Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 13, 2025

Purpose: With future funding being offered via Universal Support (DWP), this report outlines the opportunity to build supported employment services and considers the future programme in Warwickshire.

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)    Authorises the Council to act as the accountable body on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver Connect to Work Employment Support Programmes across Warwickshire;   2)    Authorises the Council to enter into a series of grant funding agreements with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) enabling the Council to develop and deliver the Connect to Work Programmes from April 2025 and for such period as the Programmes continue to be funded; and   3)    Authorises the Executive Director for Communities to enter into grant agreements with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) related to the Programmes, including any extensions thereto, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources.