The Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Services provided an update on the progress of the Working Wirral programme.

Resolved - That

(1)  Cabinet, as accountable body, agrees the recommendations of the WEDS Partnership and approves Working Wirral expenditure for:

  Arch Initiatives – Mentoring into employment project to a maximum of £179,896 for the period 2009 to 2011;

  Wirral PCT – Working 4 Health project to a maximum of £561,592 for the period 2009 to 2011;

  Wirral Change – BRM Employment outreach project to a maximum of £540,883 for the period 2009 to 2011.

(2)  the Government’s consultation that is taking place with regard to confirmation of the allocation of Working Neighbourhoods Funds (WNF) for 2009/10 and 2010/11 be noted;

(3)  the allocation of a maximum of £100,000 each year for 2009/10 and 2010/11 for marketing activity as recommended by the Investment Strategy Board be approved;

(4)  WW resources be allocated to activities to support business investment and business growth outcomes to a maximum of £390,000 each year for 2009/10 and 2010/11; and

(5)  the use of Working Wirral funds to a maximum of £441,324 to enable ERDF resources to be drawn down to deliver activity to increase employer engagement be agreed.