Issue details

To accept and approve the gateway delivery of additional Kickstart scheme placements, providing work experience placements to 16 to 24 year olds

To gain approval to accept additional grant funding offered by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

DWP require the council to return the acceptance of the additional funding offer by 21 May 2021.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/05/2021

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The council are required to sign and return the grant funding offer by the 21st May (one calendar month of offer made).

Decision due: 19 May 2021 by Cabinet member environment, economy and skills

Lead member: Cabinet member environment, economy and skills

Lead director: Director of Economy and Place (Historic)

Department: Economy and Place (Historic)

Contact: Roger Allonby, Service Director Economy and Growth Email: Roger.Allonby@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260330.