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.
West Midlands; Shropshire and Staffordshire; Staffordshire CC
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Arts / Entertainment Sport, Amusement And Recreation Sports Activities And Amusement And Recreation Activities 93.21 - Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
190 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
9 November 2015
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Theme park Alton Towers has announced plans to cut 190 jobs. The Staffordshire tourist attraction suffered poor visitor numbers after a high-profile accident on one of its rides in June 2015. The accident resulted in serious injuries and received much media coverage. The site generally employs around 1,000 permanent staff and 1,500 seasonal workers for the peak months. 190 job losses are expected from the permanent staff and the company will also seek to make savings by not filling casual vacancies. A consultation process is expected to begin after employee representatives have been selected.
Sources
9 November 2015: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2015), Alton Towers, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 85455, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/85455.
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