Decision Maker: Economy and Skills Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 4, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval to secure grant funding from the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) for Future Bright, Skills Connect (One Front Door) and if successful to accept and spend the funding.  

Content: The Committee RESOLVED: 1.      To authorise the Head of Service Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Chair of the Economy and Skills Committee to take all steps required to negotiate with WECA and to accept and spend the employment support grant funding of up to £1,787m to deliver the Skills Connect One Front Door and Future Bright programmes as outlined in the report.