Purpose

‘Get Britain Working’ is a
national initiative from the Department for Work and Pensions
(DWP). All areas of England must develop local ‘Get Britain
Working’ plans.

This report seeks approval to agree and submit the Get Dorset &
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Working Plan - GDBCPWP to
Government.

Content

RESOLVED that Cabinet:
-

(a)         
approved the draft ‘Get Dorset & BCP
Working Plan’ (GD&BCPWP) for publication;

(b)          
delegated authority to the Director, Investment and
Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for
Destination, Leisure & Commercial
Operations, to undertake any minor changes to
the Working Plan that are identified by Cabinet; and 

(c)        
delegated authority to the Director, Investment and
Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for
Destination, Leisure & Commercial
Operations, to assign any remaining funding
from the Government allocation to deliver projects identified in
the Plan    
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio
Holder(s): Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations
 Health & Wellbeing
 Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Reason
The draft Get
Dorset & BCP Working Plan (GD&BCPWP) will enable BCP
Council to help address the challenges related to labour market
participation and progression. As such, the GD&BCPWP will help
deliver the Council’s Corporate Strategy and wider economic
and social objectives.

·     
Skills are continually developed, and people can access lifelong
learning

·     
Employment is available for everyone and helps create value in our
communities

·     
Those who need support receive it when and where they need it

·     
High quality of life for all, where people can be active, healthy
and independent

·     
Our inclusive, vibrant and sustainable economy supports our
communities to thrive