Purpose

The report requested approval to accept the allocation for Tameside Council to deliver the Live Well Journey to Employment Support. The funding allocation indicated by GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) was £4.908m for the delivery period ending on 31 March 2029. The funding was part of the Integrated Settlement devolved to GMCA and the Integrated Settlement Outcome Framework set out the expected outcomes for this funding, as explained within this report.

Decision

RESOLVED

(i)                That approval be given to the acceptance of the Live Well Journey to Employment Support grant funding of £4.908m for the three year period to March 2029 as set out in the report.

(ii)              That Delegated authority to the Director of Children’s Service and Strategic Director of Finance, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, to undertake the required due diligence and enter into the grant funding agreement with GMCA. 

Alternative options considered

The alternative option was to not accept the funding, which would bring to an end our delivery of employment and skills support to residents, has been rejected.