Employment figures across North Lanarkshire rise for the fifth month in a row

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The number of people in work across North Lanarkshire continues to rise - for the fifth month in a row.Throughout the area there were 7635 ONS claimant counts made as of February 23, which was a 1675 reduction on the same time period last year.The Airdrie & Shotts ward saw 2020 claims submitted - a drop of 525 on 2022.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android There were 1945 put in across neighbouring Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill, which was down 435 on last year’s figures.And the 2325 claims in Motherwell and Wishaw was a 450 drop compared with late February 2022.

Lynne Faulds, Jobseekers’ employer and partnership manager from North Lanarkshire, told Lanarkshire Live: “Across our job centres, work coaches provide every jobseeker with tailored support, helping to build confidence and develop new skills. “The focus as we move into Spring is to reach out to everyone looking to re-join the jobs market, no matter whether they’re single parents, young people, 50-plus or anyone with a health condition.“Increasing the labour force is a key activity in order to help businesses fill their vacancies.“Locally, we’ve been working with Stagecoach, Keane Premier Support Services and Simon Community.“To support this we are planning regular jobs fairs and group information sessions. “Meanwhile, jobseekers can find