Issue - meetings
Establishment of Group Training Association for Construction Training
Meeting: 19/12/2017 - Cabinet (Item 5)
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Additional documents:
Decision:
The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Question and Answer were noted.
DECISION
1. To agree to pursue the formal establishment of an East London Group Training Agency (GTA) in partnership with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and other east London Councils.
2. To receive a further report in the new year to set out recommendations for the adoption of a formal governance structure including legal, financial and procurement implications for the Council; and to seek approval for formal LBTH representation within the recommended governance structure.
Action by:
ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)
(Divisional Director, Growth and Economic Development (A. Scott)
(Construction Development Officer (C. Middleton)
Minutes:
Councillor Joshua Peck, Cabinet Member for Work and Economic Development, introduced the report. He explained that, due to the amount of development work taking place in the Borough there was a massive opportunity for residents to apply for construction jobs but that it was becoming apparent that there was a significant gap in relevant training to support this process.
Following discussions with the London Legacy Development Corporation, other local authorities and the construction industry it was proposed to set up an employer led training association to support the sector. The Group would provide training support in a wide range of skills which, as well as on-site training, would include areas such as finance, legal and administration requirements for the industry.
The Mayor welcomed the report. He noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Question and written answer and agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.
RESOLVED
1. To agree to pursue the formal establishment of an East London Group Training Agency (GTA) in partnership with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and other east London Councils.
2. To receive a further report in the new year to set out recommendations for the adoption of a formal governance structure including legal, financial and procurement implications for the Council; and to seek approval for formal LBTH representation within the recommended governance structure.