Social Issues In Blackburn

Though Blackburn has its good points there are many problems and social issues that Blackburn is facing.

One major social issue Blackburn is facing, I think, is unemployment. For various reasons there are many unemployed people. For the period of Jan 2008-Dec 2008 there was 34.3% of the working age population unemployed. In June 2009 there were 4.9% of the working age population claiming Job Seekers Allowance.

Another issue Blackburn faces is teen pregnancies. According to figures released early this year, despite a fall, there are still around 42 conceptions per 1000 15-17 year olds.

Another major social issue Blackburn could be facing is crime and behaviour issues in the younger generations. This is the generation in which the future relies on. It is not all young people but there are many that are ruining it for the ones who want to be successful and work hard. The two previous points could, I feel, also be put into this bracket.