The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) in Wyre Forest has decreased by 1% since the Government took power. This shows a marked difference from the figures between 2005 and 2010 where the number of JSA claimants jumped from 1,028 to 2,448- an increase of 138%.
Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest, met with Treasury minister Mark Hoban, yesterday, to discuss the West Midlands economy in light of the forthcoming Budget. The meeting was organised by Mark in his capacity as co-chair of the All Party Group for the Economy of the West Midlands.
Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest, welcomes the announcement of a £60 million government grant scheme for rural entrepreneurs. The new scheme means that rural businesses can apply for individual grants which could range from £25,000 to more than £1m each. The objective is to support businesses in increasing competitiveness and profits.
Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest, welcomes the news that the number of apprentices in the area has risen by 115% since 2009. This rise puts the total number in Wyre Forest at 980. The West Midlands as a whole have seen a rise of 71% which brings the total number in the region to 54,290.
New employment figures for Wyre Forest show the number of unemployed claimants is 77 higher than in January this year. This raises the total number of unemployed to 2,431 and represents 5% of the economically active population.
Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest, is taking action on local unemployment. With recent announcements of job losses in Wyre Forest adding to an existing problem, Mark is organising a local jobs fair to be held in Kidderminster Town Hall.
Mark Garnier, Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest, has today expressed deep regret at the news that Sealine, the Kidderminster based luxury boats and yacht company, will be laying off staff. This announcement follows on from the news last week that there will also be jobs losses at Brintons Carpets.
Mark Garnier raised Wyre Forest’s infrastructure needs at the highest level, today, at a meeting with Norman Baker, Minister of State for Transport. Joined by Worcestershire County Council Leader Cllr Adrian Hardman, Mark met the minister at his department to push forward the case for new relief roads to be built in Stourport and Kidderminster.
Mark Garner, MP for Wyre Forest, has been making a strong case in Parliament for the need to tackle the problem of metal theft. Over the last week, Mark, who is vice chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Combating Metal Theft, has been meeting with interested local groups, speaking in debates and meeting Government ministers to deal with the issue.
Mark Garnier has joined with 105 other, cross party, MPs in writing to the Prime Minister urging a reduction in the amount of subsidy given to onshore wind.
