In contrast to previous months, November saw the number of claimants of the Job-seekers Allowance (JSA) rising from 4.7% to 5.1% in Great Yarmouth. Together with North Norfolk (8.2%) these were the only two districts in the County to see their JSA claimant rate rise.
As a result of this increase, Great Yarmouth now sees itself sat in 15th place on the national table of highest JSA claimants. Norwich saw the greatest fall in JSA claimants, as their rate fell by 5.2% closely followed by a 4.8% drop in Broadland.
On a better note for Great Yarmouth, data from a chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) survey of 1,000 employers revealed that the short-term jobs outlook is at its most positive for five years. And, whilst Great Yarmouth resident wages are lower than the rest of Norfolk, workplace wages remained higher, highlighting that there are still relatively well paid jobs available in Great Yarmouth.
