Making work local
Councils can improve jobs and skills outcomes for less if given the powers to coordinate local provision.
Councils can improve jobs and skills outcomes for less if given the powers to coordinate local provision.
Councils want to harness their spending power to get greater social value from public contracts
Powers over education and training for young people need to be localised to avert an employment crisis.
Adult and community education is providing a vital lifeline during the pandemic – but more funding is needed to help councils run extra courses virtually.