Construction workers in Brighton and Hove are developing new skills after completing training courses funded with section 106 developer contributions. Brighton & Hove City Council is one of the few local authorities to offer the training through a Local Employment Scheme. The scheme supports construction workers, including self-employed trades, by funding training and qualifications which will develop the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to work in the industry today and in the future. Councillor Lucy Helliwell, joint chair of the Children, Families and School’s Committee, said: “It’s wonderful to see section 106 money being used in such an innovative way. Not only are construction workers gaining valuable training, qualifications and improved job prospects, employers are benefitting from a local highly skilled local workforce.” Click here for more.
