Jobs Decline In Hull & Grimsby

Hull and Grimsby are among the worst places in the country when it comes to jobs growth.

There are now 10,000 fewer jobs in Hull compared to ten years ago - that's a fall of around 8% since 2004.

While in Grimsby economic growth has fallen by just over 7% with 5,000 less jobs in the town now.

The Centre for Cities report also found that Britain's so-called 'north-south divide' has grown over the last decade.

It found just one job was created in northern areas for every 12 positions which opened up in the south.

Andrew Carter from the organisation said:

“This report makes the strongest economic case yet for the next Government to step up to the challenge of investing in the long-term success of our cities, and build a brighter future in which more people and places can contribute to, and share in, prosperity and growth.

“The stark picture the report paints of the enormous gap in the fortunes of UK cities over 10 years underlines why a ‘steady as she goes’ approach must be scrapped. We must move from thinking that bundling up new funding streams with bureaucratic delays, or simply tinkering around the edges with well-intentioned announcements, will be enough to reverse trends that are becoming increasingly entrenched.

“Cities need long-term funding and strategic planning, and policies that go to the heart of addressing the key drivers of economic growth – including transport, planning, skills and housing. This report throws down the gauntlet for all parties to turn their recent interest and pledges around cities and devolution into a clear plan to grow jobs and businesses, and improve quality of life throughout the United Kingdom.”