of employees across all the public sector in the UK
(seasonally adjusted) has fallen from 6,323,000 in Q1 2010 to
5,664,000 in Q2 2012. This is a fall of 659,000 or -10.4%. See Notes
to Editors below for the fall in the number of employees in all of
the public sector by region.
The number of employees in Local Authorities in England and Wales
fell from 2,254,700 in Q1 2010 to 1,957,900 in Q2 2012. This is a
fall of 296,800 or -13.2%. See Notes to Editors below for fall in
the number of employees by region in local authorities.
This analysis of official data from the Office of National
Statistics (ONS) was conducted by GMB, the union for public service
workers. Most of these are job losses arise from freezing vacancies,
redundancies and natural wastage as a result of budget cuts. Some of
the fall in numbers arise due to movement between public and private
sectors, like when schools become academies, and some, like
colleges, arise from reclassifications by ONS from public to private
sector. See
gmb.org.uk for the national
release and for the figures for 375 councils in England and Wales
and 22 councils in Scotland.
Paul McCarthy, GMB Regional Secretary, said:- "Plainly this
government has engineered the most savage decimation of public
services ever seen. As Mervyn King has said public service workers
carry no blame at all for the financial crisis; yet they are
carrying most of the burden while banks are bailed out, utility
prices spiral up and company bosses trouser ever bigger pay packets.
The scale of the fall in public sector employees so far now
outstrips the last two recessions in 1982-87 and 1992-97 to stand at
a shocking 77,000 in this region. Of this a huge number are from
priority services like health, social services education and the
police. 38,900 of the fall in the number of employees are from local
government in the region, which is a considerably higher number than
original estimates and there is still more to come as health
authorities and councils are facing significant new budget
challenges next year."
Measles case
confirmed at hospital
A case of measles has been
confirmed at Ormskirk hospital with three suspected cases under
investigation at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. The
confirmed measles case was a child who attended the accident and
emergency department earlier this month. An adult who had contact
with the child has also had measles symptoms and was treated at
Southport hospital before being discharged home. The Trust saw a
further two suspected cases, 1 adult and 1 child, on Saturday, 24
November 2012. More than 600 cases of measles have been confirmed in
the North West this year, the highest of any English region, with
the outbreak Centred on Merseyside and West Lancashire. It is the
biggest outbreak in the area since the MMR vaccine that protects
against measles, mumps and rubella was introduced in 1988. Dr
Geraldine Boocock, Medical Director of the Trust, said:-
"Measles is an avoidable viral illness that is highly infectious and
spreads easily among people who are not protected by two doses of
MMR vaccine. Although most people will get over measles without too
many problems, a significant number will develop serious
complications including ear infection, diarrhoea, pneumonia or
meningitis. People who suspect they or a family member has measles
should telephone their GP before attending GP surgeries, NHS walk-in
Centres or hospital A&E departments. This allows arrangements to be
made in advance to minimise the measles patients' contact with other
people who may be vulnerable to infection."
The Health Protection Agency also advises:-
► Avoiding contact with others,
particularly pregnant women and infants as they are more vulnerable
to infection and measles is highly infectious.
► Staying away from schools, nurseries and
work places until at least four days after the onset of the rash.
MISSING FROM
HOME APPEAL - NORMAN GRIFFITHS, LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE Police are
growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a man from north
Liverpool who has not been seen by his family since Saturday.
Norman Griffiths, aged 73, was last seen by his family in Tuebrook
on Saturday, who reported him missing the following evening.
His disappearance is out of character and concerns are growing for
his safety. Norman is described as white, around 5ft 7ins
tall, of medium build with a bald head and grey hair around the
sides and back. He usually wears glasses and was last seen wearing a
light blue jacket, black trousers and shoes. He was also carrying a
bag. He is believed to be driving a blue Hyundai car with the
registration number V809 ECW whch has recently been seen in Cheshire
and North Wales. Norman is also believed to have links to
Shrewsbury, Shropshire and Mid Glamorgan. Anyone who has seen
him or knows where he is should call Merseyside Police on:- 0151 777
4422 or the Missing Persons Bureau helpline on:- 116 000.d |
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Liverpool on the
up
A NEW audit of regeneration
in Liverpool has found that hundreds of millions of pounds worth of
projects are active in the City, despite the recession. Mayor
of Liverpool Joe Anderson presented a new report,
'Regeneration, Investment and Growth', to the Mayoral Select Committee on Thursday, 22
November 2012. It outlines the key regeneration activity taking place in
the City and shows that Liverpool is beginning to overcome the
economic downturn.
Figures show that at the beginning of the year, there were £604
million of projects on-site across the City. £275 million of these
have now completed, including the mixed-use Mann Island development,
the reconstruction of Edge Lane, Liverpool John Moores University's
new Redmonds building on Clarence Street and major road resurfacing
works around Sefton Park. Work continues on the remaining £329
million of projects.
Liverpool has been further boosted by another £461 million of new
developments which have started during 2012; taking the total of
ongoing regeneration projects in the City to almost £800 million.
Major schemes on-site include four new hotels, the refurbishment of
the Cunard Building, the rebuilding of the Everyman Theatre, the
restoration of Liverpool Central Library, three major health schemes
and 2,515 new homes, including the £25 million Anfield Village
development. Work has also started on American fashion chain Forever
21's flagship 5 storey store in the City Centre; while work is
underway on United Utilities' new Waste Treatment Plant at
Wellington Dock.
The ongoing work is creating 9,745 construction jobs and 2,432
permanent jobs, supporting the Mayor's pledge to make Liverpool a
preferred choice for investment and job creation.
Mayor Anderson said:- "These are encouraging figures and show
that, despite the recession, unprecedented Government cuts and
financial stagnation across the country, Liverpool is starting to
buck the trend.
It's vital that regeneration continues in this City and that we do
not allow the momentum we have built in recent years to fall away.
We are facing significant financial challenges, but we are
overcoming that by working innovatively with the private sector and
creating a can-do, business friendly culture in this City.
It's having a real impact. The continuing confidence in Liverpool is
helping attract substantial private sector investment, boosting our
economy and creating jobs. There is much more still to do, but there
is now clear evidence that we are heading in the right direction and
we can have every reason to be optimistic about the future."
The new figures show that the value of investment in Liverpool City
Centre in 2012 stands at £299 million and it is estimated that this
will grow to £322 million in 2013. This would take the City Centre
back to pre-recession levels of investment. Significantly,
development outside the City Centre is at its highest level ever,
with £284 million of schemes projected for completion during 2012.
Liverpool City Council's Director for Regeneration, Nick Kavanagh,
said:- "This is great news for Liverpool and a real sign that
significant regeneration and growth continues in this City. The
scope of activity going on at the moment is really encouraging. We
are seeing cranes appearing on our skyline once more, developers are
choosing Liverpool as their preferred destination, and new and
refurbished homes are springing up in our neighbourhoods. Liverpool
is open for business as never before. We are making the most of our
assets and working creatively with the private sector, and that is a
message which is being received loud and clear by investors."
The 'Regeneration, Investment and Growth' report highlights a
further £1.6billion of projects which are in the pipeline for the
near future, including the £200 million redevelopment of Edge Lane
Retail Park; a new £40 million exhibition Centre at Kings Dock, a
£169 million programme to deliver 12 new schools and major housing
schemes at 75 more sites across the City.
Future projects also include the later phases of the £160m Central
Village project, the £65m Baltic Triangle scheme and the
construction of a third building at Liverpool Science Park, as well
as ambitious plans for Kings Dock and the south docks.
These
schemes are expected to create over 15,000 construction jobs and
over 5,000 new jobs, indicating a continuing confidence in the
regeneration of the City.
You can view the Mayor's Regeneration, Investment and Growth
presentation at:-
iverpool.gov.uk/mayor/Speeches/.
REAPPEAL MFH
WILLIAM CHORLTON
MERSEYSIDE Police have issued a re-appeal for
information about a 57 year old man from Wallasey after he was
reported as being missing on Sunday, 25 November 2012.
Police are becoming increasingly
concerned about the welfare of 57 year old William Charlton, who is
also known as Billy Jones, whose recent behaviour has been out of
character for him. It is not known exactly where William has been
residing recently though police believe he is still in the Wallasey
area. William is described as being white, 5ft 7 ins tall of a
stocky build with a bald head and some grey hair. It is not known
what he is wearing. He is known to frequent the Wirral and Southport
areas. Officers and his family would urge William or anyone who
knows of his whereabouts to get in touch as a matter of urgency.
Police would advise the public not to approach William given his
recent erratic behaviour and instead contact them immediately.
Anyone with information is asked
to contact Merseyside Police on:- 101 and ask for the Wirral Control
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