Purpose

For members to review the progress on the
development of the Connect to Work programme and to approve the
delivery of the programme in Flintshire.

Content

(a)    That the Committee has
reviewed and discussed the development of the Connect to Work
programme;

 

(b)    That the Committee
supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer
(Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to procure, in
conjunction with other relevant local authorities, suitably
qualified companies to deliver the programme as set out in the
report;

 

(c)    That the Committee
supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer
(Place and Growth) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and Tourism to manage the
Connect to Work and the contracts with the delivery companies in
accordance with DWP requirements, varying these arrangements to
meet programme and participant needs; and

 

(d)    That the Committee
supports that delegated authority is given to the Chief Officer
(Place and Growth) in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and
the Cabinet Member for Environment, Regeneration, Countryside and
Tourism to review and sign agreements for the funding of the
programme with the Accountable Body.