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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure or Savings > £2,200,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/05/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part II - View reasons
Decision due: 6 Jun 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
Lead director: Director of Growth and Regeneration
Department: Growth and Regeneration
Contact: Dr M Lawty-Jones Email: Michele.Lawty-Jones@lancashireskillshub.co.uk Tel: 07740 248800.