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Table 15.4 Industry of Employment Statistics (2008)
Industry of employment % LA % Ochil % wider region % Scotland
% Manufacturing 12.3 13.8 11.3 8.7
% Construction 6.7 6.3 6.9 5.9
% Distribution, Hotels and restaurants 22.2 22.8 23.6 22.2
% Transport and communications 4 4.2 4.3 5.1
% Finance, IT and other business activities 12 12.6 13.7 19.1
% Public administration, education and health 33.9 33.3 32.6 30
% Other services 7.8 6.3 5.8 5.4
% Tourism related (from service industries) 7.8 8.5 8.7 8.9
15.3.21 In 2008 the greatest percentage of people in Clackmannanshire were employed in public
administration, education and health (33.9%), and distribution, hotels and restaurants (22.2%)
– the same order as for Scotland as a whole. Manufacturing and Construction were
comparatively more important industries locally and regionally than nationally. A lower
percentage of people than nationally (and in the constituency and wider region) worked in
“transport and communications” and “finance, IT and other business activities”. Tourist related
industries showed lower employment than nationally across the region, and Clackmannanshire
had a lower percentage than in either Ochil or the wider region.
15.3.22 The industries of employment shown in Table 15.4 reflect the importance of manufacturing and
construction in the economy of the area in which the proposed wind energy development is
located – as well as the nationally more important industries of public sector employment and
hotels/restaurants. However, employment in both manufacturing and construction is falling 13 .
Although historically Clackmannanshire has been known for mining, textiles and brewing, it has
recently undergone restructuring as a result of the loss of these industries. Between 2001 and
2006, Clackmannanshire achieved the third highest economic growth rate in Scotland (7.1%) 14 .
This has been attributed to a high number of small businesses, and extensive business
infrastructure (office developments etc) attracting businesses of all sizes.
15.3.23 In March 2009 there were approximately 1200 businesses registered in Clackmannanshire 15 .
88% of these were small businesses (250 employees in the UK) compared to only 2% nationally. Major businesses and
employers registered in Clackmannanshire include:
• Armstrong Printing (printers);
• Autosonics (vehicle technology);
• Blyth Construction Utilities (utility infrastructure provider);
• The Campbell Group (soft furnishings);
• Greenpower Developments Ltd (energy efficiency development services);
• G S Lighting (industrial lighting);
• MCA Group (Scotland) Ltd (housing developers);
• Mulraney Properties (commercial property development and letting);
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