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.
North West (England); Greater Manchester; Greater Manchester North East
Location of affected unit(s)
Oldham
Sector
Public Administration / Defence 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
800 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
24 February 2011
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Oldham Council has announced that it expects to lose 800 jobs following the approval of its budget. Measures already announced to cut costs include the closure of three care homes and funding cuts for youth services and Sure Start. In addition there were proposals to cut the number of councillors from 60 to 40 and to significantly reduce the number of senior managers.
Sources
24 February 2011: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Oldham Council, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 71656, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/71656.
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