Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58957

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: bpha

Representation Summary:

It is noted that the Local Plan intends to broaden the employment base of Cambridge. Support should be given to enable the local community to engage with the construction industry and the skills required. Investment should made to ensure that residents are given the opportunity to gain employment and skills on development sites. There needs to be a clear apprenticeship scheme that developers can sign up to that is linked to Further Education opportunities.

Full text:

It is noted that the Local Plan intends to broaden the employment base of Cambridge. Support should be given to enable the local community to engage with the construction industry and the skills required. Investment should made to ensure that residents are given the opportunity to gain employment and skills on development sites. There needs to be a clear apprenticeship scheme that developers can sign up to that is linked to Further Education opportunities.