Decision details

To agree the proposed approach for use of the apprenticeship levy and to approve the Apprenticeship Strategy.

Matter for Decision

The Officer’s report set out a strategic plan for Cambridge City Council to optimise use of its apprenticeship levy contributions of £100,000 per annum from April 2017, and deliver the government’s plans for public sector organisations to have an average 2.3% of the workforce as apprentices over a 4 year period whilst providing a high quality ‘Cambridge City Apprenticeship Scheme’.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

     i.        Agreed the proposed approach as set out in the report for the use of the Apprenticeship Levy

    ii.        Approved the proposed Apprenticeship Strategy.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

       i.        Members welcomed the proposals affirming that it was the sort of philosophy to embedd into the business of the council.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.