Evidence Base – Reports
Our research into the skills needs and requirements of Lancashire's priority business sectors including our Labour Market Intelligence.
Multiply Evaluation Reports
Multiply was a fully funded initiative by the Department for Education, which was delivered from 2022 to 2025, aimed at enhancing adults’ numeracy skills for everyday life and work. Multiply courses were highly adaptable in both length and content, making them suitable for the diverse needs of Lancashire’s community, residents, and businesses.
The Multiply Evaluation Reports commissioned by The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, evaluate the successes of Multiply. These reports provides key findings and recommendations to inform the ongoing delivery of numeracy delivery and future adult education initiatives.
The interim report can be accessed here
The final report can be accessed here
2023 Lancashire Economic Inactivity Insight Report
During and post pandemic Lancashire saw a rise in economic inactivity – similar to other areas of the country but more pronounced. As a result, a deep dive into the rise in economic inactivity in Lancashire was commissioned under the umbrella of Lancashire 2050, with funds from the three upper tier authorities. The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub led the research, with support from a steering group of partners, reflecting the Lancashire 2050 themes of Employment and Skills, Health and Well-Being and Economic Prosperity, with local authorities, directors of public health, lead officers, as well as the Integrated Care Board (ICB), Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and other stakeholders.
The Economic Inactivity Insight Report details the findings, and also provides 5 key priorities and 14 recommendations for local partners.
The report can be accessed here
2022 Lancashire Food and Agriculture Sector LMI Report
In 2022, The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub commissioned a sector study to be undertaken into Lancashire’s Food and Agriculture Sector. The report focuses on the strategic context for Food and Agriculture, key trends and emerging opportunities from an extensive literature review, as well as focusing in on the sectors Economic and Employment contribution to Lancashire’s productivity, and international trade.
The report also outlines the demographics of the existing workforce, sector and occupation earnings, education and training provision, vacancies and hiring, and a look towards the future for the sector in Lancashire.
The report can be accessed here