Mark Whitehead 04 December 2017

Government cuts force council to propose 50 redundancies

Blackpool Council could make up to 50 people redundant and lose a further 20 contract posts under spending plans for next year.

The proposals aim to make £5.5m savings which the council blames on Government funding cuts.

Staff are also being asked to take unpaid holidays to save £1m. The council said the final redundancy figure may be lower and is 'nowhere near' as many as in previous years.

Other councils have reportedly used unpaid leave as a way of saving money - last month Northamptonshire County Council ordered staff to take a day’s holiday without pay to save £2m a month.

Blackpool council leader Simon Blackburn said: 'This year we have tried to protect front line services, as much as we possibly can, by looking at new and creative ways of saving money and generating income.

'However, the difficult reality is that the budget proposals may result in a maximum of 50 redundancies with an additional 20 contract posts ending - although we expect the final figure to be lower.

'In addition, all employees will be asked once again to volunteer to take unpaid leave which will save approximately £1m a year.'

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Social Worker

North Yorkshire Council
From £38,220 to £42,839 per annum + relocation support
North Yorkshire Council’s Family Assessment and Support Team is looking for Social Workers to join their Scarborough Teams. Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Tutor

Essex County Council
Up to £30377.00 per annum + Pension
TutorPermanent, Part Time£30,377 per annum full time equivalent Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Leaving Care Case Worker

North Yorkshire Council
From £34,434 up to £38,220 per annum, pro rata
Are you passionate about supporting care experienced young people? Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Registration Officer/Deputy Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£24,895 - £28,132 per annum (£14,130-£15,967 per annum pro rata based on 21 hours)
We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join us as a Registration Officer/Deputy Registrar! Maidenhead, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Refuse Loader

North Yorkshire Council
£24,796- £25,989 per annum
We are looking for a Refuse Loader to join our depot in Scarborough. Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council
Linkedin Banner