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Who we are

Norfolk and Suffolk LSIP (Local Skills Improvement Plan) is an employer-led initiative operating across both counties, supported nationally by Skills England. We are one of 38 LSIPs across the UK, with a specific mandate to understand and articulate the skills needs of businesses in our region — and to drive real, measurable change in training provision.

We are delivered by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, but LSIP is its own distinct brand, speaking independently to employers, training providers, and stakeholders.

Our story

Norfolk and Suffolk have strong foundations.

Ambitious employers. Innovative educators. Resilient communities. The opportunity is to bring this together and make it work as one system. That’s what the Local Skills Improvement Plan does.

It aligns what employers need with what the skills system delivers. Across sectors, from agri-food and engineering to health, digital and creative, it focuses effort where it will have the greatest impact.

This is practical, evidence-led work. Grounded in real insight, and designed to deliver measurable change.

Get in touch with the LSIP team

The LSIP is delivered in partnership between the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, bringing together regional expertise to support local skills development and employer needs. To find out more or to discuss how we can support you, please reach out to our teams using the contact details below.

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Dean Pierpoint

Skills Director
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Andrea Wilson

Senior Skills Advisor
Sara Hinchliffe

Sara Hinchliffe

Skills & Training Officer
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Amanda Ankin

Operations Director Suffolk Chamber
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Nova Fairbank

CEO of Norfolk Chambers
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John Dugmore

Chief Executive of Suffolk Chamber
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Bianca Mortimer

Business Hub Manager & LSIP Employer Engagement

Norfolk Chambers of Commerce

Hardwick House

No. 2 Agricultural Hall Plain

Norwich

NR1 3FS

Tel: 01603 625977


Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

1st Floor, The Atrium Building

Long Street

Ipswich

IP4 1LQ

Tel: 01473 680600


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