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Agreement for East Sussex County Council to oversee the Department for Education funded Multiply Programme and delegation of responsibilities

The Department for Education has ringfenced an allocation of £2,523,000 for ESCC to deliver the new Multiply Programme to improve the numeracy skills of adult residents. A decision from the Lead Member is sought to approve the proposals for spend laid out in the Council’s proposed Investment Plan, and to delegate responsibility for spend to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/07/2022

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The DfE has set extremely tight timescales for the development and delivery of the Multiply Programme and there is consequently urgency in decision making to enable officers to undertake all necessary preparation for the programme to be delivered with due diligence.

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Decision due: 20 Jul 2022 by Lead Member for Economy

Lead member: Lead Member for Economy

Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Department: Communities, Economy and Transport

Contact: Holly Aquilina, Employability and Skills Strategy Manager 07960942080 Email: Holly.aquilina@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01323 463538.

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