URL: https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=13485

Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Council has been offered the sum of £1,957,204.10 until March 2027 to deliver Employment West Yorkshire and elements of the West Yorkshire Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme. Accepting the funding will allow the continuation of employment support for Kirklees residents. Alternative option would be to not enter into the agreement and not accept the funding.   

Content: The Council has been offered the sum of £1,957,204.10 until March 2027 to deliver Employment West Yorkshire and elements of the West Yorkshire Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme. Accepting the funding will allow the continuation of employment support for Kirklees residents. Alternative option would be to not enter into the agreement and not accept the funding.   

Date of Decision: May 7, 2026