OUR VISION FOR GOOD JOBS
‘ To ensure a sustainable , inclusive and socially just economy for Ealing where people , businesses , towns and communities grow and thrive together ’
Why produce this plan for good jobs now ?
It is important to stress the urgency to produce a plan for good jobs . This is because Ealing has been one of England ’ s hardest hit boroughs where levels of pre-pandemic inequality and disadvantage have been exacerbated . A primary cause of this impact was the downturn in the aviation sector with Heathrow and its supply chain network of businesses being the largest source of employment for Ealing residents , most notably in the borough ’ s western communities . As a result , Ealing ’ s is ranked second highest in West London in terms of those on in-work benefits and London ’ s highest rate of furloughed residents is in Southall . The government ’ s decision to withdraw the furlough scheme and the £ 20 universal credit uplift by the end of September will put greater stress on our residents and businesses and increase levels of inequality and poverty even further . Moreover , as we get closer to the COP26 summit in November , the eyes of the world will be on Britain with a great expectation how we should lead the way in tacking the climate emergency . This should be an opportunity for Ealing to put itself forward to help with this global effort and that ’ s why the emphasis on creating a greener and more circular economy is a key part of our plan for good jobs .
Therefore , we are , as a borough , leading on the front foot with a Plan for Good Jobs to ensure we act as a catalyst for an economic recovery in Ealing that is tackles the inequalities faced by those hardest hit residents and businesses , ensures that we enable a green recovery and grow a local economy that supports the delivery of good , well paid and stable jobs in our borough . We will achieve this by focusing on the following areas of action :
• Focus on local people - supporting our hardest hit residents
• Towns and Communities - Investing in our most left behind towns and communities
• Support to Business - protecting , nurturing , and expanding businesses in the Borough
• Climate Change Action - promoting a green recovery
Underpinning our vision
The experience of the pandemic has taught us to reconnect with our immediate surroundings and to appreciate , value and take ownership of our local spaces and places . To hold on to that spirit of neighbourliness and community spirit we propose to adopt a locally based approach to economic recovery and renewal . One that resets the ambition and opportunities for Ealing to be an inclusive borough , which means adopting new models of economic development such as Community Wealth Building and putting in place an area based approach to regeneration and investment that better supports the specific needs of the borough ’ s eight town areas and their communities .
This will better enable the recovery and sustainable growth of employment opportunities for businesses across the borough , the eight town areas and their communities that are at the heart of a successful future for Ealing . The council is open to pilot new ideas including transitioning to a circular economy by codeveloping locally based projects with interested partners , to promote the 20-minute neighbourhood approach across the borough , and to pilot a focused area based approach in parts of the borough , such as Northolt and Greenford , which have experienced the least investment over the past few decades compared to other parts . We have set out some of the partners we already work with who will be key to our success , but there will be others . We hope new ideas , new partners and new funding will come forward to help deliver this Plan for Good Jobs .
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Ealing ’ s Plan for Good Jobs Towards an inclusive economy