The Mayors plan for growth jobs Kris Krasnowski

The Mayor’s plan for growth & jobs Kris Krasnowski, Director for London Inclusion

Growing the London economy Key plank of the Mayor’s election campaign – 4 points in his 9 point plan: – Creating 200, 000 direct jobs over the next four years. – Restoring 300 acres of green space and planting 20, 000 street trees. – Investing £ 221 million to transform local high streets, supporting small businesses. – Securing a better deal for London from No 10.

Spotlight on jobs Creation of 200, 000 direct jobs as a result of City Hall programmes, including: – Major transport & infrastructure – Tf. L and Crossrail [32, 000] – Housing schemes [104, 000] – Focus on part-time jobs [20, 000] – FDI [14, 000] and Olympic legacy [10, 000] Action on Apprenticeships – 250, 000 by 2016 A £ 25 m employment programme to extend opportunities

The London Enterprise Panel Jointly chaired by the Mayor and Harvey Mc. Grath. Membership drawn from business and Local Authorities Growth & competitiveness remit Driving investment in Mayor’s regen schemes And a new Skills & Employment Working Group

Can London do more? Work together, work smarter. Innovation, collaboration and alignment to increase impact. Maximise our combined purchasing power via local procurement and use of “social clauses” Develop a shared “London voice” to lever real change to the design and delivery of public services in London.