The newly formed Merton Council administration
has expressed its desire to obtain accreditation from the Living
Wage Foundation, thereby become a Living Wage Employer. This report
asks Members to note what is required for the Council to achieve
said accreditation; note the indicative cost implications; and
approve Merton seeking accreditation by introducing the Real Living
Wage into Merton contracts, as and when the contracts come up for
re-tendering.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant expenditure or savings;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/08/2022
Decision due: 19 Sep 2022 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services
Lead director: Interim Executive Director of Finance and Digital
Contact: Dawn Jolley, Head of Commercial Services Email: dawn.jolley@merton.gov.uk.
Documents to be considered: Officer report.