Decision details

The allocation of Adult Education Budget (AEB) in-year growth funding for the 2022/23 academic year.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

 

Delegated authority has been granted to the Combined Authority Chief Executive, in consultation with constituent council Chief Executives, to make any in-year growth funding decisions for the 2022/23 academic year.

 

Performance data for the 2022/23 academic year (R06) suggests that 3 providers are now on track to fully utilise their allocations and qualify for growth funding.

 

Decision:

 

Approval given to allocate an additional £362,342.62 across 3 providers in support of AEB priorities, as follows:

-        City of Bristol College £312,583.22

-        South Gloucestershire Council £29,759.40

-        The Restore Trust £20,000.00

 

Reasons for the decision:

 

Delegated authority has been granted to the Combined Authority Chief Executive, in consultation with constituent council Chief Executives, to make any in-year growth funding decisions for the 2022/23 academic year.

 

Performance data for the 2022/23 academic year (R06) suggests that 3 providers are now on track to fully utilise their allocations and qualify for growth funding.

 

Alternative options considered:

 

 Not applicable in relation to this specific decision, i.e. this was the option considered.

 

Publication date: 28/06/2023

Date of decision: 10/05/2023

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