Growth and development.pdf

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL1. Profile at 2002Geographically East Dunbartonshire is one of Scotland’s smallest authorities, with a populationof 110,800.The population includes a high percentage of households with dependent children – 37%compared to a Scottish average of 30%. The number of households with pensioners is belowthe national average but is set to increase dramatically over the next 14 years. The increase inthe number of people over 75 will be especially steep. The decrease in under 5s is expected tobe far smaller than the national average; the decrease in 15-29 year olds is expected to be farlarger than the national average.Unemployment rates are low (2.2% in January 2002).The drug misuse rate is half the national average rate (1.0% of 15-54 year olds).The local crime rate is well below average for Scotland at 462 recorded crimes per 10,000population in 2001.The Council reorganised late in 2000. Social Work and Joint Ventures, led by the Head of Service,who is also the Chief Social Work Officer, is a part of a Community Services Directorate whichembraces social inclusion, education and housing.Expected % change in population, 2000-2016,local and national comparisons by age bandPercent80706050403020100-10-20-30Under 5 5-14 15-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+AgeScotlandEast Dunbartonshire71