Issue - meetings

That (A) the funding for apprentices as detailed in the report submitted, be approved; and

(B)     the Council’s apprenticeship rate be £4.00 per hour, increasing to £4.50 per hour in the second year.

The Leader of the Council submitted a report requesting funding for the recruitment of up to 7apprentices in 2016/17.

The Executive noted that encouraging apprenticeships would help the Council’s workforce strategy in lowering the age profile of its employees.

In response to questions, it was clarified that Officers could look at extending the upper age limit beyond 18.  Also, the scheme would be funded from the Transformation Reserve.

The Executive approved the proposal now detailed.

RESOLVED - that (A) the funding for apprentices as detailed in the report submitted, be approved; and

(B)      the Council’s apprenticeship rate be £4.00 per hour, increasing to £4.50 per hour in the second year.