Issue - meetings

Update by Customer Service Leader WS Inverclyde/Argyll & Bute, Department for Work and Pensions

The Group considered an update from the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) which detailed their response to Covid-19 as well as statistical information for the Argyll & Bute area and information on the Flexible Support Fund; Job Finding Support; Job Entry Targeted Support; the Kickstart scheme; the Restart Programme; Virtual Youth Hubs, local Job Centres; and assistance in finding work being provided to 18-24 year olds.

Lynn Campbell, DWP, advised that she unfortunately had to leave the meeting at this point for a short period, noting that she had provided a comprehensive written update for the Group’s attention and would be happy to answer any questions in relation to this. 

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group:

1.    considered and noted the information provided; and

2.    noted that in the absence of Lynn Campbell, Department for Work and Pensions, the Committee Manager would take back any questions to her and circulate any responses to the Group.

(Reference: Update by Lynn Campbell, Customer Service Leader WS Inverclyde/Argyll and Bute, Department for Work and Pensions, dated January 2021, submitted)