Issue - meetings

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To inform Cabinet of the Connect to Work programme and proposed Lead Local Authority – Cardiff City Council to act as the accountable body to manage and administer the grant from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

Author: Rory Clifford Adult Employment & Skills Lead

Contact Details: roryclifford@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet agrees that Cardiff City Council (CCC) acts as the Lead Local Authority for the Connect to Work programme for the ten Local Authorities across the Southeast Wales region.

That Cabinet agrees that the preferred option for delivery is in house by the Economy, Employment & Skills team as detailed in the report.