Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose: A report seeking approval to progress a pilot Job Brokerage and Finding service and to allocate up to £500,000 of funding from the Strategic Priorities Reserve to enable delivery of the pilot.

Content: RESOLVED:   A. Cabinet approved the proposal to implement a 1-year pilot of an employment brokerage, under the title ‘Employ Merton’. B. Cabinet approves the budget allocation of £500,000, derived from the Strategic Priorities Reserve for this work.