Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Decision made
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To seek approval for the restructuring of the
Medway Adult and Community Learning Service, in collaboration with
other learning providers.
44/2006 The Cabinet endorsed the Director of
Community Services proceeding with the restructuring of the Medway
Adult and Community Learning Service and undertaking formal
consultation with staff and Trade Unions.
45/2006 The Cabinet noted the effect of the fees and charges
increase, already agreed and approved the closure of the Woodlands
Centre subject to further discussions with the Learning and Skills
Council.
46/2006 The Cabinet instructed officers to prepare a longer term
paper considering the options for the future of the service over
the next five years, looking at the opportunities for growing
markets as well as reducing costs.
It is necessary to restructure the service in
order to bring expenditure in line with the budget for 2006/2007.
It is necessary to consult on these proposals with staff and other
stakeholders, before any formal decisions are made about the
provision of adult education courses in Medway.
Publication date: 14/03/2006
Date of decision: 14/03/2006
Decided at meeting: 14/03/2006 - Cabinet
Effective from: 23/03/2006
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