Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 10, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1.   That the Adult Skills Fund Strategic Skills Plan (at Appendix A to the report) be approved and that any further minor amendments are delegated to Chief Operating Officer in consultation with the Mayor; 2.   That the Ambition and Strategic Priorities for the Adult Skills Fund as detailed at paragraph 9 of the report be approved; 3.   That the commissioning approach as detailed at paragraph 10 of the report be approved; 4.  That the Adult Skills Fund funding rule changes and the operational changes shown in tables 1 and 2 be approved 5.   That the actions that officers are taking on consultation be noted.