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 Public Administration And Defence; Compulsory Social Security 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
1,500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 February 2011
Employment effect (start)
3 February 2011
Foreseen end date
31 March 2012
Description
The Leeds Council has announced plans to cut 1500 jobs by end of March 2012. The job losses are part of wider budget cuts foreseen for the next financial year starting in Arpril.The Council faces up to a £90 million of cuts - caused by £50 million less in government grants and £40 million from cost pressures.
Sources
3 February 2011: Guardian
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Leeds Council, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 71576, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71576.
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