The Director of City Development and the Director of Resources submitted a joint report that explored the city’s approach towards promoting the Living Wage and Great Jobs Agenda across the whole of the Leeds district. The report also focussed upon the Leeds Anchors Network, including the recent successful bid for funding to the Health Foundation to expand the Anchors programme within local communities. Furthermore, the report set out the Council’s actions in the context of the West Yorkshire Mayor’s ambition to establish a Fair Work Charter.
Responding to a Member’s enquiry, the Board received further detail regarding the work being undertaken to progress the respective areas of ‘future talent’ and ‘green jobs’.
RESOLVED –
(a) That the Board’s continued support towards the Council’s Employment Agenda, as set out in paragraphs 12 to 15 of the submitted report, be confirmed;
(b) That an approach whereby the Council continues to pay Council staff the Living Wage Foundation Real Living Wage, be endorsed;
(c) That it be noted that the officers responsible for the implementation of the matters detailed within the submitted report are the Chief Officer Human Resources and Chief Officer Culture and Economy, with it also being noted that all employment issues within the Council, including engagement with Trade Unions, is the responsibility of the Chief Officer Human Resources, with the Chief Officer Culture and Economy being responsible for supporting both the Leeds Anchors Network and wider employer engagement.