Succession planning
The City of London Corporation is reducing its apprenticeship numbers, impacting its approach to developing future personnel.
The City of London Corporation is adjusting its approach to developing future personnel, a process that contributes to succession planning, which involves identifying and developing new leaders. In September 2026, the Corporate Services Committee heard proposals to reduce centrally funded apprenticeship numbers.
This decision, attributed to rising employment costs and funding changes, aims to decrease apprenticeships from up to 100 to approximately 65 by the end of 2026, with a further reduction to 55 by the end of 2027.
Key facts
- The City of London Corporation proposed reducing centrally funded apprenticeship numbers from up to 100 to approximately 65 by the end of 2026. Source
- The Corporate Services Committee heard proposals on 9 September 2026 to reduce apprenticeships to 55 by the end of 2027. Source
- The reduction in apprenticeships is attributed to rising employment costs and changes in national funding. Source
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