Number of York jobseekers stable

DIFF-HAPPY-JOBS-940Preliminary statistics have shown no change to the number of residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) in August compared to the previous month’s figures meaning there are 550 claimants in the city.

In August 2015 there were 765 claimants.

The number of residents claiming Universal Credit rose by four throughout August, bringing the total to 638.

The  figures released by the Office of National Statistics today which show a 28.1 percent reduction over the past year of the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in York.

The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.4 per cent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 1.7 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.3 per cent. (more…)

What’s on in York – Afternoon Tea with Helen Cadbury: To Catch a Rabbit

Homestead Park Pop-up Reading Cafe :
Thu 15 Sep : 2.30pm – 3.30pm :
£10

Helen CadburyAfternoon tea with a difference is on offer in the marquee at Homestead Park Reading Cafe with freshly brewed tea, fabulous cakes and top quality conversation.

At this exclusive event author Helen Cadbury will talk about her award-winning book To catch a rabbit and her inspirations for writing it followed by a discussion and the opportunity to have your book signed.

£10 to include afternoon tea and a copy of the book.

There are a maximum of 15 tickets and can be booked at any library in York.

t : 07917599895 e : homestead.park@exploreyork.org.uk t :@HomesteadPark