Cabinet Member for Education
Councillor Ayres is the council’s lead for education and lifelong learning. She oversees school improvement, the management of the city’s schools and higher education provision including delivering a dedicated university for Peterborough. Cllr Ayres also holds responsibility for community education and promoting the educational attainment of children in care and ensuring there is educational provision for young people aged 16 to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities. She also leads on youth services and careers advice for young people wanting help with the next steps in their education, training or employment.