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Brighton amp Hove Quarterly Economic Development Bulletin
Autumn Issue - November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 2
Page Number
Contents
3 Headline Indicators ndash Summary table 4 Raising Our Game ndash Economic Strategy refresh
City Prospectus Website 5 ONS Business births 2004 - 2010
56 New Business Accounts 2011 Ride the Wave 2012
7 London Road Portas Pilot i360 8 Toad Hole Valley 9 Ultra Fast Broadband 10 Station Gateway 11 The Eco Technology Show 12 Skills for sustainable growth 13 Employment rates NVQ4+ skills 14 NEET 16-18 year olds 15 Work Programme NVQ12 skills 16 No qualifications Claims Per Vacancy 17 18-24 year old JSA claimants Glossary 18 Key contact details
Introduction Welcome to the first edition of the Brighton amp Hove Economic Bulletin As part of the work of the Economic Development team we produce information and intelligence on the economy and labour market of Brighton amp Hove Through working in partnership across the city with other public private and third sector organisations Brighton amp Hove City Council and the Economic Development team are working hard to make the city a high quality location in which to live work and do business The Economic Development Bulletin is a chance to share some of this economic intelligence and highlight a number of the exciting projects and initiatives currently being delivered in the city Councillor Geoffrey Bowden Chair of Economic Development amp Culture Committee
Headline indicator summary
Area Indicator
Brighton amp Hove
Coast to Capital
South East Great Britain
Business Births per 10000 wage population 2010
801 na 678 588
Employment Rate 2011-12 71 7460 7460 7020
NEET Rate 2012 770 na na 810
JSA Claimant rate 340 270 250 380
NVQ4+ 4610 3840 3620 3290
NVQ12 only 1980 2270 2910 2880
Claims per live JCP vacancy 45 34 27 39
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 3
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 4
Raising Our Game (Even Further) The Brighton amp Hove Economic Strategy Refresh The Economic Development team is currently working with the Economic Partnership for the city to commission an update of our 2008 ndash 2016 economic strategy entitled lsquoRaising Our Gamersquo While many of the aspirations in Raising Our Game remain it is important to acknowledge how the significant changes in the national and global economy may affect the terrain upon which Economic Development is played out The refresh of the Raising Our Game strategy is due to be delivered in February 2013 and will aim to strategically tackle the key issues facing local economic sustainability in the areas of Business Investment Employment and Skills City Prospectus Website A leading local marketing and communications company GSBA has won the contract to deliver an exciting new website showcasing the city for business and investors The work is currently moving out of the design stage and will go live online before Christmas The website will showcase the city to a global audience and provide a key point of contact and information highlighting the great strengths we have in our city which make it a great place to live and work Watch out for news in the meantime
Key Focus Strategic Change
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Comparative business lsquobirthsrsquo in 2010 the business formation rate in the city was above the regional or national level at 801 new businesses per 10000 head of working age population Great Britain 588 The South East 678
Business Births per 10000 working age population 2004 - 2010
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Birt
hs p
er 1
000
0 w
age
Brightonamp Hove
SouthEast
GreatBritain
Looking next at the number of new business accounts opened in the city we can see that despite the recent lack of credit issued by commercial banks relative to the region or nation there is a strong entrepreneurial culture in the city which is poised to deliver jobs and GVA growth Supporting new entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers preventing their new business account from
translating into an actual new business is important The follow up workshops to our award winning Ride the Wave business support programme are carefully designed to help entrepreneurs overcome this challenging early stage New business accounts monthly averages
2008 = 227 2009 = 237 2010 = 294 2011 = 313 2012 (to June) = 288
In 2012 the total for June was 275 lower than in June 2011 and 17 below the number of new accounts registered in May 2012 It is a challenge for such high numbers of entrepreneurial residents to all succeed in progressing to the trading stage However many more new businesses are born in Brighton amp Hove than the South East or National level per 10000 people and all of these begin as a new business account In 2011 the number of new accounts opened per 1000 working age people in the city was more than two-and-a-half times greater than the England average which is typically around 120 per month in a given district
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 5
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 6
New business accounts opened each month in Brighton amp Hove 2008 - 2012
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
New
acc
ount
s pe
r mon
th [n
]
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Local Business Support - Ride the Wave 2012 Ride the Wave is a Brighton amp Hove City Council funded initiative to support new and existing businesses in the face of current economic uncertainty and national cuts to publically-funded business support programmes The programme has a target of assisting 600 local entrepreneurs to startgrow their business and create much needed jobs
The workshops are either subject or sector-focused (Please see the below links for full programme information)
Pre-start and new business ideas
Environmental sector
Charities and social enterprises
Food and drink
Retail Five tailored workshops have been delivered as of 15 September 2012 with 115 businesses attending to date 90 of the 115 (78) feel that they are able to grow their business as a result of the training they have received For a full list of support services available to those who may be considering starting a business you can visit
BHCC Business Support
The Chamber of Commerce
The Letrsquos Do Business Group
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Key Focus Project News
Portas Pilot ndash London Road In July 2012 it was announced that the newly formed London Road Town Team had been successful in its application to become a Portas Pilot Portas Pilots are designed to test out the Portas Review recommendations which aim to give our high streets a sustainable future Over the next 12-18 months the London Road Portas Pilot will be testing out the following ideas
Creative and enterprising uses of empty premises Training provision for existing retailers A community window dressing scheme Business crime reduction measures Public arts events to boost the night time economy Employing a London Road Town Team Champion Learning from the successes of the Brighton
Business Improvement District (BID) area
It is hoped that London Road will benefit from the activities above and an upward regenerative lift can be given to the street which has a vibrant community spirit but is faced with higher than average numbers of vacant shops The next economic bulletin will give a fuller picture of the planned activities and interventions which will be delivered over the course of the 201314 financial year
i360 ndash Regeneration around the West Pier and Preston Street The proposal to build Brighton amp Hoversquos tallest viewpoint has been approved following a submission from the architects behind the world-famous London Eye Funding from Government has been secured through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the lsquoGrowing Placesrsquo initiative In addition the council has agreed to make a repayable loan of up to pound178m to help the project which had previously stalled The Central Government contribution is pound3m and the developers themselves have raised pound20m of equity The i360 aims to attract around 800000 visitors per year and around 20 of these will be new visitors to the city It is projected that the i360 will employ 160 people directly but that the direct increased visitor spend (estimated at around pound165m annually) will support an extra 280 jobs across the city Preston Street should benefit significantly from much increased footfall and it is hoped the project will provide a catalyst for regeneration in the street by shifting visitor spend into the area as well as helping to open up new and some presently unused business space on the seafront
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 7
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 2
Page Number
Contents
3 Headline Indicators ndash Summary table 4 Raising Our Game ndash Economic Strategy refresh
City Prospectus Website 5 ONS Business births 2004 - 2010
56 New Business Accounts 2011 Ride the Wave 2012
7 London Road Portas Pilot i360 8 Toad Hole Valley 9 Ultra Fast Broadband 10 Station Gateway 11 The Eco Technology Show 12 Skills for sustainable growth 13 Employment rates NVQ4+ skills 14 NEET 16-18 year olds 15 Work Programme NVQ12 skills 16 No qualifications Claims Per Vacancy 17 18-24 year old JSA claimants Glossary 18 Key contact details
Introduction Welcome to the first edition of the Brighton amp Hove Economic Bulletin As part of the work of the Economic Development team we produce information and intelligence on the economy and labour market of Brighton amp Hove Through working in partnership across the city with other public private and third sector organisations Brighton amp Hove City Council and the Economic Development team are working hard to make the city a high quality location in which to live work and do business The Economic Development Bulletin is a chance to share some of this economic intelligence and highlight a number of the exciting projects and initiatives currently being delivered in the city Councillor Geoffrey Bowden Chair of Economic Development amp Culture Committee
Headline indicator summary
Area Indicator
Brighton amp Hove
Coast to Capital
South East Great Britain
Business Births per 10000 wage population 2010
801 na 678 588
Employment Rate 2011-12 71 7460 7460 7020
NEET Rate 2012 770 na na 810
JSA Claimant rate 340 270 250 380
NVQ4+ 4610 3840 3620 3290
NVQ12 only 1980 2270 2910 2880
Claims per live JCP vacancy 45 34 27 39
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 3
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 4
Raising Our Game (Even Further) The Brighton amp Hove Economic Strategy Refresh The Economic Development team is currently working with the Economic Partnership for the city to commission an update of our 2008 ndash 2016 economic strategy entitled lsquoRaising Our Gamersquo While many of the aspirations in Raising Our Game remain it is important to acknowledge how the significant changes in the national and global economy may affect the terrain upon which Economic Development is played out The refresh of the Raising Our Game strategy is due to be delivered in February 2013 and will aim to strategically tackle the key issues facing local economic sustainability in the areas of Business Investment Employment and Skills City Prospectus Website A leading local marketing and communications company GSBA has won the contract to deliver an exciting new website showcasing the city for business and investors The work is currently moving out of the design stage and will go live online before Christmas The website will showcase the city to a global audience and provide a key point of contact and information highlighting the great strengths we have in our city which make it a great place to live and work Watch out for news in the meantime
Key Focus Strategic Change
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Comparative business lsquobirthsrsquo in 2010 the business formation rate in the city was above the regional or national level at 801 new businesses per 10000 head of working age population Great Britain 588 The South East 678
Business Births per 10000 working age population 2004 - 2010
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Birt
hs p
er 1
000
0 w
age
Brightonamp Hove
SouthEast
GreatBritain
Looking next at the number of new business accounts opened in the city we can see that despite the recent lack of credit issued by commercial banks relative to the region or nation there is a strong entrepreneurial culture in the city which is poised to deliver jobs and GVA growth Supporting new entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers preventing their new business account from
translating into an actual new business is important The follow up workshops to our award winning Ride the Wave business support programme are carefully designed to help entrepreneurs overcome this challenging early stage New business accounts monthly averages
2008 = 227 2009 = 237 2010 = 294 2011 = 313 2012 (to June) = 288
In 2012 the total for June was 275 lower than in June 2011 and 17 below the number of new accounts registered in May 2012 It is a challenge for such high numbers of entrepreneurial residents to all succeed in progressing to the trading stage However many more new businesses are born in Brighton amp Hove than the South East or National level per 10000 people and all of these begin as a new business account In 2011 the number of new accounts opened per 1000 working age people in the city was more than two-and-a-half times greater than the England average which is typically around 120 per month in a given district
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 5
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 6
New business accounts opened each month in Brighton amp Hove 2008 - 2012
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
New
acc
ount
s pe
r mon
th [n
]
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Local Business Support - Ride the Wave 2012 Ride the Wave is a Brighton amp Hove City Council funded initiative to support new and existing businesses in the face of current economic uncertainty and national cuts to publically-funded business support programmes The programme has a target of assisting 600 local entrepreneurs to startgrow their business and create much needed jobs
The workshops are either subject or sector-focused (Please see the below links for full programme information)
Pre-start and new business ideas
Environmental sector
Charities and social enterprises
Food and drink
Retail Five tailored workshops have been delivered as of 15 September 2012 with 115 businesses attending to date 90 of the 115 (78) feel that they are able to grow their business as a result of the training they have received For a full list of support services available to those who may be considering starting a business you can visit
BHCC Business Support
The Chamber of Commerce
The Letrsquos Do Business Group
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Key Focus Project News
Portas Pilot ndash London Road In July 2012 it was announced that the newly formed London Road Town Team had been successful in its application to become a Portas Pilot Portas Pilots are designed to test out the Portas Review recommendations which aim to give our high streets a sustainable future Over the next 12-18 months the London Road Portas Pilot will be testing out the following ideas
Creative and enterprising uses of empty premises Training provision for existing retailers A community window dressing scheme Business crime reduction measures Public arts events to boost the night time economy Employing a London Road Town Team Champion Learning from the successes of the Brighton
Business Improvement District (BID) area
It is hoped that London Road will benefit from the activities above and an upward regenerative lift can be given to the street which has a vibrant community spirit but is faced with higher than average numbers of vacant shops The next economic bulletin will give a fuller picture of the planned activities and interventions which will be delivered over the course of the 201314 financial year
i360 ndash Regeneration around the West Pier and Preston Street The proposal to build Brighton amp Hoversquos tallest viewpoint has been approved following a submission from the architects behind the world-famous London Eye Funding from Government has been secured through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the lsquoGrowing Placesrsquo initiative In addition the council has agreed to make a repayable loan of up to pound178m to help the project which had previously stalled The Central Government contribution is pound3m and the developers themselves have raised pound20m of equity The i360 aims to attract around 800000 visitors per year and around 20 of these will be new visitors to the city It is projected that the i360 will employ 160 people directly but that the direct increased visitor spend (estimated at around pound165m annually) will support an extra 280 jobs across the city Preston Street should benefit significantly from much increased footfall and it is hoped the project will provide a catalyst for regeneration in the street by shifting visitor spend into the area as well as helping to open up new and some presently unused business space on the seafront
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 7
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Headline indicator summary
Area Indicator
Brighton amp Hove
Coast to Capital
South East Great Britain
Business Births per 10000 wage population 2010
801 na 678 588
Employment Rate 2011-12 71 7460 7460 7020
NEET Rate 2012 770 na na 810
JSA Claimant rate 340 270 250 380
NVQ4+ 4610 3840 3620 3290
NVQ12 only 1980 2270 2910 2880
Claims per live JCP vacancy 45 34 27 39
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 3
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 4
Raising Our Game (Even Further) The Brighton amp Hove Economic Strategy Refresh The Economic Development team is currently working with the Economic Partnership for the city to commission an update of our 2008 ndash 2016 economic strategy entitled lsquoRaising Our Gamersquo While many of the aspirations in Raising Our Game remain it is important to acknowledge how the significant changes in the national and global economy may affect the terrain upon which Economic Development is played out The refresh of the Raising Our Game strategy is due to be delivered in February 2013 and will aim to strategically tackle the key issues facing local economic sustainability in the areas of Business Investment Employment and Skills City Prospectus Website A leading local marketing and communications company GSBA has won the contract to deliver an exciting new website showcasing the city for business and investors The work is currently moving out of the design stage and will go live online before Christmas The website will showcase the city to a global audience and provide a key point of contact and information highlighting the great strengths we have in our city which make it a great place to live and work Watch out for news in the meantime
Key Focus Strategic Change
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Comparative business lsquobirthsrsquo in 2010 the business formation rate in the city was above the regional or national level at 801 new businesses per 10000 head of working age population Great Britain 588 The South East 678
Business Births per 10000 working age population 2004 - 2010
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Birt
hs p
er 1
000
0 w
age
Brightonamp Hove
SouthEast
GreatBritain
Looking next at the number of new business accounts opened in the city we can see that despite the recent lack of credit issued by commercial banks relative to the region or nation there is a strong entrepreneurial culture in the city which is poised to deliver jobs and GVA growth Supporting new entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers preventing their new business account from
translating into an actual new business is important The follow up workshops to our award winning Ride the Wave business support programme are carefully designed to help entrepreneurs overcome this challenging early stage New business accounts monthly averages
2008 = 227 2009 = 237 2010 = 294 2011 = 313 2012 (to June) = 288
In 2012 the total for June was 275 lower than in June 2011 and 17 below the number of new accounts registered in May 2012 It is a challenge for such high numbers of entrepreneurial residents to all succeed in progressing to the trading stage However many more new businesses are born in Brighton amp Hove than the South East or National level per 10000 people and all of these begin as a new business account In 2011 the number of new accounts opened per 1000 working age people in the city was more than two-and-a-half times greater than the England average which is typically around 120 per month in a given district
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 5
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 6
New business accounts opened each month in Brighton amp Hove 2008 - 2012
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
New
acc
ount
s pe
r mon
th [n
]
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Local Business Support - Ride the Wave 2012 Ride the Wave is a Brighton amp Hove City Council funded initiative to support new and existing businesses in the face of current economic uncertainty and national cuts to publically-funded business support programmes The programme has a target of assisting 600 local entrepreneurs to startgrow their business and create much needed jobs
The workshops are either subject or sector-focused (Please see the below links for full programme information)
Pre-start and new business ideas
Environmental sector
Charities and social enterprises
Food and drink
Retail Five tailored workshops have been delivered as of 15 September 2012 with 115 businesses attending to date 90 of the 115 (78) feel that they are able to grow their business as a result of the training they have received For a full list of support services available to those who may be considering starting a business you can visit
BHCC Business Support
The Chamber of Commerce
The Letrsquos Do Business Group
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Key Focus Project News
Portas Pilot ndash London Road In July 2012 it was announced that the newly formed London Road Town Team had been successful in its application to become a Portas Pilot Portas Pilots are designed to test out the Portas Review recommendations which aim to give our high streets a sustainable future Over the next 12-18 months the London Road Portas Pilot will be testing out the following ideas
Creative and enterprising uses of empty premises Training provision for existing retailers A community window dressing scheme Business crime reduction measures Public arts events to boost the night time economy Employing a London Road Town Team Champion Learning from the successes of the Brighton
Business Improvement District (BID) area
It is hoped that London Road will benefit from the activities above and an upward regenerative lift can be given to the street which has a vibrant community spirit but is faced with higher than average numbers of vacant shops The next economic bulletin will give a fuller picture of the planned activities and interventions which will be delivered over the course of the 201314 financial year
i360 ndash Regeneration around the West Pier and Preston Street The proposal to build Brighton amp Hoversquos tallest viewpoint has been approved following a submission from the architects behind the world-famous London Eye Funding from Government has been secured through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the lsquoGrowing Placesrsquo initiative In addition the council has agreed to make a repayable loan of up to pound178m to help the project which had previously stalled The Central Government contribution is pound3m and the developers themselves have raised pound20m of equity The i360 aims to attract around 800000 visitors per year and around 20 of these will be new visitors to the city It is projected that the i360 will employ 160 people directly but that the direct increased visitor spend (estimated at around pound165m annually) will support an extra 280 jobs across the city Preston Street should benefit significantly from much increased footfall and it is hoped the project will provide a catalyst for regeneration in the street by shifting visitor spend into the area as well as helping to open up new and some presently unused business space on the seafront
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 7
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 4
Raising Our Game (Even Further) The Brighton amp Hove Economic Strategy Refresh The Economic Development team is currently working with the Economic Partnership for the city to commission an update of our 2008 ndash 2016 economic strategy entitled lsquoRaising Our Gamersquo While many of the aspirations in Raising Our Game remain it is important to acknowledge how the significant changes in the national and global economy may affect the terrain upon which Economic Development is played out The refresh of the Raising Our Game strategy is due to be delivered in February 2013 and will aim to strategically tackle the key issues facing local economic sustainability in the areas of Business Investment Employment and Skills City Prospectus Website A leading local marketing and communications company GSBA has won the contract to deliver an exciting new website showcasing the city for business and investors The work is currently moving out of the design stage and will go live online before Christmas The website will showcase the city to a global audience and provide a key point of contact and information highlighting the great strengths we have in our city which make it a great place to live and work Watch out for news in the meantime
Key Focus Strategic Change
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Comparative business lsquobirthsrsquo in 2010 the business formation rate in the city was above the regional or national level at 801 new businesses per 10000 head of working age population Great Britain 588 The South East 678
Business Births per 10000 working age population 2004 - 2010
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Birt
hs p
er 1
000
0 w
age
Brightonamp Hove
SouthEast
GreatBritain
Looking next at the number of new business accounts opened in the city we can see that despite the recent lack of credit issued by commercial banks relative to the region or nation there is a strong entrepreneurial culture in the city which is poised to deliver jobs and GVA growth Supporting new entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers preventing their new business account from
translating into an actual new business is important The follow up workshops to our award winning Ride the Wave business support programme are carefully designed to help entrepreneurs overcome this challenging early stage New business accounts monthly averages
2008 = 227 2009 = 237 2010 = 294 2011 = 313 2012 (to June) = 288
In 2012 the total for June was 275 lower than in June 2011 and 17 below the number of new accounts registered in May 2012 It is a challenge for such high numbers of entrepreneurial residents to all succeed in progressing to the trading stage However many more new businesses are born in Brighton amp Hove than the South East or National level per 10000 people and all of these begin as a new business account In 2011 the number of new accounts opened per 1000 working age people in the city was more than two-and-a-half times greater than the England average which is typically around 120 per month in a given district
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 5
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 6
New business accounts opened each month in Brighton amp Hove 2008 - 2012
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
New
acc
ount
s pe
r mon
th [n
]
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Local Business Support - Ride the Wave 2012 Ride the Wave is a Brighton amp Hove City Council funded initiative to support new and existing businesses in the face of current economic uncertainty and national cuts to publically-funded business support programmes The programme has a target of assisting 600 local entrepreneurs to startgrow their business and create much needed jobs
The workshops are either subject or sector-focused (Please see the below links for full programme information)
Pre-start and new business ideas
Environmental sector
Charities and social enterprises
Food and drink
Retail Five tailored workshops have been delivered as of 15 September 2012 with 115 businesses attending to date 90 of the 115 (78) feel that they are able to grow their business as a result of the training they have received For a full list of support services available to those who may be considering starting a business you can visit
BHCC Business Support
The Chamber of Commerce
The Letrsquos Do Business Group
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Key Focus Project News
Portas Pilot ndash London Road In July 2012 it was announced that the newly formed London Road Town Team had been successful in its application to become a Portas Pilot Portas Pilots are designed to test out the Portas Review recommendations which aim to give our high streets a sustainable future Over the next 12-18 months the London Road Portas Pilot will be testing out the following ideas
Creative and enterprising uses of empty premises Training provision for existing retailers A community window dressing scheme Business crime reduction measures Public arts events to boost the night time economy Employing a London Road Town Team Champion Learning from the successes of the Brighton
Business Improvement District (BID) area
It is hoped that London Road will benefit from the activities above and an upward regenerative lift can be given to the street which has a vibrant community spirit but is faced with higher than average numbers of vacant shops The next economic bulletin will give a fuller picture of the planned activities and interventions which will be delivered over the course of the 201314 financial year
i360 ndash Regeneration around the West Pier and Preston Street The proposal to build Brighton amp Hoversquos tallest viewpoint has been approved following a submission from the architects behind the world-famous London Eye Funding from Government has been secured through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the lsquoGrowing Placesrsquo initiative In addition the council has agreed to make a repayable loan of up to pound178m to help the project which had previously stalled The Central Government contribution is pound3m and the developers themselves have raised pound20m of equity The i360 aims to attract around 800000 visitors per year and around 20 of these will be new visitors to the city It is projected that the i360 will employ 160 people directly but that the direct increased visitor spend (estimated at around pound165m annually) will support an extra 280 jobs across the city Preston Street should benefit significantly from much increased footfall and it is hoped the project will provide a catalyst for regeneration in the street by shifting visitor spend into the area as well as helping to open up new and some presently unused business space on the seafront
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 7
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Comparative business lsquobirthsrsquo in 2010 the business formation rate in the city was above the regional or national level at 801 new businesses per 10000 head of working age population Great Britain 588 The South East 678
Business Births per 10000 working age population 2004 - 2010
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Birt
hs p
er 1
000
0 w
age
Brightonamp Hove
SouthEast
GreatBritain
Looking next at the number of new business accounts opened in the city we can see that despite the recent lack of credit issued by commercial banks relative to the region or nation there is a strong entrepreneurial culture in the city which is poised to deliver jobs and GVA growth Supporting new entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers preventing their new business account from
translating into an actual new business is important The follow up workshops to our award winning Ride the Wave business support programme are carefully designed to help entrepreneurs overcome this challenging early stage New business accounts monthly averages
2008 = 227 2009 = 237 2010 = 294 2011 = 313 2012 (to June) = 288
In 2012 the total for June was 275 lower than in June 2011 and 17 below the number of new accounts registered in May 2012 It is a challenge for such high numbers of entrepreneurial residents to all succeed in progressing to the trading stage However many more new businesses are born in Brighton amp Hove than the South East or National level per 10000 people and all of these begin as a new business account In 2011 the number of new accounts opened per 1000 working age people in the city was more than two-and-a-half times greater than the England average which is typically around 120 per month in a given district
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 5
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 6
New business accounts opened each month in Brighton amp Hove 2008 - 2012
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
New
acc
ount
s pe
r mon
th [n
]
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Local Business Support - Ride the Wave 2012 Ride the Wave is a Brighton amp Hove City Council funded initiative to support new and existing businesses in the face of current economic uncertainty and national cuts to publically-funded business support programmes The programme has a target of assisting 600 local entrepreneurs to startgrow their business and create much needed jobs
The workshops are either subject or sector-focused (Please see the below links for full programme information)
Pre-start and new business ideas
Environmental sector
Charities and social enterprises
Food and drink
Retail Five tailored workshops have been delivered as of 15 September 2012 with 115 businesses attending to date 90 of the 115 (78) feel that they are able to grow their business as a result of the training they have received For a full list of support services available to those who may be considering starting a business you can visit
BHCC Business Support
The Chamber of Commerce
The Letrsquos Do Business Group
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Key Focus Project News
Portas Pilot ndash London Road In July 2012 it was announced that the newly formed London Road Town Team had been successful in its application to become a Portas Pilot Portas Pilots are designed to test out the Portas Review recommendations which aim to give our high streets a sustainable future Over the next 12-18 months the London Road Portas Pilot will be testing out the following ideas
Creative and enterprising uses of empty premises Training provision for existing retailers A community window dressing scheme Business crime reduction measures Public arts events to boost the night time economy Employing a London Road Town Team Champion Learning from the successes of the Brighton
Business Improvement District (BID) area
It is hoped that London Road will benefit from the activities above and an upward regenerative lift can be given to the street which has a vibrant community spirit but is faced with higher than average numbers of vacant shops The next economic bulletin will give a fuller picture of the planned activities and interventions which will be delivered over the course of the 201314 financial year
i360 ndash Regeneration around the West Pier and Preston Street The proposal to build Brighton amp Hoversquos tallest viewpoint has been approved following a submission from the architects behind the world-famous London Eye Funding from Government has been secured through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the lsquoGrowing Placesrsquo initiative In addition the council has agreed to make a repayable loan of up to pound178m to help the project which had previously stalled The Central Government contribution is pound3m and the developers themselves have raised pound20m of equity The i360 aims to attract around 800000 visitors per year and around 20 of these will be new visitors to the city It is projected that the i360 will employ 160 people directly but that the direct increased visitor spend (estimated at around pound165m annually) will support an extra 280 jobs across the city Preston Street should benefit significantly from much increased footfall and it is hoped the project will provide a catalyst for regeneration in the street by shifting visitor spend into the area as well as helping to open up new and some presently unused business space on the seafront
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 7
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 6
New business accounts opened each month in Brighton amp Hove 2008 - 2012
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
New
acc
ount
s pe
r mon
th [n
]
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Local Business Support - Ride the Wave 2012 Ride the Wave is a Brighton amp Hove City Council funded initiative to support new and existing businesses in the face of current economic uncertainty and national cuts to publically-funded business support programmes The programme has a target of assisting 600 local entrepreneurs to startgrow their business and create much needed jobs
The workshops are either subject or sector-focused (Please see the below links for full programme information)
Pre-start and new business ideas
Environmental sector
Charities and social enterprises
Food and drink
Retail Five tailored workshops have been delivered as of 15 September 2012 with 115 businesses attending to date 90 of the 115 (78) feel that they are able to grow their business as a result of the training they have received For a full list of support services available to those who may be considering starting a business you can visit
BHCC Business Support
The Chamber of Commerce
The Letrsquos Do Business Group
Key Focus Business amp Entrepreneurialism
Key Focus Project News
Portas Pilot ndash London Road In July 2012 it was announced that the newly formed London Road Town Team had been successful in its application to become a Portas Pilot Portas Pilots are designed to test out the Portas Review recommendations which aim to give our high streets a sustainable future Over the next 12-18 months the London Road Portas Pilot will be testing out the following ideas
Creative and enterprising uses of empty premises Training provision for existing retailers A community window dressing scheme Business crime reduction measures Public arts events to boost the night time economy Employing a London Road Town Team Champion Learning from the successes of the Brighton
Business Improvement District (BID) area
It is hoped that London Road will benefit from the activities above and an upward regenerative lift can be given to the street which has a vibrant community spirit but is faced with higher than average numbers of vacant shops The next economic bulletin will give a fuller picture of the planned activities and interventions which will be delivered over the course of the 201314 financial year
i360 ndash Regeneration around the West Pier and Preston Street The proposal to build Brighton amp Hoversquos tallest viewpoint has been approved following a submission from the architects behind the world-famous London Eye Funding from Government has been secured through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the lsquoGrowing Placesrsquo initiative In addition the council has agreed to make a repayable loan of up to pound178m to help the project which had previously stalled The Central Government contribution is pound3m and the developers themselves have raised pound20m of equity The i360 aims to attract around 800000 visitors per year and around 20 of these will be new visitors to the city It is projected that the i360 will employ 160 people directly but that the direct increased visitor spend (estimated at around pound165m annually) will support an extra 280 jobs across the city Preston Street should benefit significantly from much increased footfall and it is hoped the project will provide a catalyst for regeneration in the street by shifting visitor spend into the area as well as helping to open up new and some presently unused business space on the seafront
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 7
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Project News
Portas Pilot ndash London Road In July 2012 it was announced that the newly formed London Road Town Team had been successful in its application to become a Portas Pilot Portas Pilots are designed to test out the Portas Review recommendations which aim to give our high streets a sustainable future Over the next 12-18 months the London Road Portas Pilot will be testing out the following ideas
Creative and enterprising uses of empty premises Training provision for existing retailers A community window dressing scheme Business crime reduction measures Public arts events to boost the night time economy Employing a London Road Town Team Champion Learning from the successes of the Brighton
Business Improvement District (BID) area
It is hoped that London Road will benefit from the activities above and an upward regenerative lift can be given to the street which has a vibrant community spirit but is faced with higher than average numbers of vacant shops The next economic bulletin will give a fuller picture of the planned activities and interventions which will be delivered over the course of the 201314 financial year
i360 ndash Regeneration around the West Pier and Preston Street The proposal to build Brighton amp Hoversquos tallest viewpoint has been approved following a submission from the architects behind the world-famous London Eye Funding from Government has been secured through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the lsquoGrowing Placesrsquo initiative In addition the council has agreed to make a repayable loan of up to pound178m to help the project which had previously stalled The Central Government contribution is pound3m and the developers themselves have raised pound20m of equity The i360 aims to attract around 800000 visitors per year and around 20 of these will be new visitors to the city It is projected that the i360 will employ 160 people directly but that the direct increased visitor spend (estimated at around pound165m annually) will support an extra 280 jobs across the city Preston Street should benefit significantly from much increased footfall and it is hoped the project will provide a catalyst for regeneration in the street by shifting visitor spend into the area as well as helping to open up new and some presently unused business space on the seafront
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 7
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Project News
Toads Hole Valley - Proposal submitted Enplan and the owners of the Toads Hole Valley site have submitted a lsquoVision Documentrsquo proposing a new development on the 46 Hectare site in the north west of the city which can be seen to the right The scheme includes 700 new homes 40 of which (280) will be affordable1 according to the proposals which also show plans for high tech office space a new school an ecology park on the western edge of the site and a community hub The development has pledged to follow the lsquoOne Planet Livingrsquo principles adopted recently by developments in the New England Quarter but on a much larger scale Part of the site encompasses a Site of Natural Conservation Interest (SNCI) and the development aims to improve access to this while enhancing the biodiversity of the area within the ecology park in particular The outline for the concept plan was presented on 15 September 2012 pending a more formal masterplan and consultation phase
1 Affordable housing is social rented affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market This is defined in relation to local incomes and house prices and in most cases means that rent will be capped at 80 of the market rate
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 8
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Project News
Brighton amp Hove bids to become a lsquoSuper Connected Cityrsquo with Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) roll out We are delighted to present Brighton amp Hoversquos submission under round two of the Super Connected Cities Programme Ever since the opening of the first round of bids Brighton amp Hove has sought to secure new investment in its digital infrastructure
This investment to complete the cityrsquos ultrafast broadband network and roll out wireless provision across the city will add very real value to our important and growing Creative Digital and IT sector This is why we were so glad that a second round has been opened and we have been invited to bid
To see the submission made to the DCMS please see this link The Brighton amp Hove round 2 Super Connected Cities bid It is expected that online knowledge focussed sectors may benefit significantly as business models may already be set up and positioned to capture the benefits of UFB However it is also expected that previously non-digital or knowledge-based businesses will benefit as some will adapt their business models to reflect the new technology as is the case with growth in online retail and the b2b service sector which is particularly strong in Brighton The nature of innovation is inherently unpredictable but by providing the possibility for combining capital and labour in new ways innovation potential can be unlocked The skills in the local
workforce position Brighton amp Hove well to generate innovation to a greater extent than many places and our strong entrepreneurial culture and can-do residents will no doubt seize opportunities this technology creates with relish The improvement in digital infrastructure will also help the council to provide a number of services to residents in new and innovative ways helping to reduce costs to council tax payers with improvements to service delivery
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 9
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Project News
lsquoBrighton Station Gatewayrsquo proposals unveiled An investment into Brighton Station the UKrsquos 13th busiest rail station is being made in order to improve the quality of public space and access around the station The project is currently being accurately costed and will run alongside improvements which Southern Rail is planning to make to the area inside the station Currently around 146m people pass through the station annually but the exit onto Queenrsquos Road which is often very congested does not show visitors residents or anybody for that matter the best Brighton city centre has to offer The overall vision for the project is to transform the public areas inside and outside of the station into a high quality space providing a welcome the city can be proud of and a space which people feel much more inclined to use rather than simply pass through There is a natural route toward the sea and Churchill Square from the station but the North Laine remains hidden from many and it is felt that by providing more and better access routes from the station the welcome visitors receive and their very important first impressions will be improved Many local businesses could also benefit from the improved footfall Taxi services will be improved and the main pickup area moved to accommodate more taxis at peak times also meaning there
will be less cross-flow of taxi traffic and more public space created directly outside the station Buses will remain as currently but with improvements to pavement sections used for mounting dismounting Feedback on the designs will be reviewed by the local Transport Committee which will meet in January 2013 If you have any comments questions or suggestions the council would like to hear from you You can telephone on 01273 294164 email stationgatewaybrighton-hovegovuk Or write to us at Station Gateway Feedback co Jim Mayor Hove Town Hall Norton Road Hove BN3 4AH Please provide any feedback by 15 November 2012
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 10
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Project News
The Eco-Technology Show 2013 In June 2012 Brighton amp Hove hosted the cityrsquos first Eco- Technology show at the AMEX community stadium in Falmer Over the two days of the 15 and 16 of June the show was attended by
105 exhibitors 3030 public visitors 820 trade visitors
A wide range of exhibitors from a variety of sectors attended highlighting the diversity of the cityrsquos environmental industries offer the wide range of potential uses for emergent eco and low carbon technologies and the innovative ways they are being applied across the cityrsquos business base The types of businesses showcasing their unique eco-technologies included
Building and construction Energy Transport Information amp Lifestyle Food amp Drink
As a showcase for the city the event was a success It was attended by members of local and national government and
generated the equivalent of pound450000 in marketing value in over 100 trade and consumer press articles The 2013 show is already being planned and aims to be bigger and better than the 2012 event attracting more visitors exhibitors and tradespeople than in 2012 The show will also move to the Brighton Centre on the seafront providing even more visibility for the cityrsquos emerging environmental industries For more information on the 2013 show contact Nicola Gunstone nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk 01273 957 725 ndash or click on the image below to go to the website
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 11
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Labour Market
Skills for sustainable growth The Brighton amp Hove labour market is highly competitive with globally recognised companies attracting talent from an international labour pool In the context of continued economic uncertainty it is therefore more important than ever to equip local residents with the means to compete and access jobs 475 of the working age population of the city are qualified to the level of NVQ4+ and the two universities in the city produce around 6000 new graduates each year many of whom decide to remain in the city Our high quality labour pool is one factor making the city very attractive to businesses requiring high level skills but local residents as a result face competition from both the student population a range of EU visitors and each other meaning there are more people competing for each job created than almost anywhere else in the South East The Brighton amp Hove City Employment amp Skills Plan 2011 (CESP) has identified two key priorities for intervention in the city
i) To increase the number of graduate positions in the city by supporting conditions for growth in key knowledge and innovation focussed growth sectors
ii) To equip local residents to be able to better access
employment opportunities in the city through
addressing key barriers and providing skills training and apprenticeships
The City Employment amp Skills Steering Group (CESSG) was formed in 2009 and exists to support the delivery of CESP priorities The three new priorities for 201213 are
Social Enterprise The CESSG is supporting the South East Assist Brighton amp Hove pilot which aims to support local Social Enterprises with a loan of pound10000 offered by Legal amp General through the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) wwwse-assistcouk
Apprentices and employersrsquo recruitment Strands of this
priority include the ATA as well as the development of a single Apprenticeship scheme across the city and a skillsjobscareers convention planned for 12 March 2013
Environmental technologies This priority is being
addressed by the Eco-Technology show An environmental industries umbrella group is also in development and will provide skills training and networking support for the sector as well as providing a central forum for business engagement
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 12
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Labour Market
Employment Rate 71 GB 702 Brighton amp Hove had a positive trend over the March 11-12 period relative to both the sub-region and region There is a smaller difference in 2012 between the local and regional rates than in 2006 Brighton has traditionally had a lower employment rate than the region but there appears to be some recent convergence
Employment Rate (aged 16 - 64 yrs)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
Apr 2006-Mar 2007
Apr 2007-Mar 2008
Apr 2008-Mar 2009
Apr 2009-Mar 2010
Apr 2010-Mar 2011
Apr 2011-Mar 2012
Em
ploy
men
t Rat
e 16
-64y
rs [
]
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Percent of working age with NVQ4+ 461 GB 329 Brighton amp Hove has a significantly higher concentration of NVQ4+ qualified residents than either the sub-region or region Between 2004 and 2010 this percentage increased by 84 locally compared to 72 in the Coast to Capital area and 7 in the South East
NVQ4+ (Degree or higher) level Skills of those aged 16 - 64
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Jan 0
4-Dec 0
4Ja
n 05-D
ec 05
Jan 0
6-Dec 0
6Ja
n 07-D
ec 07
Jan 0
8-Dec 0
8Ja
n 09-D
ec 09
Jan 1
0-Dec 1
0Ja
n 11-D
ec 11
Prop
ortio
n w
ith N
VQ4+
[] Brighton
amp Hove
CoastToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 13
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 14
of 16 - 18 year olds NEET in 2012 519 (77) GB 81 The city is considered to have high NEET rates historically In November 2009 there were 640 16-18 known NEETs in the city This is higher than in November 2007 (610) and in November 2008 (590) The question of whether the city has a high NEET rate is often a source of some debate but it seems difficult to establish what might be an acceptable NEET rate without reference to wider labour market conditions Between 2010 and 2011 the way in which NEETS were recorded in the city changed making comparison against previous years difficult The current rate is listed as 77 of those within the academic years 12 to 14 in 2012 Research has shown that NEETS in the city are disproportionately concentrated in certain wards compared to others ndashdue both to the geography of young people across the city and the geography of deprivation which affects the chances of becoming NEET for young people The cityrsquos Youth Employability Service (YES) team provides help and support for people aged 16-18 to access work including help with CV writing job search application forms and interview skills advice on relevant benefits help with applying for jobs college apprenticeships and other training opportunities access to computers printing post and telephones and friendly and helpful staff To contact the YES team - call (01273) 294247 Email youthemployabilityservicebrighton-hovegovuk
Key Focus Labour Market
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Labour Market
The Work Programme in Brighton amp Hove Between April and August 2012 in Brighton amp Hove the following numbers have been recorded as receiving support through the Work Programme
25+ yrs JSA claimants who have claimed for gt12months (mandatory) = 433
JSA customers aged 18-24 (mandatory after gt9 months of claims) = 207
JSA customers who have lsquoearlyrsquo access include NEET gt6months (53) returning to JSA after a failed work trial with 2224 months of claims previously (9) voluntary access provided to ex-offenders disabled people people with mental health issues homeless people care leavers ex service personnel or their partners and carers (94) = 156
ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 20 Employment Support Allowance new customers = 152 ESA customers who have recently moved from IB = 60 ESA voluntary customers = 48 IB and Income Support voluntary customers = 82
Total JSA customers = 816 Total ESA customers = 172 DWP estimated total for Brighton amp Hove = 988
working age with NVQ12 only 198 GB 291 The proportion of the working age population with only NVQ2 or lower skills (equivalent to 5 A-C GCSErsquos) is markedly lower than the surrounding sub-region or region There has also been a much larger reduction from the 2004 start point to the 2011 total In Brighton amp Hove the proportion reduced by 69 compared to a 24 sub-regional and 19 regional reduction
Proportion of those aged 16 - 64 with only NVQ1 or NVQ2 level skills
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
Perc
enta
ge o
f tho
se a
ged
16 -
64 w
ith
NVQ
leve
l 12
onl
y Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 15
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Key Focus Labour Market
of 16-64 population with no qualifications 36 GB 67 Since 2004 Brighton amp Hove has more than halved the proportion of the workforce with no qualifications from 73 to 36 (-37) The Coast to Capital area has achieved a 33 reduction and the South East has achieved a 3 reduction
of working age population with no qualifications
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Jan2004-Dec2004
Jan2005-Dec2005
Jan2006-Dec2006
Jan2007-Dec2007
Jan2008-Dec2008
Jan2009-Dec2009
Jan2010-Dec2010
Jan2011-Dec2011
aged
16
- 64
with
no
qual
ifica
tions
[] Brighton amp
Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Claims per unfilled JCP vacancy 6 GB 44 The number of claimants per vacancy peaked in Jan rsquo12 and has reduced but is currently 05 higher than Jul rsquo11 The recent sub-regional and local increase is not reflected in the regional number of claims per vacancy
Claims per Job Centre Plus Vacancy
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jul-1
1Aug
-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov
-11Dec
-11Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-1
2Ju
l-12
Cla
ims
Per
Vac
ancy
Brightonamp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 16
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 17
JSA rate for 18 ndash 24 year olds 47 GB 75 Since peaking in February 2012 the number of young people claiming JSA has reduced There are higher numbers of young people studying full-time and lower proportions of JSA claims in Brighton amp Hove than in the sub-region or region As the time of year can have large effects on this trend we will have to wait and see whether the recent June - July rise likely to relate to graduates entering the labour market will continue In all three cases the July 2012 rate of youth JSA claims is below the July 2011 rate
of 18 - 24 year olds claiming JSA
4
45
5
55
6
65
Jul-1
1Aug-11Sep
-11Oct-
11Nov-11Dec-1
1Ja
n-12
Feb-12
Mar-12
Apr-12
May-12
Jun-12
Jul-1
2
18 -
24 c
laim
ants
[] Brighton
amp Hove
Coast ToCapital
SouthEast
Glossary JCP Jobcentre Plus There are two JCP offices in the city Brighton Jobcentre Plus Windsor House 30-35 Edward Street Brighton BN2 OLN Hove Jobcentre Plus Boundary House 87a Boundary Road Hove BN3 7GA JSA Job Seekers Allowance Available via JCP to those people who are unemployed and also seeking work NEET Brighton amp Hove City Council defines this as 16-18 year olds Not in Education Employment or Training However - there is no single definition of whom and what constitutes a NEET person and different organisations or stakeholders use different definitions for individual purposes GVA Gross Value Added The value of economic output less the cost of inputs GVA per-head is calculated by dividing the total GVA of the city by the number of residents in the city ESA Employment and Support Allowance Available to those who are ill or disabled ESA can provide financial support as well as personalised support to help access work for those able to IB Incapacity Benefits These previously applied to those that are disabled or unable to work due to other illness but have recently been replaced by ESA benefits JCP is in the process of reviewing incapacity claims to assess whether claimants can possibly work and or be moved onto ESA
Key Focus Labour Market
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18
Feature Project Key Contact Role Organisation Team Tony Mernagh - Head of the Economic Partnership Raising Our Game - Economic Strategy
Refresh amp The City Prospectus Website tonymernaghbtconnectcom Economic Partnership
Rob Dawson - Business Development Officer Ride The Wave amp Portas Pilot robdawsonbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Economic Development
Katharine Pearce - Project Manager Major Projects i360 katharinepearcebrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash EDR Capital Projects
Rob Fraser - Head of Planning Strategy Toads Hole Valley robfraserbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Planning Strategy and Projects
Max Woodford - Project Manager Major Projects Ultra Fast Broadband maxwoodfordbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Major Projects
Jim Mayor - Senior Project Manager Transport Policy Brighton Station Gateway jimmayorbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC ndash Transport Policy
Nicola Gunstone ndash Commercial Director Eco Technology Show nicolagecotechnologyshowcouk
Eco Technology Show
Tony Mernagh - Chair of the CESSG City Employment amp Skills Plan Steering Group tonymernaghbtconnectcom
CESSG ndash Chair
Philip Ward ndash Youth Employability Service manager NEETs philipwardbrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Youth Employability Service
Tim Smith Work Programme timsmith2jobcentreplusgsigovuk
Brighton amp Hove Jobcentre Plus
Tom Perrigo - 01273 292 535 Data and Statistical content tomperrigobrighton-hovegovuk
BHCC - Economic Development
The Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin is produced by the Economic Development Team Brighton amp Hove City Council Tel (01273) 291100 Email economicdevelopmentbrighton-hovegovuk
Brighton amp Hove Economic Development Bulletin - Issue 1 18