Cash-strapped Bristol City Council employs 3,000 fewer staff than it did 10 years ago. The head count at the authority dropped from 9,234 in March 2008 to 6,217 today, figures from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveal.
How many people are employed in Bristol?
Employment and unemployment (Jul 2021-Jun 2022)
| Bristol, City of (numbers) | Bristol, City of (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| All people | ||
| In employment† | 127,000 | 80.0 |
| Employees† | 117,800 | 74.3 |
| Self employed† | 9,000 | 5.6 |
Is Bristol City Council Labour or conservative?
The current political representation on the council is: Conservative: 14.
Who runs Bristol City Council?
The Cabinet is made up of the Mayor Marvin Rees and Cabinet members. The Cabinet’s role is to: provide leadership. propose the budget and policy framework.
What is the population of Bristol 2022?
701,000
The current metro area population of Bristol in 2022 is 701,000, a 1.01% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Bristol in 2021 was 694,000, a 1.17% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Bristol in 2020 was 686,000, a 1.03% increase from 2019.
What is the poorest area in Bristol?
Easton is one of the most deprived areas in the south west of England, with the Lawrence Hill ward the most deprived ward in the region and one of the most deprived in Britain.
What is a good salary in Bristol?
The average bristol salary in the United Kingdom is £35,000 per year or £17.95 per hour. Entry level positions start at £26,009 per year while most experienced workers make up to £55,000 per year.
What is the salary of the mayor of Bristol?
| Mayor of Bristol | |
|---|---|
| First holder | George Ferguson |
| Deputy | Craig Cheney and Asher Craig |
| Salary | £65,738 (2015) |
| Website | http://www.bristol.gov.uk/mayor |
What percentage of Bristol is white British?
White: 84.0% (77.9% White British, 0.9% White Irish, 0.1% Gypsy or Irish Travellers, 5.1% other white) Black: 6.0% (2.8% African, 1.6% Caribbean, 1.6% other black) Asian: 5.5% (1.5% Indian, 1.6% Pakistani, 0.5% Bangladeshi, 0.9% Chinese, 1.0% other Asian)
Is Bristol a deprived area?
Bristol continues to have deprivation ‘hot spots’ that are amongst some of the most deprived areas in the country yet are adjacent to some of the least deprived areas in the country (see Figure 1).
How many councillors does Bristol have?
Bristol City Council has 70 councillors; depending on your ward there are one, two or three for each of the 34 wards that Bristol is divided into.
What is the life expectancy in Bristol?
Bristol North & West (inner) has the highest life expectancy in Bristol for both males (81.6 years) and females (85.2 years) both being significantly better than Bristol as a whole. Bristol South sub-locality has the worst female life expectancy (81.9 years).
How many MPs does Bristol have?
The city of Bristol, England, is a unitary authority, represented by four MPs representing seats wholly within the city boundaries.
What percentage of Bristol is black?
6.01%
Ethnicity
| Ethnic Group | 1991 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Number | % | |
| Asian or Asian British: Chinese | 1,135 | 0.91% |
| Asian or Asian British: Other Asian | 772 | 0.99% |
| Black or Black British: Total | 8,905 | 6.01% |
Is Bristol the biggest city in the UK?
Bristol is the most populous city in South West England. The wider Bristol Built-up Area is the eleventh most populous urban area in the United Kingdom.
| Bristol | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Region | South West |
| Royal charter | 1155 |
| County corporate | 1373 |
How many millionaires are there in Bristol?
Collectively, Manchester (1,060), Edinburgh (420), Birmingham (310) and Bristol (340), have a fifth of London’s multi-millionaire population.
Where are the roughest areas in Bristol?
According to recent figures from the Home Office’s police.uk website, the top 5 worst areas for violent crime in Bristol are Hartcliffe and Withywood, Old City Docks, Staplehill and New Cheltenham, Stokes Croft and St Michaels and Trinity.
What is the nicest area in Bristol?
One of the most beautiful and sought-after areas in Bristol, Clifton is an affluent neighbourhood on the banks of the River Avon.
Where is the cheapest place to live in Bristol?
1) Highridge. Amid soaring house prices, the median cost of a property in Highridge has actually dropped over recent years, according to the figures – from £213,748 in the year up to June 2020 to £210,000 in the 12 months to June 2021, making it the cheapest place to buy in Bristol.
Which city has the highest salary in UK?
London
Derby was the highest paying city outside of London, paying £37,900 on average, £1,900 more than joint third places Newcastle and Chelmsford.
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| Rank | City | Average Yearly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London | £45,500 |
| 2 | Derby | £37,800 |
| 3 | Newcastle | £35,900 |
| 3 | Chelmsford | £35,900 |
What is Bristol minimum wage?
What are rates of the NMW and NLW?
| Rate from 1 April 2021 | Rate from 1 April 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| the main rate for workers aged 21-22 (age 21-24 prior to 1 April 2021) | £8.36 | £9.18 |
| the 18-20 rate | £6.56 | £6.83 |
| the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18 | £4.62 | £4.81 |
| the apprentice rate * | £4.30 | £4.81 |