Evidence Base

We have developed a robust evidence base which identifies key issues in driving a skilled, balanced and inclusive labour market.

We have commissioned a range of studies to create a comprehensive evidence base and have drawn together key priorities and objectives from the studies and identified common themes and issues. This has formed the basis of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Strategic Framework.

These studies include a series of Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) reports, reports on Lancashire’s Priority Sectors and Gap Analyses regarding flexible provision for those aged 16-18. The studies are complemented by LMI resources and a LMI Data Matrix.

The reports and resources are provided below for partners and stakeholders to access and use.

Data Matrix

The Data Matrix contains all of the underpinning data which has been analysed to inform the reports and the presentations. The Matrix includes Local Authority and Travel to Work Area summary sheets which allow users to access summary charts and tables for their selected area. You can access the 5 sections of the Data Matrix and the Data Matrix User Guide by clicking the relevant section below.

Click here to download the Data Matrix User Guide

Gap Analyses

Gap Analyses showing availability of flexible provision for those aged 16-18 compared with identified needs:

Gap Analysis Report 1- Geographical Factors and Provision for Young People who are Not in Employment, Education or Training

Gap Analysis Report 2 – Provision Risks

Gap Analysis Report 3 – Vulnerable Characteristics

2018 Lancashire Labour Market Intelligence Toolkit

2018 Lancashire LEP LMI report

2018 Labour Market Information by Travel to Work Area

This section contains the six Travel to Work Area Reports and the fact sheets for each Travel to Work Area. You can access each of the reports by clicking on the relevant section below.