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Recommendation 25
25
Acknowledged
In addition to working with industry and trade unions, we recommend that the Government works...
Recommendation
In addition to working with industry and trade unions, we recommend that the Government works closely with local and regional authorities in England allowing local leaders to deliver coherent services to their populations, for example through the regional delivery of the adult skills budget and promote the connection between net zero policies and ‘green job’ creation. (Paragraph 93) Costs
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledges the vital role of local and regional governments and mentions the Local Net Zero Forum, the Local Net Zero Programme, and funding for various decarbonisation schemes delivered in partnership with local authorities, but does not commit to specifically working with local and regional authorities on the regional delivery of the adult skills budget, or promoting the connection between net zero policies and ‘green job’ creation.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
The Government is investing £550 million to significantly expand Skills Bootcamps, which provide adults in England with in-demand skills in a range of areas, including green skills. Invitation to tender for the delivery of the next wave of Skills Bootcamps closed on 28th February 2022. Following a period of assessment an announcement will be made detailing the list of successful suppliers who will be awarded contracts to deliver this training. The Government is working closely with Mayoral Combined Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships and Local Authorities to ensure that Skills Bootcamps deliver against local skills priorities training is widely available to meet skills needs across the country. Finally, work is ongoing alongside local authorities, devolved administrations, and energy hubs to ensure that training is available and supported across the UK and will engage with Local Skills Improvement Plans in future.
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