Growth and development.pdf

1. Profile at 2002Angus is a medium-sized predominantly rural authority with a population of 109,200.It has a higher than average percentage of households with pensioners and the number ofpeople aged between 60 and 74 is projected to increase by a higher rate than the Scottishaverage in the next 14 years. The total population is projected to fall by 2016 and the numberof under 5s is to decrease by more than the national average.At 3.7% (January 2002) the rate of unemployment is lower than for Scotland as a whole.83% of working age people are working – significantly higher than the Scottish average of 73%.Angus has lower than average rate of drug misuse (1.2% of 15-54 year olds).At 563 per 10,000 population the local crime rate has risen slightly from 2000, but is below theScottish average.Services are provided by a social work department under a director who carries the responsibilitiesof chief social work officer. Planning for integration of services in Angus involves a team of stafffrom social work, education, health and housing.302010Expected % change in population, 2000-2016,local and national comparisons by age bandPercent0-10-20-30-40Under 5 5-14 15-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+AgeScotlandAngus25