Sheffield Council aims to boost wages of lower paid workers
The rate is currently £8.25 per hour outside London, £1.05 more than the new minimum wage set by Government which comes into effect in April.
Sheffield Council wants more local businesses to join the scheme and will award up to £500,000 in discounts.
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Hide AdThe move is aimed at benefiting small businesses and charities in particular and will be introduced in the new financial year,
Coun Ben Curran, cabinet member for resources, said: “This is about people being paid a fair wage for the work they do.
“It’s a core element of our vision to create are more inclusive and prosperous economy in the city, where ordinary working people benefit.”