Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report outlines issues for the devolution of the Adult Education Budget in accordance with The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Functions) Order 2018.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Richard Mortimer on 0161 474 3864 or email: richard.mortimer@stockport.gov.uk

The Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining issues for the devolution of the Adult Education Budget in accordance with The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Adult Education Function) Order 2018. The devolution of the Adult Education Budget to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority provided control over significant adult skills funding that would improve the alignment of skills provision and qualifications to meet business need. Under devolution, Stockport would be able to articulate a proposal for skills funding to meet local needs for businesses and for residents.

The Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration (Councillor Kate Butler) attended the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Meeting be advised that the Scrutiny Committee supports the proposal.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report outlines issues for the devolution of the Adult Education Budget.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Richard Mortimer on Tel: 07800 617932 or email: Richard.mortimer@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) explaining the devolution of the Adult Education Budget to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority which provided significant control over adult skills funding.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.