To seek formal approval for LBHF to enter into
an agreement with DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) for Future
Jobs Fund Funding.
This initiative seeks to fund the provision of borough based
training and employment services. The council in partnership with
the third sector has been successful in winning a bid to the DWP to
fund a Future Jobs Fund Scheme. The scheme will provide 80 jobs for
unemployed young people age 18-24 years old living in Hammersmith
and Fulham. The council has worked in partnership with the
voluntary and community sector and these jobs will be sourced from
voluntary and community sector agencies, the council will
facilitate this project by being the accountable body for the
partnership.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Income over £5m & policies or new income, reserves use, overspend over £300K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 8 Mar 2010 by Cabinet
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Department: The Environment department
Contact: Kim Smith, Chief Executive Email: kim.smith@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 020 8753 6320.
Consultation process
1. Third Sector organisations in Hammersmith
and Fulham - Meetings
2. Job Centre Plus - Meetings
Consultees
As above