1.      That the further detail provided about the SEaMLESS Consortium ESF funding bid, including the budget, outputs, results and targets, and associated impacts and risks to the Council, be noted.

2.      To authorise the Council entering into the funding agreement, subject to approval by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the programme.

3.      To authorise the Director of Regeneration and Business and the Section 151 Officer to approve any minor amendments to this funding agreement, in consultation with the Executive Member for Regeneration and the Executive Member for Education and Skills.