As part of the Tackling Poverty Strategy income from employment can be increased by:
North Lanarkshire’s average earnings for people who both live and work in North Lanarkshire is £548.90 (2018).
Despite having a year on year increase this is still lower than the Scottish average of £562.70.
By 2023 North Lanarkshire’s aim is to have average earnings at or above the national average.
North Lanarkshire's Working can help with employment opportunities.
| Action | Planned Outcome | Timescale for outcome to be achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Living Wage | An increase in the number of North Lanarkshire employers with real living wage accreditation | 2023 |
| Community Benefits | To improve the economic, social or environmental well-being of our communities | 2023 |
| Parental Employment Support Fund | An increase in the number of parents entering and progressing in employment | 2023 |
| Increase the number of people employed and receiving the real living wage | An increase in the number of North Lanarkshire residents receiving the “real living wage” | 2023 |
| Improved transport and access to services across North Lanarkshire | Equity of access for all our communities | 2023 |
| Identify pathways within labour market growth sectors providing progression routes out of low pay in North Lanarkshire | Progression pathways identified for key growth sectors with qualifications and progression routes agreed, published and funded. | 2020-2023 |
| Supported Enterprise | Increase employment opportunities for those furthest from the labour market. | 2020-2023 |
| Prospects Programme | Assist people of all ages, from North Lanarkshire, into work. | 2020/21 |
You can find out more about these actions being taken to increase income from employment in North Lanarkshire by accessing the Tackling Poverty Strategy.
You can get in touch with us by emailing tacklingpoverty@northlan.gov.uk.
Page last updated:
24 Sep 2020