Issue details

This decision was taken in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the very difficult challenges this presents to the delivery of adult education across the West of England. During this difficult time, the Combined Authority considers it is critical to maintain as much ‘normality’ and continuity of provision wherever this is possible. The Combined Authority wishes to reassure adult education providers that it will take all reasonable steps to ensure continuity of learning where this is possible, and to protect the stability of the provider base.
This is an emergency decision taken in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The West of England Combined Authority constitution allows the Chief Executive of the Combined Authority, in cases of urgency or emergency, to take any decision on behalf of the Combined Authority (after consultation with the Mayor). This decision has been taken under this provision.