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