Agenda item

The Chair invited Jacob Coburn, Adviser, to introduce the report.

Jacob referred to recent discussions which related to the need to link together LGA activity on climate change and consider the employment and skills elements, and said that the Environment, Economy, Housing and Transport, City Regions and People and Places Boards were presented with a Green Skills and Employment report in November 2021 and had all agreed the next steps within it. Jacob introduced the report which built upon recent work, focusing on next steps and sought Board Member’s views and agreement on direction outlined within the report.

Board Members made the following comments:

• A question was asked which related to gender inequalities.
• The importance of local co-ordination and area-based schemes was emphasised.
• A question was asked which related to the natural environment, climate change and skills shortages in such areas.
• A question was asked which related to the work of educational facilities with regards to skilling up.
• The Chair emphasised the importance of ensuring that certain jobs and careers were attractive and appealing, especially to younger people.
• The Chair suggested reaching out to the UK Cities Climate Investment Commission for the purpose of sharing best practice and experiences.

Jacob responded to Board Members’ comments and thanked them for their useful contributions.

Decision:

·       Board Members noted the report.