Purpose

‘Get Britain Working’ is a national initiative from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). All areas of England must develop local ‘Get Britain Working’ plans.

This report seeks approval to agree and submit the Get Dorset & Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Working Plan - GDBCPWP to Government.

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)          approved the draft ‘Get Dorset & BCP Working Plan’ (GD&BCPWP) for publication;

(b)           delegated authority to the Director, Investment and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations, to undertake any minor changes to the Working Plan that are identified by Cabinet; and 

(c)         delegated authority to the Director, Investment and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations, to assign any remaining funding from the Government allocation to deliver projects identified in the Plan    

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder(s): Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations

 Health & Wellbeing

 Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Reason

The draft Get Dorset & BCP Working Plan (GD&BCPWP) will enable BCP Council to help address the challenges related to labour market participation and progression. As such, the GD&BCPWP will help deliver the Council’s Corporate Strategy and wider economic and social objectives.

·      Skills are continually developed, and people can access lifelong learning

·      Employment is available for everyone and helps create value in our communities

·      Those who need support receive it when and where they need it

·      High quality of life for all, where people can be active, healthy and independent

·      Our inclusive, vibrant and sustainable economy supports our communities to thrive