Decision

The Executive Board has decided to accept a £1,010,581 allocation for the Devolved Adult Skills Fund for the academic year 2026-2027.

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