Decision details

For the Interim Assistant Director of Regeneration and Economic Development in accordance with Contract Standing Order (CSO) 17.2 that the Council’s requirements in respect of execution of contracts as deeds (CSO 9.08.9) shall not apply in respect of grants which the Council receives, and subject to the requirements of the funder, they may be signed by the relevant Director and Head of the business unit or authenticated by Approved Electronic Means, sign the funding agreement between Central London Forward and LB Haringey for £807,302 for the 24/25 financial year

At lead member signing on the 12th March 2024, a report was agreed to accept a grant from CLF for £807,302 for the delivery of the UKSPF People and Skills programme. In accordance with CSO 17.2, the Interim Assistant Director of Regeneration and Economic Development is able to sign this agreement.

Option to not accept the grant - In a period of continuing employment challenges for Haringey’s residents as unemployment pressure is expected to continue in to 2024, not accepting the funding would make the Council less able to support into employment those furthest away from the job market.
Option to commission delivery through sub-contracting – this would create an additional layer of contract management and reduce the funding available to directly support residents. Haringey Works is the Council’s employment support service with a track record of successfully supporting residents into employment and is aligned to Haringey Learns, our Adult Learning Service.