Issue details

Adult Skills Fund acceptance

 

 

The Adult Learning aspect of the Adult Learning and Skills Service have previously received a direct grant from the DfE / ESFA to carry out adult learning functions. This grant of £2.7m will now come via the Combined Authority under there new powers and in line with financial delegation powers within the financial regulations the decision to accept that funding must be taken by Executive

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/07/2025

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Failure to agree funding will delay the receipt of income for the adult learning service will not be funded to support adult learners in the region.

Decision due: 15 Jul 2025 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Lead director: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Contact: Paul Cliff, Shared Head of Adult Learning and Skills Email: paul.cliffe@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultees

We have operated this fund for many years and the recently approved accountability statement details how this funding will be spent in line with the council plan

Agenda items

Documents

  • Adult Skills Fund acceptance