Post 16 Capacity Fund
June 23, 2026 Lancashire Combined County Authority (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Lancashire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on the Post 16 Capacity Fund and the FE Teacher Industry Exchange programme on 23/06/2026. Funds will be allocated to eligible institutions, with delegated authority to sign off project business cases. The FE Teacher Industry Exchange programme funds are recommended for award to the northwest Construction Technical Excellence College.
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Purpose
This report provides an overview of the Post 16 Capacity capital fund which has been devolved to the LCCA, options for allocating funds to eligible institutions, and a recommended approach, as discussed and supported by the LCCA Skills Advisory Board. The paper outlines the methodology and recommends approval, with delegated authority to sign off project business cases.
The report also provides an overview of the Further Education (FE) Teacher Industry Exchange programme for construction that has also been devolved to the LCCA, with the recommendation that the funds are awarded to the northwest Construction Technical Excellence College (TEC) to ensure a coordinated approach that adds value.
Decision
The Lancashire Combined County Authority approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Dr M Lawty-Jones |