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

> > 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 1694.

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 and Sawley into the town.

Twin Towns

• Romorantin-Lanthenay, France • Langen, Germany

> > Overview of Long Eaton Long Eaton Today

Long Eaton is a traditional market town centrally located halfway between and 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.

> > Overview of Derbyshire

Derbyshire is a large, diverse county with a population in excess of three quarters of a million. Total population - 2012 to 2013 Table showing total population by area 2012-2013 It is home to more than twenty-five thousand businesses. Derbyshire is a Area 2012 2013 county in the East of England; it is a largely rural county with no population population major urban centre. Of the eight districts within Derbyshire, Erewash is the Borough 122,700 123,500 largest urban local authority area, followed by Chesterfield. District 76,400 76,700 Chesterfield Borough 103,800 104,000 The Peak District National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, District 71,300 71,300 accounts for more than a third of the county’s total land area and stretches Erewash Borough 112,800 113,200 beyond Derbyshire. The county is easily accessible from surrounding areas, High Peak Borough 91,100 91,100 with more than 8.4 million people living within 30 kilometres of its boundary. District 99,300 99,300 District 96,000 97,100 Derbyshire is rich in natural mineral resources such as lead, iron, coal, and Derbyshire 773,500 776,200 limestone, which have been exploited over a long period—lead, for example, Derby City 250,600 251,400 has been mined since Roman times. 4,567,700 4,598,700 England 53,493,700 53,865,800 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 and Toyota, who have one of the UK’s largest car manufacturing plants at Burnaston.

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

> > Overview of Derbyshire The Derbyshire Local Enterprise Partnership LEP estimates that up to 22,000 new jobs could be created The Derby and Derbyshire, Nottingham and (D2N2) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) covers Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership has agreed an expansion to its Growth counties, including the cities of Derby and Nottingham. Deal with the Government which will see an extra £22.2m invested in Derbyshire, The LEP is one of seven LEP areas in the East Midlands, some of which overlap with each other or extend into Derby, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham other counties. between 2016 and 2021. This is in addition to the £174m of funding committed by D2N2 is one of the largest LEPs in England covering an area with a population of over two million people and the Government on 7 July 2014. Over the economic output of over £36 billion. lifetime of its Deal (2015-2021) the Local Enterprise Partnership estimates that up Objectives of Local Enterprise Partnership for Derbyshire include: to 22,000 new jobs could be created, 10,000 new homes built and that • Build on the area’s reputation for internationally competitive science, manufacturing, engineering and it has the potential to generate creative industries, driving better productivity and growth as the region develops a low carbon economy. £550m public and private • Develop a distinctive cultural, sport and tourism offer to world class standards. investment. • 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.

> > Overview of Derbyshire What is the benefit for local businesses?

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

> > Overview of Derbyshire

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

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

> > Addressing Youth Unemployment

Employers hold the key to helping young people harness their potential

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

> > 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.

> > Addressing Youth Unemployment

Employment by Occupation for Derbyshire & Unemployment by sought occupation Nottinghamshire (September 2014)

In January 2015, 41.2% of Derbyshire’s jobseekers sought an occupation 1 Managers, Directors And Senior Officials 83,400 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 2 Professional Occupations 193,400 17.0% since January 2014. Additionally, 25.1% of jobseekers in the county sought jobs in Elementary occupations. The Professional occupational 3 Associate Professional & Technical 125,200 group saw the lowest numbers of Derbyshire’s unemployed seeking employment (0.8%), this is marginally lower than the East Midlands (0.9%), 4 Administrative & Secretarial 116,500 and below the England average of 1.3%. 5 Skilled Trades Occupations 116,600 The Professional (64.3%), Associate professional and technical (58.1%); skilled trades (61.5%) and process, plant & machine operatives (50.0%) 6 Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 91,600 groups, saw the largest decreases in sought occupation since January 2014. The number of people seeking occupations as Managers and senior 7 Sales and Customer Service Occupations 82,100 officials increased by 43.0%; the total number of jobseekers where the sought occupation is ‘unknown’ decreased by 15.2% in Derbyshire. 8 Process Plant & Machine Operatives 86,100

9 Elementary Occupations 112,000

> > 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. Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire By boosting skills companies will see their level of productivity increase and business will play its part by (September 2014) improving competitiveness, in addition furthering opportunities for young people by way of apprenticeships and more training for older workers is crucial. NVQ4 And Above 404,700

Workforce planning is a continuous process of shaping the workforce to ensure that it is capable of delivering NVQ3 And Above 712,500 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. 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

> > Summary

Strategic Objectives of Derbyshire Include: PMP’s Objective

1. Growing Businesses At PMP Recruitment we understand that every organisation needs a constant supply of Providing an entrepreneurial environment, as this candidates with the necessary skills because this is the foundation of business success delivers innovative companies growing in scale. and we appreciate that it is the educational policies, not economic conditions, which is the essential element of confronting our present global talent mismatch. 2. Learning and Skills Developing skills to make best use of human PMP Recruitment constantly endeavour to develop and nurture relationships which capital and prepare Derbyshire residents for they have with all their candidates on their database, as well as continually seeking and tomorrow’s labour market. engaging with new candidates to attract fresh talent.

3. Global Connections At PMP Recruitment we recognise, completely, that the long-term economic health of Focusing on physical/electronic infrastructure towns and cities rests on investment in citizens’ skills and professional qualifications. to create world class locations and ensuring Derbyshire’s businesses are connected to the Also as a recruitment agency we acknowledge our responsibility “that we must always global economy. 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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