URL: https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1072

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: For Manchester City Council to receive extension funding for the WorkWell and Economic Activity Trailblazer from Greater Manchester Combined Authority and NHS Greater Manchester. To agree continuation of existing provision as appropriate to final award of funding.

Content: For Manchester City Council to receive extension funding for the WorkWell and Economic Activity Trailblazer from Greater Manchester Combined Authority and NHS Greater Manchester. To agree continuation of existing provision as appropriate to final award of funding. The Executive:-   (1)    Agree that Manchester City Council receives approximately £1,771,313 of grant funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority to continue delivery of the Get Britain Working Economic Activity Trailblazer (ETB) into 2026/27.   (2)    Approve the continuation of existing Trailblazer provision up to 31 March 2029 subject to providers meeting funding criteria and a further 2 years of funding being made available by Department of Work and Pensions and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.   (3)    Agree that Manchester City Council receives approximately £934,272 of grant funding from NHS Greater Manchester/Greater Manchester Combined Authority to continue delivery of WorkWell into 2026/27.   (4)    Approve the continuation of existing WorkWell provision up to 31 March 2029 subject to providers meeting funding criteria and a further 2 years of funding being made available by Department of Work and Pensions and Greater Manchester Combined Authority   (5)    Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Growth and Development to manage the detailed application and award of WorkWell and Trailblazer grants up to 31 March 2029.

Date of Decision: November 12, 2025