Growth and development.pdf

1. Profile at 2002East Renfrewshire has a largely suburban population of 89,800.The local population is predicted to rise by 9.6% over the next 14 years, compared with adecline for Scotland as a whole. The number of older people is to rise dramatically by more thana third. There will also be increases in the under fives and 15-29 populations, in contrast withnational predictions.The rate of unemployment is low (2.4% in January 2002).East Renfrewshire has a lower than average rate of problem drugs misuse (1.3% of 15-54 yearolds).The rate of recorded crime has fallen and at 433 per 10,000 population in 2001 is significantlylower than the national average.The Council maintains a separate social work department led by a Director, and following amanagement review, a Head of Strategy and Development. The Director also carries out theresponsibilities of Chief Social Work Officer.Expected % change in population, 2000-2016,local and national comparisons by age bandPercent50403020100-10-20-30Under 5 5-14 15-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+AgeScotlandEast Renfrewshire87