Leeds staff to enjoy higher Living Wage

By The Newsroom
Published 31st Oct 2016, 13:46 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 15:22 BST
The new Living Wage rate was launched at the Park Plaza hotel in LeedsThe new Living Wage rate was launched at the Park Plaza hotel in Leeds
The new Living Wage rate was launched at the Park Plaza hotel in Leeds
STAFF WORKING to make Leeds city centre better are to receive a pay rise.

Leeds Business Improvement District has signed up to become a Living Wage employer.

Living Wage employers agree to pay a minimum rate set every year by the Living Wage Foundation based on what it considers is the amount people need to meet basic living standards.

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LeedsBid confirmed it had become a Living Wage employer as the foundation announced the rate for the next 12 months will be £8.45 per hour.

Funded by businesses, LeedsBID exists to make Leeds more attractive to visitors and raise awareness of the city.

It employs street rangers to help keep the city centre clean and ‘welcome ambassadors’ to provide information and directions to visitors.

Andrew Cooper, LeedsBID chief executive, said: “LeedsBID is delighted to be an accredited Living Wage employer.

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