THE NUMBER of people in employment is down in Bromsgrove, Redditch and Worcestershire, compared to the same time last year, writes Chinaza Eke.
Employment data from December 2025 showed the number of people on employment payrolls in the county was 270,186 – down 1,847 (0.7 per cent) on the same time the year before.
Data from February 2026 shows the number of people in employment in Bromsgrove is 44,843 – 69 less than this time last year (down 0.2 per cent). The figure, however, is up by 0.1 per cent month-on-month.
In Redditch, there were 40,971 people in employment, as of February this year – that is down 157 (0.4 per cent) on the same time last year and exactly the same as the month before.
These figures are based on analysis of latest Office for National Statistics payroll data and have been compiled by WageSight.
Compared to local authorities in West Midlands, Bromsgrove ranks 15th out of 30 for employment while Redditch ranks 20th out of 30. These trends reflect a mixed employment picture across West Midlands with some areas reporting improvements, while others seem to be struggling.
Paul Hebden, WageSight director, said although employment in Bromsgrove remained lower than a year ago, recent month-on-month figures suggested some stabilisation in recent months while the employment picture Redditch remained challenging.
