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The Liverpool City Region MAA
Colin Hilton
Chief Executive, Liverpool City Council
Sheena Ramsey
Chief Executive, Knowsley MBC
The business case
Why an MAA The role of the MAA The added value What are the
Priorities Resources Governance Performance monitoring
The Liverpool City Region – key facts
Population of 1.5 million Forms core of wider economic zone of influence of over 2 million people GVA of over £17bn, 539,000 jobs and 38,000 businesses
Our Vision - to be a thriving international city region by 2020.
To achieve this we will need to
accelerate growth and substantially close the productivity gap with the rest of the UK and; reduce worklessness across the Liverpool City Region, providing routes for people to move into work and progress in their jobs.
….building on our recent renaissance
Significant public and private investment that is transforming the look, image and confidence of the City Region Economic growth rates greater than comparator urban areas A growing business base Significantly enhanced cultural and tourism offer, underpinned by Liverpool 08.
Transforming our housing stock
and our opportunities
A lasting legacy from Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008 An internationally significant knowledge base £10bn investment in Liverpool and Wirral Waters The Mersey Gateway crossing Expansion of Mersey Ports and John Lennon Airport Growth in global environmental technology
There are significant challenges we need to overcome….
GVA gap Currently £5,043 per capita with national levels Business base To reach national business density rates would require the number of businesses to increase by 75% and would take the City Region nearly 50 years Low workforce productivity And the gap is widening in absolute terms Employment Currently 68.1% compared with 74.4% nationally. To reach an 80% employment rate would require 108,000 additional people into jobs
Challenges – cont’d
Deprivation 34.5% of SOAs in City region are inn most deprived 10% nationally Skills Significant numbers of people with low-level or no qualifications (20% with no qualifications) Declining Population Between 1981 and 2006 population fell by 10% to below 1.5million
Health 47% of City Region’s SOAs are in most deprived 10% nationally for health Poor national image and perception Low quality housing stock
How we will deliver - New City Region Governance structure (1)
City Region Leaders have committed to developing a robust City Region governance structure.
It will consist of: – City Region Cabinet and 6 Policy Boards • Economy; • Employment and Skills; • Transport; • Planning and Housing; • Environment and Waste; • Safer, Healthier Communities – 2 cross cutting Boards: • Improvement and Efficiency; • Research and Information – Scrutiny Panel
New City Region Governance structure (2)
Progress to date: City Region Cabinet and Scrutiny Panel
Endorsement of proposals through all 6 authorities in process Cabinet to comprise 6 LA Leaders and private sector rep (Chairman of TMP), chair to be elected for 4 years Cabinet to meet in shadow form from October 2008 Associate members - Chairs of relevant Joint Boards and Leaders of “Associate” or neighbouring Local Authorities. Structured dialogue with regional agencies and Government A gateway system will be used to assess what is kite-marked as a city region project or programme
New City Region Governance structure (3)
Progress to date cont.: City Region Cabinet and Scrutiny Panel
Scrutiny Panel to scrutinise the work of the Cabinet and Boards and the effectiveness of the partnership with the Joint Boards.
Published annual work plan for the City Region Cabinet and the scrutiny panel.
A formal constitution will be developed for the City Region and it shall become incorporated as a legal entity by 2010.
New City Region Governance - The Employment and Skills Board (4) Proposed Membership
6x Local Authority leader/Cabinet Member 6x Private Sector 1x Learning and Skills Council 1x Jobcentre Plus 1x North West Regional Development Agency 1x Voluntary and Community Sector 1x Unionlearn 1x Health
New City Region Governance structure (5)
Next steps
Cabinet established in shadow form, development of Constitution/legally incorporated body Develop Cabinet work programme, kite marking system, dispute resolution process, scrutiny panel and review capacity Establish new/revise existing Boards to meet needs of governance model commencing with key Boards to deliver MAA
Future MAA activity
Economic Development and Enterprise Housing Transport
Supporting the economic growth of the City Region
Delivery and Implementation
Resources being considered/aligned – ABG/WNF – ESF and alignment of LSC and JCP+ through single Investment Framework – NWDA – LABGI Delivery – Merseyside Information Service – Merseyside Improvement and Efficiency Resources – CES and additional partner resources – LSP capacity building Programme
Timetable and next steps
Individual Local Authority endorsement of MAA in October Shadow cabinet in October and continued development of Boards Development of remaining themes of MAA October – December Targeting and performance March 09 Negotiation January – March 2009 Submission April 2009
Discussion
Employment and Skills
Sheena Ramsey
Knowsley MBC
Employment and Skills
Scale of the Challenge:
LCR employment rate of 68.1% compared to 74.4% nationally Almost 175,000 residents claiming out of work benefits; 50% claiming a benefit for 5+ years More than one in three (37%) working age adults without NVQ level 2 qualification Deeply entrenched nature of worklessness and communities disconnected from the economy Low aspirations – families and young people Too many young people are NEET (11.2%) compared to NW average (9.5%)
Employment and Skills
Key Issues:
Complex landscape – funds, targets, delivery agencies Diverse but fragmented range of provision Multiple management and governance arrangements Links between services need strengthening Some duplication, we need more effective use of resources Residents and employers face a confusing range of options From 2010 new planning arrangements for young people and adult skills provision
Employment and Skills
Our Approach:
Strengthening employer representation and demand for skills Delivering an integrated package of services based on a continuum model of employment and skills provision Working collectively to align and co-commission mainstream resources at the local level Adding value to the core offer using discretionary funding (ESF, ERDF, NWDA, Area Based Grant) Changing provider behaviour Acting as a test bed for new Government initiatives
The Employment and Skills Continuum
Local targeting , outreach & engagement EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT & DEMAND CITY REGION MERSEYSIDE LOCAL Sectors Major / Volume Recruitment An SME Programme Existing support to businesses + better integration Business champions for specific areas Information, advice, guidance I nformation , Diagnosis Signposting Pre employment support Transition into work Retention Skill building and progression NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL LOCAL AUTHORITY DISTRICT LEVEL NEIGHBOURHOOD / WARD / LSOA Integrated with housing market renewal, local investment, neighbourhood renewal BUILDING STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY
Employment and Skills
Our Proposals (1):
Establish LCR Employment and Skills Board by April 2009 – Secure legal status by 2010 Develop an Employment and Skills Strategy by June 2009 – Agree shared priorities, common framework of targets – LCR commissioning plan informs Government and local contracting arrangements – Recognised as the joint ESF co-financing plan post 2010 Join up provision on the ground – Simplify delivery arrangements – Geography - LCR is a single area for JCP commissioning – Align commissioning cycles, contract practices, reporting mechanisms
Employment and Skills
Our Proposals (2):
Work with Government to shape the way future contracts operate in our area and to co-commission bespoke services, eg: – Flexible New Deal – Skills Accounts trials and their further development – Additional provision for Incapacity Benefit “stock” clients – No wrong door approach to information, advice and guidance for people in work and seeking work
Employment and Skills
Our Proposals (3):
Improve data sharing – Better access to non disclosure DWP data, GIS – Agree memorandum of understanding with JCP for data asks – Signpost employer vacancy information to skills brokers – Share provider performance data Stimulate employer demand – Engage employers in the design of route ways to employment for local residents and curriculum development for young people – Track the employer journey from recruitment to retention and career progression to support supply side interventions – Use Board Members to champion the Local Employment Partnership and Skills Pledge
Employment and Skills
Our Offer to Government:
Joint investment – Strategic Investment Framework c£80m (2007-2010) – £17m additional ESF – Review where Area Based Grant, European and NWDA funding can support these proposals Articulating employer demand – Strong private sector voice on Board – Public sector represents 40% of employer base – Proactive engagement with existing business infrastructure eg Chambers, Employer Coalition, sector networks
Employment and Skills
Outcomes and Targeting:
Adding value by simplifying the offer to individuals and employers Prioritisation by geography and client group Accelerated programmes of intervention to meet specific LCR needs Minimise duplication or displacement Work in progress to quantify outcomes; this must be set in the context of the current economic downturn – Employment rate – Reduction in out of work benefit claimants – Increasing skill levels