1. That progress in committing Greater Manchester’s European Social Fund (ESF) allocation and attempts to repurpose and apply flexibilities in response to challenges presented by COVID-19 be noted.
2. That it be agreed that GMCA can proceed with its GM Skills for Growth ESF programme and that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM and GMCA Treasurer to enter into contract with the ESF Managing Authority (DWP).
3. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM and GMCA Treasurer to proceed with the procurement and contracting of providers and activity relating to the GM Skills for Growth programme in conjunction with the Portfolio Lead.
4. That the status of the final Co-Financing Programmes application for Youth Opportunity Programme be noted and that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM and GMCA Treasurer for design sign off following development in conjunction with areas/partners.