URL: https://democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14245

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention - Laura Choake

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report will seek approval to use 'Connect to Work' Grant Funding from the North East Combined Authority by the Local Authority's Supported Employment Service (Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate) to support Newcastle residents from disadvantaged groups to gain and maintain paid employment, in keeping with the grant requirements.

Content: This report will seek approval to use 'Connect to Work' Grant Funding from the North East Combined Authority by the Local Authority's Supported Employment Service (Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate) to support Newcastle residents from disadvantaged groups to gain and maintain paid employment, in keeping with the grant requirements.   i.  To approve signing the Grant Funding Agreement with the North East Combined Authority for a £2.7 Million grant to deliver the Connect to Work project.   ii.  To authorise the Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention to enter into the necessary legal documentation.   iii.  To utilise and deploy the funding as set out in the DD Report.

Date of Decision: August 14, 2025