Connect to Work
April 29, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet approved the acceptance of £2.2m in grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions for the Connect to Work programme. They also approved the delegation of approvals for delivery partners to the Director of Education and Skills, Corporate Director of Children and Education, and Corporate Director of Resources. This decision was made on 29/04/2026.
Full council record
Purpose
Decision to accept Connect to Work Grant from the Department for Work and Pensions
Decision to delegate approvals for delivery partners to Director
Decision
Resolved:
That Cabinet approves:
- 1. The Grant awarding of £2.2m to The Shaw Trust Limited (The) Company number 01744121 to deliver the specialist IPS provision for Connect to Work.
- 2. The delegation of any subsequent specialist delivery within Connect to Work in consultation with the Lead Member, to the Director of Education and Skills, Corporate Director of Children and Education, and Corporate Director of Resources in order to ensure full cohort coverage and compliance with the requirements of the grant funding agreement with the DWP.
Reasons for Decision:
All local areas have been provided this opportunity to develop and deliver a large scale supported employment programme in line with local need. Accepting this grant allows for a significant increase in employment focused support for individuals.
The proposal also builds capacity within the local system, making best use of an experienced partner that is already delivering high quality employment support at scale across the region. The programme is fully funded through external grant funding, meaning it can be delivered at no cost to the Council’s core budget.
Approving the delegation to appoint delivery partners enables the Council to meet funding requirements, deliver outcomes at pace, and support strategic priorities around economic inclusion, reducing inequalities, and improving residents’ wellbeing.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday 29 April 2026 10.00 am on April 29, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Effective from | 8 May 2026 |
| Expected date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Lead officer | Victoria Bayley |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |