The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the Inclusive Economy and Jobs Annual Report 2024-25, and to receive an update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review. The committee will also review its forward plan and work programme.

Inclusive Economy and Jobs Annual Report 2024-25

The committee is scheduled to discuss the Inclusive Economy and Jobs Annual Report 2024-25, which provides an overview of the council's activities and achievements in promoting an inclusive economy and creating jobs for local residents.

The report pack includes an executive summary of the report, which states that the council has made progress in a number of areas, including:

• Supporting local businesses
• Creating jobs for local residents
• Promoting fair employment practices
• Tackling poverty and inequality

The report also highlights some of the challenges that the council faces, such as the rising cost of living and the impact of Brexit¹ on the local economy.

12 Month Update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review

The committee is scheduled to receive a 12 month update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review. This review was commissioned to examine the impact of the cost of living crisis on Islington residents and to identify actions that the council can take to mitigate its effects.

The report pack includes a document titled 12 Month Update on the Cost of Living Crisis Scrutiny Review, which provides an overview of the work that has been undertaken to implement the recommendations of the review.

The update notes that the council has taken a number of steps to support residents during the cost of living crisis, including:

• Providing financial assistance to low-income households
• Expanding access to affordable food
• Offering advice and support on energy efficiency
• Increasing the availability of debt advice

The update also acknowledges that the cost of living crisis is ongoing and that further action is needed to protect vulnerable residents.

Forward Plan and Scrutiny Review Tracker

The committee is scheduled to review the Forward Plan of Key Decisions, which sets out the key decisions that the council is expected to take over the next few months. This allows the committee to plan its work programme and to identify areas where it may wish to conduct further scrutiny.

The committee will also review the Scrutiny Committee Business Tracker, which monitors the progress of scrutiny reviews and ensures that recommendations are implemented effectively.