Council Commitments on local jobs, growth and affordable housing
Deliver a programme to build at least 10,000 social and affordable homes over the next 5 years, with a plan to build 20,000 by 2027
Create the conditions for businesses to thrive. Invest in supporting businesses, social enterprise, training in hi-tech, creative and other key sectors including co-operatives. Help link business with young people to ensure the workforce of the future is guaranteed work, training or education on leaving school
Work with the business community to grow the number of Living Wage employers year on year
Direct development to growth corridors as the best way to accommodate the extra housing needed for Edinburgh's growth and allowing the city to manage and protect green belt
Sign Edinburgh to the Pay Fair Tax Initiative
Deliver the City Region Deal. Make sure the benefits of investment are felt throughout the city and create space for new business to start and grow
Improve access to employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities
Explore the introduction of fair rent zones
Create a Homeless Task Force to investigate the growing homelessness problem in the city. The team will review the use of bed and breakfast premises and explore alternatives that better meet the needs of individuals and families with an aim to end the use of bed and breakfast facilities. Appoint a Homelessness Champion who will chair the Task Force
