Tuesday 28th April
I have received a copy of the latest unemployment figures for Birmingham, which are very worrying indeed. As of March 2009, the unemployment rate in Birmingham was 11.8%, compared with 8.2% a year ago. This is apparently one of the fastest increases in the country by a major city. This compares with the national average of 5.5% and the West Midlands average of 7.1%. The Council is trying halt this by working with large employers, developing an apprenticeship scheme for young adults not in training or employment and expanding the benefit advice service.
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And whats the rate in Brandwood? After all we are 10th worst area in UK according to Nu-Liarbour figures are we not?
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Its about 10% in Brandwood Ward. The Council are doing the above.
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