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Consideration has been given to the findings and recommendations of a review by Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) in relation to work to address skills shortages and increase employment opportunities.

RESOLVED -

That the recommendations, findings and analysis of evidence set out in appendix 2 to the report be endorsed.

The above decision has been made to ensure that the Council works with partners to achieve a better match of labour and skills supply to demand, regarding both immediate and future skills needs; maintaining growth in employment levels and retaining skills with a focus on career development and escalators to build the existing labour force through maintaining and reskilling older workers.