The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Public Administration And Defence Public Administration And Defence; Compulsory Social Security Administration Of The State And The Economic And Social Policy Of The Community 84.11 - General public administration activities
650 jobs Number of planned job losses
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
16 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
16 February 2009
Foreseen end date
16 February 2010
Description
Leeds City Council has announced that it is to cut 650 jobs as it attempts to reduce its costs as it has received lower government grants. However, the council, which employs 33,000 people, is to also create 200 new posts. The changes will take place in the next year.
Sources
16 February 2009: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Leeds City Council, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 68281, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68281.
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