Latest figures released by the ONS confirm that employment levels in York continue to be stable.
There were 945 claimants in January 0.7% of the population. Of these, 630 were men and 320 women.
The number of claimants dropped by 5
5 compared to January 2016.
The count includes 574 who are claiming job seekers allowance.
Nationally the UK has an employment rate of 73.7%. This compares to an EU average of 67.1%.
York job centre has around 5000 vacancies listed.
Young people will be able to find out about over 100 apprenticeship vacancies across the city at the latest York apprenticeship recruitment event on 2 March 2017.The event is coordinated by City of York Council’s York Apprenticeship Hub team.
The recruitment event, which takes place at West Offices between 4.00pm and 7.00pm, looks to highlight both the individual benefits of pursuing an apprenticeship job with training and the business benefits of hiring apprentices.
The event will provide an opportunity for young people aged 16-24 and their parents or carers, to meet with recruiting employers and to find out about alternative routes to Level 3 qualifications and university.
As well as the chance to speak to employers, training providers and current apprentices the event will also offer the opportunity for young people to book one-to-one advice sessions. The guidance sessions can advise people on CVs, job searching, interviews and the different options available to them.
With over 100 apprenticeship vacancies across the city, including accountancy, marketing, engineering and health, the event has lots to offer people who are considering their next step toward a career. Employers, such as Nestlé, Siemens, Portakabin, the Armed services, Marriott Hotel and many more, will be looking to fill vacancies and share information on their apprenticeship schemes. Training providers will also be available to discuss other York based apprenticeship vacancies and training opportunities.
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There have been several announcements about investment in the York City centre over the last few weeks.
Details of a new hotel in Hungate have been released while most of the troubled Stonebow building will become residential with commercial and leisure at street level.
In Piccadilly, the old NCP car park site may be turned into a hotel and flats. Nearby, Ryedale House is set to become apartments.
The Council has rejected interest in building a hotel on the former Reynard’s garage site, controversially preferring a medium term retail option involving the use of shipping containers! This has prompted renewed calls for a planning blueprint for the area to be agreed quickly, followed by comprehensive redevelopment work.
It’s not difficult to see why retail is being squeezed in the City centre.
There are a record number of empty shops in the City with (potential) shopper numbers declining. This can be contrasted with hotel bedroom charges (and occupancy levels) which are at record highs.
Very high sale prices on City center apartments are being achieved .
A two bedroomed flat in the Westgate development sold recently for £245,000. It had previously been sold in 2012 for £168,000 – a 45% increase.
A new 2 Bed flat conversion in Goodramgate is currently advertised for £315,000.
The drift into a hospitality led City centre economy – buoyed by high visitor numbers and more local residents – seems likely to gather pace.
We expect to see more commercial premises including shops being converted into homes.
The Council has published the latest figures from its footfall cameras. The figures cover the period up to 25th December 2016 and provide a guide to the number of people walking around the City Centre.
December Visitor numbers in York
At first glance, the figures suggest that impressions about visitor numbers may have been optimistic. There has been a dramatic drop in the numbers on Coney Street, no doubt influenced by the high profile shop closures which took place in 2016.
Other streets are also showing a drop compared to 2015 when the Boxing Day floods took a toll on some parts of the City centre.
Even Parliament Street – which should have benefited from the ambitious St Nicholas Fair – doesn’t seem to have enjoyed the expected boost.
Of course, footfall figures are only part of the story. Trader turnover is a vital barometer while hotels look at room occupancy figures. The latter were buoyant earlier in the year.
Large and small visitor attractions monitor admission numbers carefully and there is some evidence to suggest that iconic attractions like the Minster did well towards the end of the year.
It may also be that the benefits of a cleaner, safer and better illuminated City centre – sponsored by the Business Improvement District – will make a difference in future years as “word of mouth” spreads the good news..
…. but in the meantime the authorities should be producing an analysis of what went right, together with a battle plan to address any failings.
Castle car park not full this week
Parliament Street quiet since Christmas
ONS statistics released today show an increase of 15 residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Universal Credit claimants (out of work) in November compared to last month’s figures meaning there are now 955 claimants in the city.
However this is a decrease of 45 residents from November 2015.
The figures show a 19.4 per cent fall in the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in the past twelve months.
The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.4 per cent of the working population which contrasts to the regional average which stands at 1.5 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.2 per cent. (more…)
Over 140 apprentices will be graduating at the York Apprenticeship Graduation and Awards Ceremony on the 24 November 2016.
The event is to celebrate the hard work and dedication of young people and adults who have successfully completed their apprenticeship qualification.
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Figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown continued low unemployment rates in York.
The figures show a 24.8 per cent fall in the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in the past twelve months.
Preliminary statistics have shown an increase of 17 residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Universal Credit claimants (out of work) in October compared to last month’s figures meaning there are now 945 claimants in the city.
However this is a decrease of 95 residents from October 2015.
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 1.6 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.2 per cent.
Statistics released today by the Department for Work and Pensions have shown that the number of people claiming benefits in York has fallen and shown York to be the third best performing local authority in the region.
As of May 2016 the number of people claiming benefits is 8,990, a figure which represents a fall of 120 from the previous quarter February 2016. The figure represents 6.5 per cent of the working population in York, compared to 13.1 per cent in the region and 11.5 per cent nationally.
Cllr Keith Aspden, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economic Development at City of York Council said: “It is pleasing to see that the number of jobseekers in York is continuing to fall year on year. We are committed to supporting residents, as shown by recent job fairs in the city. We will also continue to work with businesses across York to grow the economy and develop and retain talent.”
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show a 26.4 percent reduction over the past year in the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in York.
In September 2015 there were 720 claimants.
However, the number of residents claiming Universal Credit rose from 638 in August to 648 in September. This is the second successive month when long term unemployed numbers in the City have increased.
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 1.6 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.3 per cent.
