Regional Profile Long Eaton & Derbyshire

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1 Regional Profile Long Eaton & Derbyshire

2 Content Overview of Long Eaton Overview of Derbyshire Unemployment Statistics (January 2015) Workforce Skills Summary Long Eaton & Derbyshire

3 Overview of Long Eaton History Long Eaton is referred to as Aitone, in the Domesday Book. Several meanings are associated with this name, for example farm between streams or low lying land. In 1228 the village gained the Long prefix due to its length. The cottages and farms straggled along the Market Place, High Street and Main Street. The Great Fire of Long Eaton ripped through 14 houses and several other buildings in the Market Place destroying them in By 1900 the town had grown to have a population of over 10,000. It had expanded with the construction of many new houses, business premises and factories throughout the Victorian period. In 1921 Long Eaton s boundaries were extended bringing Wilsthorpe and parts of both Sandiacre and Sawley into the town. Twin Towns Romorantin-Lanthenay, France Langen, Germany

4 Overview of Long Eaton Long Eaton Today Long Eaton is a traditional market town centrally located halfway between Nottingham and Derby in the borough of Erewash with a population of around 44,000. The town sits beside Junction 25 of the M1 and has good railway links to most major cities within Britain. Economy of Long Eaton The economic performance of Long Eaton is mixed as there is a high percentage of economically active residents, but an above average level of out-of-work benefit claimants. The area s educational attainment is mixed: with a lower percentage of adults with a degree than other parts of Derbyshire, but attainment at GCSE and Foundation Stage is in line with the overall figure for the county. Transport The main road through the town forms part of the A6005 and junction 25 of the M1 motorway is located on its north western border. The Long Eaton railway station is on the Midland Main Line and the Erewash Canal passes through the town.

5 Overview of Derbyshire Derbyshire is a large, diverse county with a population in excess of three quarters of a million. It is home to more than twenty-five thousand businesses. Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England; it is a largely rural county with no major urban centre. Of the eight districts within Derbyshire, Erewash is the largest urban local authority area, followed by Chesterfield. The Peak District National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, accounts for more than a third of the county s total land area and stretches beyond Derbyshire. The county is easily accessible from surrounding areas, with more than 8.4 million people living within 30 kilometres of its boundary. Derbyshire is rich in natural mineral resources such as lead, iron, coal, and limestone, which have been exploited over a long period lead, for example, has been mined since Roman times. Nationally famous companies in Derbyshire include Rolls Royce, one of the world s leading aerospace companies, based since before World War I in Derby, Thorntons just south of Alfreton and Toyota, who have one of the UK s largest car manufacturing plants at Burnaston. Total population to 2013 Table showing total population by area Area population population Amber Valley Borough 122, ,500 Bolsover District 76,400 76,700 Chesterfield Borough 103, ,000 Derbyshire Dales District 71,300 71,300 Erewash Borough 112, ,200 High Peak Borough 91,100 91,100 North East Derbyshire District 99,300 99,300 South Derbyshire District 96,000 97,100 Derbyshire 773, ,200 Derby City 250, ,400 East Midlands 4,567,700 4,598,700 England 53,493,700 53,865,800

6 Overview of Derbyshire Derby is a city rich in heritage An ambition of Derbyshire - Derbyshire is a place which aims to have: Derby is central, compact, connected and hi-tech - and it has been since the eighteenth century. The city was alive to new ideas from inspirational thinkers like Erasmus Darwin and industrialists like Richard Arkwright. Joseph Wright expressed the spirit of the Industrial Revolution in his paintings, illuminating the opportunities of a changing world. It was a time when there were no boundaries to art, science and craft and no barriers to creative thought. Today, PMP Recruitment aim to help young people throughout the county of Derbyshire to be inspired by the world of work, get good qualifications and have more opportunities to get ready to start their working life and impress local employers. a distinctive appeal as a location of choice to live, learn, work and invest where enterprise is encouraged and support is available to those who are determined to succeed where skills and learning opportunities are geared to the needs of the Derbyshire economy a region with a range and choice of quality housing; business infrastructure; retail and leisure facilities in a highly attractive environment has a range, type and mix of locations and facilities for sustainable local employment where lifelong learning is supported and easily accessed where knowledge is a key driver of economic growth, allowing industry sectors to compete in the global economy where there is continued strong growth in key industry sectors

7 Overview of Derbyshire The Derbyshire Local Enterprise Partnership The Derby and Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) covers Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire counties, including the cities of Derby and Nottingham. The LEP is one of seven LEP areas in the East Midlands, some of which overlap with each other or extend into other counties. D2N2 is one of the largest LEPs in England covering an area with a population of over two million people and economic output of over 36 billion. Objectives of Local Enterprise Partnership for Derbyshire include: Build on the area s reputation for internationally competitive science, manufacturing, engineering and creative industries, driving better productivity and growth as the region develops a low carbon economy. Develop a distinctive cultural, sport and tourism offer to world class standards. Share the benefits of economic growth across its cities, towns and rural communities. Meet employers current and future skills demands through highly rated and ambitious education partners. Secure investment in regeneration and infrastructure projects that stimulate private sector growth. LEP estimates that up to 22,000 new jobs could be created The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership has agreed an expansion to its Growth Deal with the Government which will see an extra 22.2m invested in Derbyshire, Derby, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham between 2016 and This is in addition to the 174m of funding committed by the Government on 7 July Over the lifetime of its Deal ( ) the Local Enterprise Partnership estimates that up to 22,000 new jobs could be created, 10,000 new homes built and that it has the potential to generate 550m public and private investment.

8 Overview of Derbyshire What is the benefit for local businesses? Additional proposed projects include: Building an Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Nottingham University to improve the provision of manufacturing research and graduate level skills, as part of a 100m plan Support Drakelow Park with a bridge and bypass to allow development of an employment park and 300 homes Bring Buxton Spa back into use as a mineral water spa hotel in Buxton, boosting the visitor economy Opening up Nottinghamshire housing sites and improving Cotgrave s town centre, creating up to 2,700 jobs and 1,600 houses As well as much needed infrastructure to open up development sites, the Growth Deal confirms additional funding for reducing congestion, improved accessibility to labour markets, additional funding towards graduate skills provision in advanced manufacturing, plus associated indirect and construction jobs. The Deputy Prime Minister recently said: A quiet revolution is underway in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and across the country, as Growth Deals signal the death of the culture where Whitehall calls the shots. I ve seen for myself the difference it makes to give these two counties, including the great cities of Nottingham and Derby, more power over skills, over business support, over infrastructure spending. Jobs, skills, transport, science, and quality of life are at the heart of the long term economic plan to make Derbyshire contribute to the Engine for Growth in the UK.

9 Overview of Derbyshire What proposed projects will this new tranche of funding deliver? An Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Nottingham University - Training over 3000 manufacturing engineers and delivering a 60m research and knowledge exchange activity. A 100m plan to improve manufacturing research and graduate level skills provision. Drakelow Park - A bridge and bypass to allow development of a 12 hectare Employment Park, plus further brownfield land available for development, which would create 460 jobs and deliver 300 homes. A46 Corridor - Funding local infrastructure requirements to bring forward development sites along the a46 at RAF Newton, Cotgave and Bingham; this would create 2,700 jobs and 1,600 houses. Ashbourne Airfield Access - Provision of a new access and link road to unlock development land providing an additional 300 housing and 500 jobs. Buxton Crescent Large hotel and spa development, bringing Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings back into use, boosting the visitor economy and delivering 140 direct jobs. Midland Mainline Market Harborough Improvements Improving the journey time for non-stop passenger and freight train services on the Midland Main Line, through the realignment of the rail infrastructure at Market Harborough, in conjunction with Leicester and Leicestershire and Sheffield City Region LEP. The Growth Deal will promote growth in Derbyshire, Derby, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham through improvements to infrastructure, enabling housing sites to be developed, job creation and graduate level skills provision. According to estimates by the LEP, the Growth Deal could bring to Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire: Up to 22,000 Jobs Up to 10,000 Homes Up to 550m public and private sector investment

10 Unemployment Statistics (January 2015) Annual change in unemployment Youth Unemployment in Derbyshire (under 25 s) January 2015 In January 2015, there were 7,474 people in Derbyshire aged 16 to 64 claiming job seekers allowance, 31.9% less than at the same time in the previous year (10,969). This is a significant reduction in the fall in year-on-year unemployment levels. The annual rate of decrease in Derbyshire since January 2014 was similar to the regional change (-32.1%) but below the national change (-33.2%). The gap between Derbyshire and England remains relatively close. There were 2,080 people aged under 25 who were unemployed in Derbyshire. This represents over a quarter (27.8%) of all unemployed people in the administrative county. At district level, all eight of the districts in Derbyshire, have youth unemployment levels that are above the national average (21.8%), with the exception of Derbyshire Dales that is in line with the national figure. Unemployment is more common amongst young people. Typically the unemployment rate for under 25 year olds in the county is nearly twice the working-age average. In January 2015 the unemployment rate for 16 to 24 year olds in Derbyshire was 2.6%, higher than East Midlands (2.5%) and England (2.3%). At district level, Chesterfield (4.3%), Erewash (3.3%), North East Derbyshire (2.9%), Bolsover 2.7%, and Amber Valley (2.5%) had rates above the national average (2.3%), whilst Derbyshire Dales (1.0%), South Derbyshire (1.4%), and High Peak (2.1%) had rates below the national average. Long-term unemployed (out of work for more than a year) In January 2015, there were 1,805 people in Derbyshire who had been claiming Job Seekers Allowance for more than a year.

11 Addressing Youth Unemployment Employers hold the key to helping young people harness their potential High Student Population 75,300 (Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire) September 2014 We appreciate that there is no quick fix solution and the answer to youth unemployment in Derbyshire must come collectively from politicians, businesses, recruitment agencies, schools and colleges. PMP Recruitment constantly works with businesses/ industry in order to develop the economy of Derbyshire and to create a future for its young people in line with the UK economy. Employers in the region hold the key to helping young people prepare for work and harnessing their potential. Advantages of recruiting young people Young people often have an abundance of energy and a natural thirst for knowledge, which can rub off on colleagues and help invigorate the workplace. As a recruitment agency we witness how young people tend to push themselves, wanting to make a lasting impression and prove what they can do. Their sheer determination to complete their work can inspire colleagues around them. Therefore, if a company puts sufficient time and thought into recruiting young people, it can subsequently provide a very positive return on investment. There are clear business benefits to employing young people It is crucial for the wellbeing of young people that businesses take real ownership for skills development and good job creation it is by local employers accepting responsibility that the whole community of Derbyshire will achieve a positive impact and sustainable employment.

12 Addressing Youth Unemployment Employers in Derbyshire should recruit locally, appreciate community talent and nurture a skilful neighbouring workforce Just by tapping into the numbers of unemployed young people throughout Derbyshire a company is not only providing jobs but will be allowing those young people to present fresh ideas, vision and inspiration which are the necessities of every organisation. Preparing young people for work is a joint responsibility between employers, educators and government PMP Recruitment believes it is important to develop local workforce strategies for the young people of Derbyshire and PMP Recruitment aim to work in conjunction with schools, colleges and employers in the region to introduce young people into the world of work in order to help them understand a working environment. Young people need more support to assist them from the transition of education to work. Research at PMP Recruitment reveals that more than three-quarters (88%) of businesses think school leavers are unprepared for the workplace, while over half 54% think graduates are now work ready.

13 Addressing Youth Unemployment Unemployment by sought occupation Employment by Occupation for Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire (September 2014) In January 2015, 41.2% of Derbyshire s jobseekers sought an occupation in Sales and customer service, higher than the East Midlands (38.5%) but similar to England (41.8%). This represents a decrease in the county of 17.0% since January Additionally, 25.1% of jobseekers in the county sought jobs in Elementary occupations. The Professional occupational group saw the lowest numbers of Derbyshire s unemployed seeking employment (0.8%), this is marginally lower than the East Midlands (0.9%), and below the England average of 1.3%. The Professional (64.3%), Associate professional and technical (58.1%); skilled trades (61.5%) and process, plant & machine operatives (50.0%) groups, saw the largest decreases in sought occupation since January The number of people seeking occupations as Managers and senior officials increased by 43.0%; the total number of jobseekers where the sought occupation is unknown decreased by 15.2% in Derbyshire Managers, Directors And Senior Officials 83,400 Professional Occupations 193,400 Associate Professional & Technical 125,200 Administrative & Secretarial 116,500 Skilled Trades Occupations 116,600 Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 91,600 Sales and Customer Service Occupations 82,100 Process Plant & Machine Operatives 86,100 Elementary Occupations 112,000

14 Workforce Skills Why is workforce planning important? Workforce planning enables a city to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity by having employees with the right knowledge and skills and who are a good fit for the job they are in, which in turn strengthens an organisation s capacity to achieve business targets. By boosting skills companies will see their level of productivity increase and business will play its part by improving competitiveness, in addition furthering opportunities for young people by way of apprenticeships and more training for older workers is crucial. Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire (September 2014) NVQ4 And Above 404,700 Workforce planning is a continuous process of shaping the workforce to ensure that it is capable of delivering organisational objectives now and in the future; thus every town and city needs a strong and proficient workforce to enable it to prosper and to actively compete in today s increasingly competitive global market. NVQ3 And Above 712,500 NVQ2 And Above 942,400 PMP Recruitment aim to help Derbyshire to achieve strategic objectives including: NVQ1 And Above 1,126,900 Help the region to develop a skilled workforce for the future including addressing barriers to employability Promoting the area to become a competitive business location a modern business infrastructure Business growth encourage more dynamic businesses

15 Summary Strategic Objectives of Derbyshire Include: PMP s Objective 1. Growing Businesses Providing an entrepreneurial environment, as this delivers innovative companies growing in scale. 2. Learning and Skills Developing skills to make best use of human capital and prepare Derbyshire residents for tomorrow s labour market. At PMP Recruitment we understand that every organisation needs a constant supply of candidates with the necessary skills because this is the foundation of business success and we appreciate that it is the educational policies, not economic conditions, which is the essential element of confronting our present global talent mismatch. PMP Recruitment constantly endeavour to develop and nurture relationships which they have with all their candidates on their database, as well as continually seeking and engaging with new candidates to attract fresh talent. 3. Global Connections Focusing on physical/electronic infrastructure to create world class locations and ensuring Derbyshire s businesses are connected to the global economy. At PMP Recruitment we recognise, completely, that the long-term economic health of towns and cities rests on investment in citizens skills and professional qualifications. Also as a recruitment agency we acknowledge our responsibility that we must always be at the forefront of industry knowledge. It is our objective to help and assist all companies in Derbyshire and its surrounding region to recruit and employ successful candidates in order that they may fulfil business targets and compete in today s increasingly competitive global markets.

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