Issue details

European Structural and Investment Funds Programme 2014-2020: Routeways 2 and WYCA Gainshare Programme to support unemployed and underemployed Leeds residents

Authorise the Council to go into formal contract if successful in a bid for the Routeways 2 Programme as lead partner and enter into Service Level Agreements (SLA) with Bradford Council, Kirklees Council and C&K Careers (acting as delivery partners).

Approve total expenditure of up to £2.14m by the Council, inclusive of £1.07m maximum match funding to deliver the Routeways 2 Programme between 2021 and end December 2023

Authorise the Council to go into contract with WYCA to deliver the Employment Hub 2 programme. The Programme is 100% funded through Gainshare. LCC would receive £2.06m over 2 years to deliver the programme.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status:

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/08/2021

Decision due: Not before 3rd Sep 2021 by Director of City Development

Lead director: Director of City Development

Department: City Development

Contact: Martyn Long, Head of Employment and Skills 07712 214341 Email: martyn.long@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

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Consultees

Executive Member for Economy, Culture and Education

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