Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: To set out the Council’s role in the development of the new Connect to Work programme within Wrexham. Connect to Work is a regional project working in collaboration with the six Local Authorities

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)        That the Executive Board agrees in principle to the commencement of the Connect to Work programme within Wrexham and regionally through collaboration with the six local authorities in North Wales, in line with the information set out in report COEP/45/25.   (ii)       That a further report be submitted within 12 weeks, prior to the mobilisation of delivery activity, to consider Wrexham’s contribution to the Delivery plan, which will include further detail on risks and opportunities.   Reasons for Decisions   To allow the Council to progress the work required on a regional basis to establish the new Connect to Work employment support programme in Wrexham County Borough, which will benefit economically inactive people.