Decision Details

The Cabinet Member is asked to note the GBSLEP Future Impact Fund (FIF) funding application for the Workforce Development Service project and endorse the executing of the deed associated with this proposal and grant offer to ensure securing of associated funds and the successful delivery of the Workforce Development Service.

On the 4 January 2024 the Deputy Leader:-

1. Noted the GBSLEP Future Impact Fund (FIF) funding application for the Workforce Development Service project (attached at Appendix 1) at a total value of £991,806, with £377,353 directly allocated to BCC, approved by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) Board on 15 November 2023;
   
   
2. Endorsed the executing of the deed associated with this proposal and grant offer to ensure securing of associated funds and the successful delivery of the Workforce Development Service;
   
   
3. Approved acceptance by Birmingham City Council of the funding highlighted in this report from Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) as part of the GBSLEP Flexible Support Fund;
   
   
4. Delegated authority to the Director of Children and Families, who will consult with and seek approval from the appropriate Senior Officers, to enter into any necessary legal agreements in relation to this funding; and
   
   
5. Authorised the City Solicitor (or delegates) to execute and complete all necessary legal documents to give effect to the above.

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