Unleashing Potential: A Creative Industries Vision for Greater Brighton and Coastal West Sussex

by SCTP | Oct 26, 2025 | News

A new regional vision has been published , to support and grow the Creative Industries in the Greater Brighton and Coastal West Sussex region and create a world-class Creative Industries sector. ‘Unleashing potential: a creative industries vision for Greater Brighton...

BHCC’s Refreshed Council Plan: Building a Better Brighton & Hove for Everyone

by SCTP | Oct 26, 2025 | News

Brighton & Hove City Council has approved a refreshed Council Plan that sets out priorities through to 2027 – and celebrates the progress made over the past 2 years. Priorities are about creating a fairer, healthier and more sustainable city that works for...

BHCC Backs Next Steps on Devolution for Sussex and Brighton

by SCTP | Oct 26, 2025 | News

Following a meeting of the Cabinet, Brighton & Hove City Council has formally approved the next stage for devolution, providing consent to the creation of a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Sussex and Brighton. Click here for more.

Four Nations, Four Futures: The Unequal Geography of Opportunity in the UK

by SCTP | Oct 26, 2025 | News

Recent research from the Education Policy Institute reveals how class, gender, and geography combine to shape young people’s life chances across the UK – with Wales and Northern Ireland falling furthest behind.  

WSCC Urges Government to Better Support Hospitality and Night-Time Economy Businesses

by SCTP | Oct 26, 2025 | News

West Sussex County Council will write to the Government to urge them to lower business rates for hospitality and night-time businesses, in a bid to boost local economy and protect jobs across the county. Click here for more.

WSCC Cabinet Agrees to Proceed with Devolution and Hears Latest Budget Position

by SCTP | Oct 26, 2025 | News

Cabinet Members at West Sussex County Council have given the green light to move forward with the creation of a mayoral Combined County Authority for Sussex. Click here for more.

Have Your Say on the Future of Horticulture and Landscape Apprenticeships in England

by SCTP | Oct 25, 2025 | News

The Horticulture and Landscaping Apprenticeship Trailblazer Group has issued a survey to evaluate how these apprenticeships are working and to inform their future activities.

DWP Employment Provision Commissioning Strategy 2025

by SCTP | Oct 25, 2025 | News

This policy paper looks at how the DWP Employment Category will support strategic outcomes and key aims through the commissioning and in-life delivery of commercial employment programmes.

Resolution Foundation ‘False Starts’ NEET Report

by SCTP | Oct 25, 2025 | News

This report from the Resolution Foundation looks at what the UK’s growing NEETs problem really looks like, and how to fix it.

Defunding Level 7 Apprenticeships Will Undermine Widening Participation Efforts in Higher Education – HEPI

by SCTP | Oct 25, 2025 | News

The Higher Education Policy Institute comments on Government Level 7 Apprenticeship funding plans.