Very true Iain, but co-ordination at local level is critical and that is where local authorities/combined authorities play a critical role. Hopefully the LSIP process has built some resilient local working structures that allow effective use of resources and the setting of priorities alongside sector and individual company skills needs. We are certainly seeing important leadership positions being developed by sector bodies e.g. in the maritime sector, in the construction sector, across design, etc.
I see more options than the (either) national Government (or) local action choice you set out, particularly for sectoral action at national level (whether 'national' means UK or one or more of the four countries in the UK). Trade bodies and national skills partners can, do - and should - take action without needing to wait for central Government.
Very true Iain, but co-ordination at local level is critical and that is where local authorities/combined authorities play a critical role. Hopefully the LSIP process has built some resilient local working structures that allow effective use of resources and the setting of priorities alongside sector and individual company skills needs. We are certainly seeing important leadership positions being developed by sector bodies e.g. in the maritime sector, in the construction sector, across design, etc.
I see more options than the (either) national Government (or) local action choice you set out, particularly for sectoral action at national level (whether 'national' means UK or one or more of the four countries in the UK). Trade bodies and national skills partners can, do - and should - take action without needing to wait for central Government.