Who Are We?

What is West London Working?

West London Working is one of 15 City Strategy Pathfinders launched by the Department for Work and Pensions in April 2007. Pathfinder partnerships aim to join up employment and skills agencies and services to increase their effectiveness.

Who is part of West London Working?

The West London Working partnership is employer led. The governing Board includes members from major local employers as well as key delivery partners from the West London Alliance Local Authorities, Jobcentre Plus, the Skills Funding Agency, and the London Development Agency.

Why do we need West London Working?

West London has a strong track record of economic success but it can be extended to benefit even more West Londoners.

In spite of this strong economic growth, too many local people remain out of work. 114,500 West London residents still claim out of work benefits. The employment rate stands at 70% - lower than the national average (72%) and a long way off the Government's 80% target.

Child poverty is also a problem. Current estimates suggest that there are 85,000 children living in benefit dependent households in West London and as such are living below the poverty line.

There is a strong correlation between areas of social housing and concentrations of workless residents. Often these areas are close to major areas of employment growth and opportunity – for example, Wembley, Park Royal, White City, and Heathrow.

Useful Documents

• West London Working Business Plan Refresh (August 2009)
• West London Working Business Plan
• West London Working Leaflet