Decision Maker: Cornwall Growth Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: It was moved by Councillor Ellenbroek, seconded by Councillor Monk, and   RESOLVED:   1.  That the receipt of funding, the Council’s related management and delivery costs being met from the funding, and the proposed approach to Connect to Work set out in the report, be approved in principle. 2.  That Cornwall Council acts as Accountable Body for the Connect to Work Programme in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (CIoS). 3.  That authority be delegated to the Section 151 Officer to receive the Connect to Work Grant and uplift the revenue budget accordingly. 4.  That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Development to:   i.  approve the final Connect to Work Delivery Plan;   ii.  in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer, to enter into the related Grant Funding Agreement with DWP; and   iii.  take such steps as are necessary to implement Connect to Work in accordance with the Delivery Plan and funding requirements, including undertaking any necessary procurement processes, subject to compliance with the Council’s procurement rules and procedures.