Issue details

Acceptance of WYCA Funding to deliver Employment West Yorkshire and elements of the West Yorkshire Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme Year 2 in Kirklees

The Council has been offered the sum of £1,957,204.10 until March 2027 to deliver Employment West Yorkshire and elements of the West Yorkshire Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme. Accepting the funding will allow the continuation of employment support for Kirklees residents.

Alternative option would be to not enter into the agreement and not accept the funding. 

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/05/2026

Decision due: 7 May 2026 by Executive Director for Place

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Education

Lead director: Executive Director for Place

Contact: Caroline Keating, Head of Employment & Skills 01484 21000 Email: caroline.keating@kirklees.gov.uk.

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