Issue - meetings

(i)         to agree that discussions with partners on the development and running of a city centre one stop employability shop be continued;

(ii)        to delegate authority to the Head of Economic Development, in consultation with the Head of Land and Property Assets to negotiate a  sub-letting agreement with Instant Neighbour (the lead body); and

(iii)       to agree to receive annual reports on the outcomes achieved within the

            one stop employability shop.

The Committee had before it a report by the Interim Director of Communities, Housing and Infrastructure which sought approval for officers within Economic Development to work with Instant Neighbour to progress the establishment of a city centre one stop shop where the public can access support, information, and training relating to employment.

The report recommended:-

That the Committee -

(a)       Agree that discussions with partners on the development and running of a city centre one stop employability shop be continued;

(b)       Delegate authority to the Head of Economic Development, in consultation with the Head of Land and Property Assets to negotiate a sub-letting agreement with Instant Neighbour (the lead body); and

(c)        Agree to receive annual reports on the outcomes achieved within the one stop employability shop.

The Committee resolved:-

to agree the recommendations.