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Joint statement on behalf of West Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council

Joint statement on behalf of West Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council

 

New funding secured to support people into employment in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove 

 

Responding to today’s announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that West Sussex County Council, in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, has been awarded a grant of £15.6 million to deliver Connect to Work in our region: 

 

Councillor Garry Wall, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills said:  

 

“We’re proud to be one of the local authorities to have been awarded government funding to deliver Connect to Work. Being part of the national programme we will have the resources to help residents overcome obstacles to finding paid work, or to staying in work, with coaching and support that’s tailored to them.  

 

“It’s going to open opportunities to make employment more inclusive and diverse in our county. And by helping businesses fill their skills gaps Connect to Work will support our economic strategy  to support a sustainable and prosperous economy in West Sussex.” 

 

Councillor Emma Daniel, Brighton and Hove City Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Youth Services, said:  

 

“We know that some people across Brighton and Hove face complex barriers to work and so we’re proud to be working with the Government to deliver personalised support that will boost employment in the City. 

 

“Everyone deserves the chance to thrive in work, and I am really pleased to see that in-work support is provided as part of this programme. It’s a vital step toward a more inclusive and fair local economy.” 

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