Leeds

Catalyst organisation

Objectives for launch

To accelerate the "Narrowing the Gap" initiative to bring people from the city's deprived areas into the workforce.

Current status

The council leader and corporate management team have backed a launch. Work to go through the new marketplace is being identified around the council. Outreach is in hand to other employers in the area.

Leeds City Council outreach to local Housing Association residents

Target date for first transactions

Market launched ahead of schedule on 3rd Oct 2007 with a substantial event for local employers at the Town Hall. Transactions are flowing from the Council's Facilities Management division and other departments. External employers have also started buying.

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