Agenda item

Decision:

That the Kickstart application be submitted to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). This would enable Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to act as Gateway Representative, to support local businesses and young unemployed people.

Reason for Decision:

To enable the Kickstart scheme to have a positive impact on the number of 16 – 24 year olds claiming Universal Credit in the County Borough and provide local businesses with the opportunity to create new posts to support their business through this period of uncertainty.

Implementation of Decision:

That the decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.