Jobs for Locals

The unemployment rate for Newham is high at 4.7%, and it is estimated that 24.5% of residents who are in work are earning below London's Living Wage. We want to make sure that local jobs go to local people, equality and good pay are promoted. This section incorporates organisations that help East London residents to work.

Approaches

Affordable Rent

Rising commercial rental spaces threaten smaller, independent businesses. It is not uncommon that many local, culturally relevant businesses that contribute to 'place identity' cannot afford to stay. We want to restrict displacement and in-place affordable rent capped to Newham's earning wages.

Skill Enhancement

We want to transform The Royal Docks site to create opportunity for all people. Creating support hubs to link skills to education, and employment development whilst identifying skill gaps in the area. We hope to introduce a variety of workshops to maximise the opportunity for personal development.

London's Enterprise Partnership

We want to integrate this partnership to bring together businesses and entrepreneurs together. This aims to support job and local economic growth. As The Royal Docks is London's only enterprise zone, this will be particularly beneficial.

Our Newham

This organisation is designed to help Newham residents get into work. The support, advice and guidance aim to help each person achieve their full potential. For these reasons, we propose to have an office located in the hub of the redevelopment, in the hope to support students at school, the University of East London and residents of Newham.

Case Study: London Olympics

The Olympic Delivery Authority developed a series of Learning Legacies. The construction of the park prioritised and ensured that jobs should go to local people to ensure local benefits. Their strategies included:

1. Paying a London Living Wage to all employees.

2. Providing apprenticeships through the scheme

3. Connecting with training providers

4. Including local employment targets in the contracts to ensure local people are employed first and prioritised.

Delivery