Decision details

Local Supported Employment, extension

Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Council has been awarded the sum of £392,000 by the Department for Work and Pensions to provide a supported employment service for residents with learning difficulties and/or Autism.  The funds will extend the contract to May 2026.  The existing contract was due to end March 2025.

 

The Council will be matching in existing staff to the programme.

 

Decision:

The decision is to receive external funding from DWP; to enter into grant agreement with DWP; and to deliver the project.

 

Publication date: 18/06/2024

Date of decision: 10/06/2024

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