5.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
5.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to:
1) Agree that the County Council accepts the request from the DWP to be the Accountable Body for the management and delivery of a countywide Supported Employment programme (Connect to Work) from April 2025; and
2) Delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to take any actions necessary in relation to the implementation of the Connect to Work programme.
REASONS
5.3 The County Council has identified that Connect to Work will support the county’s more vulnerable residents and those for whom the Council has a statutory responsibility to help into employment, simultaneously filling gaps in economic priority sectors.