Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022-27 - Other - Page 61
B3. Real Living Wage
The Real Living Wage is an indicator of quality of life, allowing people to access housing and other essential
services. The Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by almost 10,000 UK
businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs – like the weekly shop,
or a surprise trip to the dentist.
We want to see the number of businesses in the National Park that pay a Real Living Wage increase
and to help employers and others to be recognised for this. Moving to a higher wage economy will help
to retain employees, help to develop a wellbeing economy and help offset some of the impacts of the
cost-of-living crisis.
OBJECTIVE
Increase the number of Real Living Wage employers in the
National Park.
TARGET
•
The Park will have an increasing number of Real Living Wage employers
and will aim to have the highest proportion in rural Scotland by 2030.
ACTIONS
BY 2027
PARTNERS
(alongside the
Park Authority)
•
Undertake a Real Living Wage audit of employers in
the National Park.
•
Promote best practice and provide regular reports.
•
Heritage Horizons: Cairngorms 2030 programme (see page 12).
Cairngorms Business Partnership, local authorities
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