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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 3 re. the overall aims of the Core Strategy
Representation ID: 18562
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
LSC will broadly support the aims of the Local Plan and the refinements set out on pages 8 and 9 of the Issues and Options document, in particular those which address skills and economic development. LSC’s aims include improvement in basic skills and Level 2 achievements. We see learning and skills playing a prominent role in support of economic development and, specifically for employers, the Train to Gain service was launched earlier this year. LSC will continue to be involved in the 14 to 19 agenda and policies and in the regeneration of Hastings and Bexhill through existing mechanisms.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 5 re. the most effective and appropriate means of increasing the income available to local people
Representation ID: 18563
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
The new college at Hastings will be a general further education college, not a sixth form college as stated in the Issues and Options document.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 5 re. the most effective and appropriate means of increasing the income available to local people
Representation ID: 18564
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
Depending on the future volume and nature of business, there should be sufficient stock of suitable, adaptable and modern premises. Even knowledge based industries require this, so if the District can to help grow and attract such businesses, then the availability of premises is crucial.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 5 re. the most effective and appropriate means of increasing the income available to local people
Representation ID: 18565
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
Although it is not in the gift of the Council to determine the nature of business arbitrarily, it can support the creation of a balanced environment in which businesses can operate. In the section on Housing it seems as though a younger population is envisaged. The link between this and the number of Rother and Hastings residents attending University College Hastings will make an economic difference if the right businesses are in the District or can be started.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 5 re. the most effective and appropriate means of increasing the income available to local people
Representation ID: 18566
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
An increase in part time employment is implied. An assumption from this would be that without active policies for full time employment in new and existing businesses, the average income would fall and so this should be an issue for debate in any assessment of tourism trends. The prospect for employment in the childcare industry would also require exploration.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 5 re. the most effective and appropriate means of increasing the income available to local people
Representation ID: 18567
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
An important consideration is the proportion of businesses trading outside the District. One way to achieve longer-term economic prosperity is to have businesses residing in the District which earn profits from elsewhere. This is essential for maintaining a regeneration impetus through improved business performance.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 5 re. the most effective and appropriate means of increasing the income available to local people
Representation ID: 18568
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
The Issues and Options document needs to confirm a positive relationship between the Council’s policies and business support services principally delivered through 1066 Enterprise. There is a link between business support and workforce skills, hence Train to Gain.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 8 re. securing the necessary infrastructure to achieve sustainable development and communities
Representation ID: 18569
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
Re paragraph. 9.8 of the Issues and Options document: it is unclear if the Rother and Hastings wide proposals re post 16 education are fully understood. The statement (which refers to access to 16+ education at Battle and Rye) may lack balance and encourage a negative reaction. A broader based statement would benefit the understanding of the residents and the Council’s policy making.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 10 re. the merits of higher or lower levels of growth, especially in the short to medium term
Representation ID: 18570
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
If the population becomes a younger one, consideration will need to be given to the increased movement of pupils and students across the district and into Hastings. It will affect calculations for the effects of housing, transport, leisure and other services.
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Core Strategy Issues & Options
Question 5 re. the most effective and appropriate means of increasing the income available to local people
Representation ID: 18571
Received: 29/01/2007
Respondent: Learning and Skills Council Sussex
LSC is working directly and through partnerships to improve vocational education services in the District. Expected improvements in the numbers of residents progressing from further education will help bring about a form of education led regeneration sought in the recently published Regional economic Strategy.
