Decision

Agreed that:-

Approval be given to accept the Commonwealth Games Legacy allocation of funding for Sandwell of £801,714.28.

Authorised the Director of Children and Education to enter into a contract with the West Midlands Combined Authority for the delivery of the Commonwealth Games Legacy provision.

Reasons for the decision

The funding will be used to tackle high levels of youth unemployment in Sandwell and will offer additional employment support in the borough.

Alternative options considered

We could not deliver the contract, but this would be to the detriment of employment and skills offer to residents in the borough.