Post 16 Capacity Fund

June 23, 2026 Lancashire Combined County Authority (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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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

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date23 Jun 2026
Effective from27 Jun 2026
Expected date23 Jun 2026
Originally due23 Jun 2026
Lead officerDr M Lawty-Jones