Issue details

Adult Skills Fund: 2026/27 Grant allocation and delivery Arrangements

The Department for Work and Pensions is inviting East Sussex County Council to oversee an additional allocation of Adult Skills Fund (ASF) to commission training in the academic year 2026/27. The Lead Member for Economy will consider approval to delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to take any actions necessary in relation to the implementation of the additional ASF funds.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2026

Decision due: 17 Mar 2026 by Lead Member for Economy

Lead member: Lead Member for Economy

Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Department: Communities, Economy and Transport

Contact: Holly Aquilina, Employability and Skills Manager 01323 463538 Email: Holly.aquilina@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01323 463538.