Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)          approved the draft ‘Get Dorset & BCP Working Plan’ (GD&BCPWP) for publication;

(b)           delegated authority to the Director, Investment and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations, to undertake any minor changes to the Working Plan that are identified by Cabinet; and 

(c)         delegated authority to the Director, Investment and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations, to assign any remaining funding from the Government allocation to deliver projects identified in the Plan    

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder(s): Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations

 Health & Wellbeing

 Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Reason

The draft Get Dorset & BCP Working Plan (GD&BCPWP) will enable BCP Council to help address the challenges related to labour market participation and progression. As such, the GD&BCPWP will help deliver the Council’s Corporate Strategy and wider economic and social objectives.

·      Skills are continually developed, and people can access lifelong learning

·      Employment is available for everyone and helps create value in our communities

·      Those who need support receive it when and where they need it

·      High quality of life for all, where people can be active, healthy and independent

·      Our inclusive, vibrant and sustainable economy supports our communities to thrive