London Living Wage
Ealing Council secured funding in November 2026 for a new jobs programme providing paid work opportunities for young residents.
In November 2026, Ealing Council successfully bid for grant funding to launch a Jobs Guarantee Programme, which will provide six-month paid work opportunities for 562 young residents aged 18 to 24. This initiative, part of a Department for Work and Pensions programme, aims to help individuals claiming Universal Credit into employment, addressing the need for income to cover living costs in London.
The programme, which runs from November 2026 to March 2028, is managed by the West London Alliance as the prime provider for the Jobs Guarantee Programme in West London. No specific discussions or decisions regarding the London Living Wage rate or its adoption by councils were identified in the provided material.
Key facts
- Ealing Council secured grant funding for a Jobs Guarantee Programme in November 2026. Source
- The Jobs Guarantee Programme will provide six-month paid work opportunities for 562 young residents. Source
- The programme is for individuals aged 18 to 24 who have been claiming Universal Credit for at least 18 months. Source
- The West London Alliance acts as the prime provider for the Jobs Guarantee Programme in West London. Source
- The programme is scheduled to run from November 2026 to March 2028. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 10 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.
