Bedford Borough's Dramatic Unemployment Drop Continues

Latest unemployment figures for Bedford Borough have revealed that the dramatic fall in the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is continuing. The figures show that a further 126 people came off JSA in November 2014, meaning the number of claimants has fallen by a massive 49% since the early part of last year. The proportion of claimants now stands at 2.2%, having fallen for nine consecutive months.

Confirmation of the continuing fall in unemployment in the Borough follow on from the latest figures on jobs growth, which show an additional 2,400 people in work in Bedford Borough against the count in the previous quarter.

Commenting, Mayor Dave Hodgson said: "The continuing fall in the number of Jobseeker's Allowance claimants really is fantastic news. This downward trend mirrors the dramatic growth in new jobs created locally, and it is so important for households across the Borough's communities.'

"There is always more to do, and through our Jobs Hub, encouraging new investment, developing key infrastructure such as the bypass under construction, supporting apprenticeship growth and more, we will continue to do all we can to ensure this trend continues."