Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
This reportwill provide an overview of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Universal Support programme (supported employment programme targeted at theeconomically inactive with disabilities/health condition/disadvantage) and seek authorisation to take forward an investment plan across the three upper tier authorities for the programme (with Lancashire County Council as theaccountable body) and acceptance and commissioning of the grant.
The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.
Reason Key: LCC - Expenditure or Savings > £2,200,000;
Corporate Priorities : zFormerPriority_Supporting economic growth;
Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);
Contact: Dr M Lawty-Jones Email: Michele.Lawty-Jones@lancashireskillshub.co.uk Tel: 07740 248800.
Date of decision: 06/06/2024
Effective from: 12/06/2024