Decision details
London Living Wage
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To become accredited as a London Living Wage Employer.
Decision:
(i) that agreement be given to the Council seeking Accreditation as a London Living Wage Employer;
(ii) that positive steps be taken to review existing contracts over a three year period on a case by case basis to wherever possible apply LLW criteria;
(iii) that Social Care contracts be examined with the London Living Wage Foundation and other LLW Boroughs to explore the application of LLW;
(iv) that officers should act to promote the application of the LLW to schools, businesses and other organisations within Brent;
(v) that, subject to Finance, Procurement and Legal advice, officers seek to apply the LLW consideration when tendering;
(vi) that note the comments of the Deputy Director of Finance regarding the potential cost of applying LLW.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Phil Newby, Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Improvement Email: phil.newby@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1032.
Report author: Phil Newby
Publication date: 15/01/2013
Date of decision: 14/01/2013
Decided at meeting: 14/01/2013 - Executive
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