Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose: To secure support for the Draft Regional Delivery Plan for the new Connect to Work programme, which will support mobilisation of the programme in Wrexham County Borough

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)       That the draft Regional Delivery Plan for the Connect to Work           programme, which has been developed through collaboration           between the six north Wales local authorities be supported.   (ii)      That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer           Economy & Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member           Economy, Business & Tourism, to directly commission the           Individual Placement Support element of the Connect to Work           programme in Wrexham to review and sign agreements for the           funding of the programme with the Accountable Body, once the           Delivery Plan is approved by the Department for Work & Pensions.   (iii)     That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer           Economy & Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member           Economy, Business & Tourism, to support the regional           commissioning of the Supported Employment Quality     Framework element of Connect to Work, as set out in the draft          Delivery Plan.   (iii)     That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer           Economy & Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member           Economy, Business & Tourism, to directly commission the           Individual Placement Support element of the Connect to Work           programme in Wrexham.   Reason 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 and launch in 2026.