Growth and development.pdf

1. Profile at 2002Clackmannanshire is a very compact area, with an estimated population of 48,500 it is thesmallest of the mainland authorities.It is predicted that there will be reductions in all sections of the population aged under 45.Large increases in population are expected in the over 65 age group over the next 14 years.Unemployment has fallen but, at 4.6% (January 2002), is still above the national average.The area has lower than average drug misuse (1.4% of people aged 15-54).There has been a slight increase in crime, with 646 crimes recorded per 10,000 population in 2001.Social work services are part of a Services to People Department which includes education,leisure and housing functions and which account for nearly 80% of the Council’s staff. The newdepartment, led by a Director, has 5 heads of service. The Director is responsible foreducation, housing and social work services. The Head of Adult Care Services is also the ChiefSocial Work Officer.Expected % change in population, 2000-2016,local and national comparisons by age bandPercent50403020100-10-20-30-40Under 5 5-14 15-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+AgeScotlandClackmannanshire41