City College Plymouth is governed by the College Corporation. The Corporation is accountable for the quality of the service we provide to our students and how we manage their welfare. It is also accountable for the financial health of the College, including making sure that public funds are managed appropriately. The College Corporation’s responsibilities are laid out in its Instrument and Articles of Government.
Board of Governors
The Corporation is responsible for the following:
- defining the College’s strategy – setting aims and objectives
- determining and periodically reviewing the educational character and mission of the College and the oversight of its activities
- making sure the Chief Executive and staff are accountable for how the College is run
- monitoring and evaluating the College’s performance
- playing a part in appointing senior College staff and setting the framework for the pay and conditions of more junior staff.
The Corporation is accountable for the College’s financial position and use of public funds, the quality of the education it provides and its wider contribution to the community it serves. To help fulfil these duties, the Corporation takes account of the views of many different stakeholder groups, including students, staff, employers and the local community.
The Chair of Governors is Richard Stevens.
Board Structure
The Corporation normally meets five times a year, including two strategy days. The Audit Committee meets termly.
Access to Meetings
Members of the public, including representatives of the press or media, will not be admitted to meetings of the Corporation Board or its committees. In exceptional circumstances, the Corporation or committee may decide to allow public attendance for all or part of a particular meeting. Attendance at Meetings Policy Note: Members of the public are defined as anyone who is not a member of the Board, Director of Governance or any student, member of staff or officer invited by the Chair to attend for a specific purpose.
Code of Conduct for City College Plymouth Governors
Board and Committee Meetings Schedule 2024-2025
Corporation Board Minutes
Reports and Financial Statements
Financial Regulations
Instrument and Articles of Government and Standing Orders
Anyone is entitled to be provided with a copy of the approved minutes of the Corporation Board and of its committees, provided they do not contain confidential information. If you wish to obtain any copies, or you would like to contact the Chair of Governors, please contact the Director of Governance, Laura Sadler, e-mail: lsadler@cityplym.ac.uk.
If you require any documents in another format, please contact the Director of Governance.
Members
Find out more about our Board of Governors, who bring a wide range of expertise and provide essential guidance to support the college’s vision and growth.
Richard Stevens
Chair of Governors
Managing Director, Plymouth Citybus Ltd
Read more about Richard here.
Justine Hardie
General Governor
Senior Deputy Head, UTC Plymouth and Millbay Academy
Read more about Justine here.
Victoria Pomery
General Governor
Chief Executive Officer, The Box, Plymouth
Read more about Victoria here.
Amanda Ratsey
General Governor
Head of Economy, Enterprise & Employment, Plymouth City Council
Read more about Amanda here.
Sam Shattock
General Governor
Deputy Director and Commodore of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service
Read more about Sam here.
Martin Boulter
Staff Governor
Programme Lead, Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture & Marine Autonomy, City College Plymouth
Read more about Martin here.
Chaz Talbot
Staff Governor
Student Experience Manager, City College Plymouth
Read more about Chaz here.
