Decision details

RESOLVED:  That that the Corporate Director for Community, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, Regeneration and Employment, be authorised to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for Harrow Council to become a Kickstart Scheme Gateway on behalf of a group of employers to help them create jobs for young people at risk of long-term unemployment; with operational management delegated to Head of Service Economic Development and Manager Economic Development.

Reason for Decision:   The number of young people unemployed in Harrow had risen 349% between November 2019 & November 2020 (1,885 in November 2020) as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic.  The Grant from the DWP would provide funding to support Young People claiming universal credits into 6 month paid placements.  It would provide funding up to £7648.80 per eligible person.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

[Call-in did not apply to the resolution above as a waiver of call-in had been obtained by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the reasons set out in the published public notice].