RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1.     Approved entering into the Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver the programme. 

2.     Approved Shropshire Council acting as the accountable body for the funding within the Shropshire Council delivery area. 

3.     Supported the commissioning of training providers to deliver Skills Bootcamps based on employer demand and local need, noting that this approach was approved by CCDG on 7 September 2026. 

4.     Noted the proposed governance and delivery arrangements, whereby the programme will be managed by the Economy, Funding and Skills Service in alignment with the Get Marches Working Plan, The Shropshire Skills and Employment Strategy and the Councils Corporate Plan priorities. 

5.     Acknowledged that approval to submit the Delivery Plan to DWP has been obtained in accordance with BTCRP governance arrangements.