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West London College is pleased to confirm that their 2026 apprenticeship cohorts are now open for employers to access and plan future talent pipelines. The below link is their full apprenticeship portfolio, showcasing the wide range of programmes available to support workforce development and the growth of future talent. Explore our full apprenticeship portfolio and

Clancy have launched the Neurodiversity Community (The ndc): a Neurodiversity Employee Community to improve awareness, increase disclosure confidence and embed inclusive change across the organisation. Using lived experience, senior leadership sponsorship and evidence‑based insight, it normalised neurodiversity, engaged over 750 employees so far and created both support and change forums. The programme demonstrates how cultural

Launched at the CECA Southern Annual Lunch & Awards Event last month, the new Chair’s Strategic Plan 2026–2028 outlines the priorities that will guide CECA Southern’s work over the next two years. Developed by CECA Southern Chair Kevin Valentine, the Plan focuses on the areas that matter most to our members, including strengthening client relationships,

The CECA Southern NextGen Foundations Group and CECA South West Foundations Group are about far more than promoting the industry to current and future generations. They provide a platform that empowers emerging professionals to build confidence, develop lasting industry relationships and discover skills they never knew they had.  We’ve recently been speaking to some of

Further to Pete Brunskill’s (Rail Development Lead at Oxfordshire County Council) attendance at our members’ meeting in London on 18th June please see here a digital version of the main OxRAIL 2040: Plan for Rail. The executive summary, WSP detailed report of engagement and consultation and a report on the recalled Oxfordshire Citizens assembly are all accessible

Thank you to our guest speakers Pete Brunskill, Rail Development Lead at Oxfordshire County Council for his presentation on OxRAIL 2040 and to David Salmond, Programme Director, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command within Major Programmes & Projects for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation who gave an overview of the extensive opportunities available within the DIO. You

Kent County Council would like to invite you to attend a contractor workshop to discuss the A226 Galley Hill scheme, including current challenges, design considerations and potential delivery approaches. Attached is a formal contractor invite, a high level report containing General Arrangement Drawings and a feedback form. To ensure effective participation, we kindly request that

CECA Southern Executive Director David Allen attended the third Thames Valley Defence Forum on 5th June. The event was introduced and hosted by Juliette Wilcox CMG, President of Ultra Cyber Ltd, and David Saab, Business Alliance Manager at TVCC. Guest speaker, Jacob Cooney, SME Engagement Project Manager at National Armaments International (MOD), provided an overview

The Network Rail Southern Region Supplier Event on 19 May 2026 explored the six essentials for stronger collaboration and how working as one team improves safety, performance, and inclusion. The focus was clear: “Better Together.” You can access the slide deck(s) below to revisit key insights and updates here: Network Rail Southern Region & Highspeed

Please see the latest newsletter from The Construction Industry Joint Tax Committee here. As you will note, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has an open Call for Evidence on its strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations. If you have views on training, regulation or other issues concerning construction and