LSIP Progress Report  The LSIP Progress Report will be published in June 2025, following DfE approval and will set out all the work that is underway to deliver against the LSIP Priorities. The report will set out a wealth of work and key achievements, including investments in college facilities, Read More

Devolution remains a regular focus at the LSIP Board, here is an update. Following the general election in July 2024, the Labour government continued plans for devolution in 2025, alongside Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Devolution is the transfer of powers and funding from UK government to Read More

On Wednesday 14 May our LSIP Executive Director, Joanne Giles, and her husband attended the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. This incredibly special occasion was to celebrate and recognise those working in Education and Skills and was a momentous day for our LSIP Executive Director Read More

Strengthening Essex’s Future: Business & Education in Partnership Essex has long been a powerhouse for business and innovation, but to ensure sustained economic growth, collaboration between key stakeholders is essential. The Greater Essex Business Board (GEBB) and the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) are working hand in hand to develop Read More

Culture Essex is launching a key piece of work to look at the needs of Essex’s creative industries as the landscape of local government, government spending reviews and devolution continues to rapidly change, and particularly in light of the government’s ‘Invest 2035: UK Modern Industrial Strategy’  which identifies the Read More

The Spring 2025 edition of the Five Estuaries project update newsletter has been published.  This issue includes:  An update on the Five Estuaries examination, including key closing positions and next steps.  Outlining the commitment from Five Estuaries along with North Falls Read More

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Essex has long been a hub of educational excellence, and its colleges have worked tirelessly to ensure that students and adults alike have access to high-quality learning experiences. Collaboration is the key to their success, and through initiatives such as the Federation of Essex Colleges, the region's Read More

Private dinner at the House of Commons - 2 April On Wednesday, 2 April our CEO, Denise Rossiter, hosted a dinner at the House of Commons with our members, local Essex MPs and Chambers staff - including LSIP Executive Director, Joanne Giles.  In attendance were Pam Cox MP for Colchester, David Burton-Sampson MP for Southend Read More

Employer Engagement Breakfast Event Thursday 26 June | 10am to 12pm | New City College, Epping Forest. New City College Employability and Partnership Department is extending a special invitation to members of Essex Chambers of Commerce and employers across Essex, as part of our unrivalled commitment to meeting employer skills and recruitment Read More