Decision details

In-Work Progression Programme for Trafford

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1.    That the content of the report be noted.

 

2.    That the appointment of the GM Growth Company to deliver the In-Work Progression Service for the borough, be approved.

 

3.    That this decision be classified as urgent and be exempted from the call-in process for the reasons specified in the report.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable the effective delivery of the In-Work Progression Service for the borough to benefit local residents and deliver the required outputs.

Alternative options considered:

The option of delivering the Service in-house was considered, however it was determined that procuring an external organisation with the required the capacity, infrastructure, skills and expertise to deliver the Service was the most effective route.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

Councillor Patel is a member of The Growth Company board.

Urgent item?: Yes

Publication date: 30/01/2025

Date of decision: 29/01/2025

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