Everett Haughton, Third Sector Programmes Manager, introduced the report which concerned a European Social Fund (ESF) match-funded contribution to a three-year programme which aimed to support hard-to-employ individuals back into work. 

The Chair invited Councillor Saunders and Councillor Golds to comment on the proposals and they indicated that they supported the application.

Commissioners noted their support for the scheme and approved the request.

RESOLVED

1.  That the Council’s match-funding contribution of £225,000 to be made to London Councils for each of the 3 financial years 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19 be approved.

2.  That the financing mechanism is set out within paragraphs 3.2 & 3.3 be endorsed.

3.  That it be noted that the Council will enter into formal contractual arrangements with London Councils to deliver the Tower Hamlets ESF Community Grants Programme 2016/19: as set out in paragraph 3.2 & 3.3.

4.  That the authority for the awarding of grants to organisations be delegated to the Appraisal Panel which will include the Director of Resources or her nominee as set out in paragraph 3.17.