North Tyneside MBC has set up a response group of regional partners to fight the latest wave of redundancies. One NorthEast, Jobcentre Plus and Business and Enterprise North East will help 400 staff facing redundancy because of the closure of a local Findus factory. And all staff affected by the announcement will be invited to a meeting at the factory next Thursday (22 January) to be briefed by the response team. Mayor John Harrison, said: ‘This is a disappointing announcement for the staff of Findus as well as the wider community. ‘We have established a response group to both explore future options for this important business and to ensure that all those affected by the company's administration are given as much support as possible. The council has been encouraged by the interest already shown by prospective operators of this business and we will work with our partners to ensure that every possible avenue is explored.'
