>> The local job market

Take a look at the main sectors employing people in Calderdale and the 100 largest companies (182 kb Adobe Acrobat PDF, updated August 2008).

Calderdale jobs 2008

When compared with the graph for 2007, the 2008 graph suggests that overall the number of jobs in Calderdale has remained fairly stable, falling only slightly.

Calderdale jobs 2007

When compared with the graph for 2006, the 2007 graph suggests that overall the number of jobs in Calderdale has remained fairly stable, falling only slightly. The number of tourism jobs has grown slightly. More significant reductions in job numbers have occurred in 'Finance, IT other business activities' and in 'Distribution, hotels and restaurants'.

Calderdale jobs 2006

When compared with the graph for 2005, the 2006 graph suggests that overall the number of jobs in Calderdale has remained fairly stable and possibly risen slightly.

Calderdale jobs 2005