Purpose

To provide an update on the development of the programme and to seek delegated authority for further development work to take place.

Decision

(a)       That the development of the Connect to Work programme be reviewed;

(b)       That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning,

Environment and Economy) in consultation with the Cabinet Member to

undertake further development work on the programme, where resources

allow, to enable a fully costed proposal to be brought back to Cabinet for

final approval;

(c)        That approval be given to request that Denbighshire County Council act as

the Accountable Body for North Wales for the programme and that

delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer (Governance) and Chief

Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) in consultation with the

respective Cabinet Member establish a partnership agreement to govern

the relationship; and

(d)       That the programme will need to be delivered within the existing budget.