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Thursday 11 March 2010
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London

This page will feature all the latest news and events taking place in London.

News and events

  • The first ever Women and Work Awards luncheon will take place on 10 March 2010 at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire.  Click here to find out more about the finalists, which include Penny Rushby-Smith and Kelly Gunnell from London.
  • SEEDA has announced the launch of the Farm Resource Improvement Programme (FRIP) in South East England and London for farm and horticultural businesses.  FRIP is a sub-programme within RDPE which aims to simplify the application process and provide grants of up to £25,000 per farm business. Click here for more information...
  • Inspirational land-based apprentices at Capel Manor College showcased their skills on the first day of Apprenticeship Week (1 Feb) when they were visited by Shadow Skills Minister, John Hayes MP.  Read more...
  • As the importance of climate change, resources and environmental conservation become more and more urgent, Lantra's Women and Work project has funded some female volunteers in London to understand the latest thinking and approaches that are being developed around ecosystems services – living roofs.  Read more...
  • Londoners can now find out how to get their fingers green as a new website, developed to promote the number of career opportunities available in London, is launched today (25 November) at the Green Skills Seminar, Horticultural Halls, London.  Read more...

 

Regional projects

Available now! Growing Awareness, which was launched on 25 November, is a new website supported by Lantra and the London Development Agency promoting horticulture and landscaping careers in London...

 

Growing Awareness

 

Women and Work offers a £450 training grant to women working in male dominated industries such as agriculture. Click the box below for more information...

 

Funding available to women working in male dominated industries in London...

Regional Partnership Manager: Jonathan Pettit

Jonathan Pettit
Jonathan is the Regional Partnership Manager for London. 

Skills Assessment

In October 2009 Lantra revealed its latest research report: A Skills Assessment for the Environmental and Land-based Sector.

 

The research sets out the skills gaps and shortages of the current workforce and identifies the projected skills needs through to 2017.

 

Based upon a comprehensive review of changes and evidence that has emerged over the past year, the report provides the vital labour market intelligence to ensure that government, employers, individuals and other stakeholders are able to make appropriate investments in skills so that this vital sector can thrive and grow.