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RESOLVED:     1)         That the
continuation and expansion of the BOOST project for young people
across West Norfolk as per section 6, table 2, option 2 be
endorsed.
 
2)              
That the allocation of
UKSPF ‘People & Skills’ funding for the Boost
project for 2024/25 as set out in section 7, table 3 of the report
be approved.
 
3)              
That the continuation
and expansion of the West Norfolk Training Grant into
2024/25 as per
section 13, table 6, option 3 of the report be endorsed.
 
4)              
That the allocation of UKSPF funding for the West
Norfolk Training Grant project for 2024/25 as set out in section 12
Table 5  be approved.
 
5)              
That the delegated authority be granted to the
Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing & Place in
consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holder for Business to agree delivery arrangements and any changes to ensure the
efficient delivery of the Boost and West
Norfolk Training Grant projects for
2024/25.
 
6)              
That Officers provide an annual report on the
progress and performance of the projects to the Corporate
Performance Panel.
 
Reason for Decision
 
To ensure smooth delivery of
two projects in line with West Norfolk Investment Plan and
Corporate Business Plan objectives. Approval of 2024/25 UKSPF
investment for these projects will ensure continued delivery of
packages of support which can maximise their reach to benefit
residents across the Borough. Both projects will contribute towards
the West Norfolk achievement of UKSPF objectives to build pride in
place, facilitate high quality skills training, supporting pay,
employment, productivity growth and increasing life
chances.  The recommendations are agreed
with a view to the leverage of funding for its future
delivery.