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Local Skills Report 

We’re engaging with employers and training providers to develop skills in the Marches.

The Marches LEP maintains oversight of the local skills agenda and supports understanding of the areas’ labour market and skills issues, driving engagement with local employers and liaison with training providers

About the report:

Prior to establishing Employer Representative Bodies (ERBs) in April 2023, the Department of Education (DfE) funded LEPs, through their Skills Advisory Panel, to undertake detailed analysis of local labour markets.  The Marches LEP, through extensive consultation with partners, developed a Local Skills Report incorporating an action plan detailing how key priorities were being addressed.  The report, which sets out local strengths and skills needs aligned with the Marches LEP Strategic Economic Plan, was refreshed in January 2022 to encompass the Marches Economic Recovery Plan and take account of the changing policy landscape.

The Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 made provision for the creation of ERBs as part of government’s intent to place employers at the centre of the skills system, to compile Local  Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) relating to further education.  The LEP provided support to the Marches ERB in producing and progressing the area’s LSIP.

Key Summary:

The Local Skills Report forms a key part of the underpinning evidence base for the Marches Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) compiled by the Marches Employer Representative Body (ERB).

Related downloads:

 

The Marches Economic Dashboard – October 2022 Download icon The Marches Economic Dashboard – June 2022 Download icon The Marches Economic Dashboard – February 2022 Download icon The Marches Local Skills Report 2022 Download icon The Marches Local Skills Report 2022 Annex A&B Download icon The Marches Local Skills Report 2021 Download icon The Marches Local Skills Report 2021 Annex A&B Download icon

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The LEP has been proactive in attracting funding to support training and skills development projects for example the Energy Training Centre.

Marches Skills Search

As part of our commitment to supporting business, a dedicated skills portal has been developed to assist employers looking for providers and courses for their workforces.

Click here to visit the The Marches Skills Search website.

Useful links:

Marches Skills Search WebsiteData & Research

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The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has now ceased trading and transferred all its functions to Shropshire Council working with Telford & Wrekin Council and Herefordshire Council, in line with the UK Government's plans for devolution.

The Marches LEP was established in 2011 and hands over an impressive legacy from its 13-year life. In that time the LEP invested over £196m in projects across the Marches, securing in excess of £100m of match funding and supported more than 66,000 business interactions.

The schemes supported have made tangible differences to local communities, increasing skills, creating jobs and improving the physical appearance of many towns.

We would like to thank all the LEP Board Members who have given their time freely over the life of the LEP, as well as all the staff who worked for the LEP over the years. We also want to thank our delivery partners, local education providers and local, regional and national stakeholders who helped us achieve so much.

The Marches Growth Hub will continue to support businesses and will be managed by Shropshire Council, supported by Telford and Wrekin and Herefordshire Councils. Each of the three Local Authorities will also continue to provide direct business support locally. Details of this support will be available through the Marches Growth Hub website and from the Local Authorities directly. Website: www.marchesgrowthhub.co.uk | email: enquiries@marchesgrowthhub.co.uk.

The Marches Careers Hub will continue to be delivered and will be managed by Shropshire Council, supported by Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire Councils. Website: www.marchescareershub.co.uk | email: info@marchescareershub.co.uk

For any queries about Getting Building Fund (GBF), Local Growth Fund (LGF) and Marches Investment Fund (MIF) projects supported by the Marches LEP please contact: gary.spence@shropshire.gov.uk

For any finance queries please contact: michelle.hodgkiss@shropshire.gov.uk

The solvent liquidation of the Marches LEP is being managed by the Evelyn Partners Limited. For any matter related to this please contact: Camilla.Mulholland@evelyn.com

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