That:

a)    The council accepts additional grant funding offered by the Department of Work and Pensions of up to £2 million for the continued implementation of the Kickstart Scheme.

b)   The Chief Finance Officer be authorised to sign on behalf of the council the funding offer addendum (appendix A) from the Department for Work and Pensions, and following consultation with the cabinet member for Environment, Economy and Skills, any subsequent variations such as any increase to the number of approved placements.   

c)    To delegate to the Director for Economy and Place, following consultation with the cabinet member for Environment, Economy and Skills and the S151 Officer, operational decisions required to ensure the successful delivery of the scheme.