Decision details

This report seeks approval from the Head of libraries and Community services for

•           SCC to use part of the CITB funding to enter into a Grant agreement with Manor and Castle Development Trust(MCDT) in order to for MCDT to set up a CSCS test center.

•           SCC to use part of the CITB funding to enter into a further agreement with MCDT to carry out assessments of potential programme participants and recruit young people to the programme.

It is recommended that the Head of Libraries and Community services with consultation from the Director of Legal and Compliance approve the following:

a)         SCC to use part of the CITB funding to enter into a Grant agreement with Manor and Castle Development Trust (MCDT) in order to for MCDT to set up a CSCS test center.

b)         SCC to use part of the CITB funding to enter into a further grant agreement with MCDT to carry out assessments of potential programme participants and recruit young people to the programme.

The Head of Libraries and Community services will be expected to also consult with the Director of Legal and Compliance before carrying out the recommendations as described in the above paragraphs (a) and (b) as input/comments from a legal perspective shall be considered in each of such recommendations.

The purpose of the Programme is to directly support Sheffield residents to find and sustain employment.

This approach will provide 650 of Sheffield’s residents with the opportunity to access employer led training within the construction sector with a minimum of 250 participants gaining sustainable employment

Alternative option 1 - In house Council delivery

This option is not recommended as the Council is not in the position to deliver the outcomes as described in this report

Alternative option 2 - Not to fund the Programme

This option is not recommended.  If the Council did not fund this programme, activity would not be delivered and outcomes for this project will not be achieved