Adult Skills Review 2024/25 and future planning - KD2025/071

July 15, 2026 Combined Authority Board (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Combined Authority Board approved the findings of the Adult Skills Funding Review 2024/25 on 15 July 2026. The Board resolved to note the review's findings, approve its assessment and strategic direction, and use the findings to shape future adult skills planning. The decision will inform future commissioning, performance management, and strategic planning for adult skills for the period 2026–29.

Full council record

Purpose

To present the final review of Adult Skills Funding

Decision

It was resolved to:

A    Note the findings of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CA Adult Skills Funding Review 2024/25.

B    Approve the overall assessment and strategic direction set out in the report.  In particular there is a need for sharper prioritisation, stronger focus on progression and outcomes, and more deliberate alignment with economic growth priorities.

C    Approve that the findings of the review are used to inform and shape future commissioning, performance management and strategic planning for adult skills in the period 2026–29.

Supporting Documents

Code of Conduct and Complaints Update.pdf
Appendix A - Chapter 16.pdf
Appendix D Policies and Protocols Annex 2 Gifts and Hospitality Protocol Current.pdf
Appendix B LGA Model Councillor Code of Conduct.pdf
Code of Conduct and Complaints Update.pdf
Appendix D Policies and Protocols Annex 2 Gifts and Hospitality Protocol Current.pdf
Appendix C CPCA Register of Members Pecuniary Interests and Other Interests May 2026.pdf
Appendix E Draft Gifts and Hospitality Policy for the Mayor Elected Members and Co-Opted Members.pdf
Appendix F 2025-26 Annual Review Letter from Local Government Social Care Ombudsman.pdf
Appendix B LGA Model Councillor Code of Conduct.pdf
Appendix A - Chapter 16.pdf
Terms of Reference Report.pdf
Appendix C CPCA Register of Members Pecuniary Interests and Other Interests May 2026.pdf
Terms of Reference Report.pdf
Appendix A Proposed Changes to Audit and Governance Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Appendix A Proposed Changes to Audit and Governance Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Adult Skills Review Skills Committee 15.6.26.pdf
Appendix A - Adult Skills Funding Review 2024-25.pdf
Appendix B - Presentation Slides Key Findings for FE Leaders.pdf
Appendix C - Technical Annex Adult Skills Funding Review 2024-25.pdf
Appendix E Draft Gifts and Hospitality Policy for the Mayor Elected Members and Co-Opted Members.pdf
Appendix F 2025-26 Annual Review Letter from Local Government Social Care Ombudsman.pdf
Adult Skills Review 2024-25 and Future Planning.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations approved
Decision date15 Jul 2026
Effective from16 Jul 2026
Expected date15 Jul 2026
Originally due15 Jul 2026
Lead officerAndrea Sanders
Subject to call-inYes