Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Development (TO FOLLOW).

The Committee received a report of the Director of Economic Development outlining a planned campaign in 2018/19 to encourage financial and professional services businesses in the Square Mile to pay the London Living Wage.

In response to queries, the Chamberlain confirmed that a report would be presented in October concerning accreditation arrangements in respect of the City Corporation’s suppliers and the timing of future Living Wage payments. It was noted that a formal request for funding to commence the planned campaign outlined in the report currently being considered would be presented alongside this.

RESOLVED: That the report be received and its content noted.