Decision

The Director of Communications and Regeneration has decided to approve a £75,000 grant to Blackpool and the Fylde College for a cyber skills project benefiting Blackpool schools and young pupils/students.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves approving a £75,000 grant to Blackpool and the Fylde College for a cyber skills project benefiting Blackpool schools and young pupils/students.

topline: The Director of Communications and Regeneration has decided to approve a £75,000 grant to Blackpool and the Fylde College for a cyber skills project benefiting Blackpool schools and young pupils/students.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it focuses on providing skills and employment opportunities for young people in the digital and cyber industry.

affected_stakeholders: ["Blackpool and the Fylde College", "Blackpool schools", "young pupils/students"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.blackpool.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3187

Decision Maker: Director of Communications and Regeneration

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To seek formal approval for a £75,000 grant to Blackpool and the Fylde College to manage a cyber skills project benefitting Blackpool schools and up to 440 young pupils/students.   

Content: To seek formal approval for a £75,000 grant to Blackpool and the Fylde College to manage a cyber skills project benefitting Blackpool schools and up to 440 young pupils/students.    That a grant of £75,000 be awarded to Blackpool and the Fylde College to oversee and manage a cyber skills project to ensure Blackpool’s children and young people have access to skills and employment opportunities in the digital and cyber industry

Date of Decision: July 7, 2025