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Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce Shares LSIP Annual Progress Report

July 2, 2025

  • Cambridge
  • Ely
  • Fenland
  • Huntingdonshire
  • LSIP
  • Peterborough & Stamford

Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is proud to publish the 2025 Annual Progress Report for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP). This is our second yearly update on how employers, educators, and regional partners are tackling skills gaps and supporting sustainable growth.

Key achievements from the 2025 report include:

  • Over £2.5 million invested through the Local Skills Improvement Fund, enabling new courses, upgraded training facilities, and stronger employer–education partnerships.

  • Life Sciences and Agri-Tech remain areas of high demand, while Digital and Advanced Manufacturing continue to face recruitment pressures.

  • Economic inactivity linked to long-term health conditions is becoming a major barrier to labour market growth.

  • Innovation in action: Case studies highlight virtual-reality careers guidance, sector-specific bootcamps, and green-skills hubs driving real impact on the ground.

👉 Read the full LSIP 2025 Annual Progress Report and annexes here

Regional voices on progress and priorities

“This report shows genuine progress in equipping our workforce for future growth. We’re tackling challenges like economic inactivity and digital inclusion head-on, fostering innovation and productivity across industries.”
Charlotte Horobin, Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

“Aligning skills provision with business needs is unlocking opportunities for individuals and companies alike. From specialist green-skills hubs to agile bootcamps, we’re building a responsive, inclusive and future-focused skills system.”
Andrea Wood MBE, Assistant Director of Skills & Employment, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Upcoming LSIP events

Accessing Paid Internships: A Skills Webinar
Date: Tuesday 9 July 2025
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Zoom (online)
Details: Practical insights into launching high-impact paid internships, led by Nicola March (CPCA), with real-life SME case studies.
Register: Book your free place

Quarterly Regional Labour Market Analysis Webinar
Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Venue: Zoom (online)
Details: Explore the latest labour market data and regional trends with expert commentary from Mike Spicer (The Policy Department) and Hannah Lazarus.
Register: Book your free place

Media enquiries and resources

Images and interviews are available on request, including:

  • The College of West Anglia Green Skills Centre (featuring electric Renault Twizy)

  • The VR Discovery Zone at Cambridge Regional College

  • Inspire Education Group’s Centre for Green Technology

  • LSIP roundtable at British Sugar

  • CPCA Skills Bootcamp participants

For media requests, regional data, or more information, lsip@cambscci.co.uk.