Positive job figures for Chesterfield
The number of people out of work and claiming jobseekers allowance in Chesterfield has fallen again this month.
Across the three counties the overall claimant count fell by 38 to 1155 in July compared with 1,193 in June and by 505 from 1660 in July 2014.
Chris Hobson, Director of Policy for East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) said: “The overall trend continues to be very positive, especially the year-on-year figures across the three counties covered by the Chamber.
“Job creation is a really important part of economic growth and it’s great to see that the East Midlands is still one of the leading regions in the country in this regard.
“It is important, though, that the jobs created are accompanied by increased productivity so that the growth in jobs is sustainable.”
