URL: https://democracy.plymouth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4657

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: Purpose of Report   Announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Get Britain Working White Paper introduced two new national initiatives; developing local Get Britain Working plans and a new, grant funded workforce and employability programme called Connect to Work. The Get Devon Plymouth and Torbay Working (GDPTW) plan will, cover labour market issues related to participation, progression, earnings and job quality in the labour market.   This strategic plan will provide strategic direction for Connect to Work, as well as future DWP initiatives such as the Youth Offer. Connect to Work, is a new programme which will specifically support disabled people, those with health conditions and people with multiple and systemic barriers to employment, to access and experience meaningful and sustainable work.   Decision   Cabinet agreed to –   1. Approve and accept the Get Devon Plymouth and Torbay Working plan: 2025 - 2027   Reason:   Accepting the Get Devon Plymouth and Torbay Working plan provides the overarching plan for delivering Connect to Work and other, new pilots and funding across this geography.   2. delegate the authority to sign future pilot contracts and agreements associated with the Get Devon Plymouth and Torbay Working plan, such as the Youth Guarantee, to the Director for Children’s Services, where they do not already have the authority to do so   Reason:   To enable the Director of Children’s Services to sign any contracts or agreement from Devon County Council or Department for Work and Pensions, on behalf of Plymouth City Council for future pilots or funds associated with the Get Devon Plymouth and Torbay Working plan, such as Youth Guarantee.   3. Approve the proposal for the Council to deliver the new DWP Connect to Work programme to support approximately 2,100 Plymouth residents (total value of approximately £6.8m over 5 years).??   Reason:   To enable the delivery of the Connect to Work programme to begin in Plymouth, which will support 2,100 residents into employment including those with disabilities, long-term health conditions and specified disadvantaged groups. Our proposed delivery will create 33 roles at peak, all fully funded through the grant allocation by the DWP.   4. delegate the authority to sign Connect to Work contracts and agreements to the Director for Children’s Services, where they do not already have the authority to do so   Reason:   To enable the Director of Children’s Services to sign any contracts or agreement from Devon County Council or Department for Work and Pensions, on behalf of Plymouth City Council.   Alternative options considered and rejected   Cabinet considered the alternative options as set out in the report  

Date of Decision: October 13, 2025