Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Executive Board has accepted the allocation of £1,010,581 for the mentioned academic year.
summary: The decision involves accepting a newly Devolved Adult Skills Fund allocation for the academic year 2026-2027.
topline: The Executive Board has decided to accept a £1,010,581 allocation for the Devolved Adult Skills Fund for the academic year 2026-2027.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of a significant amount of funding and may impact various stakeholders in the adult skills sector.
affected_stakeholders: ["Executive Board", "Executive Member for Growth and Development", "Strategic Director for Growth and Development", "Director of Finance"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.blackburn.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1398
Decision Maker: Executive Board
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED: That the Executive Board: 1. Notes and accepts the newly Devolved Adult Skills Fund allocation of £1,010,581 for the academic year 2026-2027. 2. Delegates authority to the Executive Member for Growth and Development, in agreement with the Strategic Director for Growth and Development , and Director of Finance, to finalise arrangements regarding the delivery of contracted funding and learning outcomes.
Date of Decision: August 13, 2026