Purpose

Acceptance of grant funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority to Wigan Council from the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement between GMCA and Wigan Council for the delivery of GMCA ASF learning for 2026-2027

Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Regeneration authorises:-

(1)     acceptance of the Devolved Greater Manchester Adult Skills Fund (ASF) grant award described in the report and entry into the grant funding agreement in the substantive form shown at Appendix 1 of the report; and

(2)     the Chief Legal Officer to enter into any agreements to facilitate (1) on behalf of the Council