Bournemouth and Poole College launches Green Skills Advisory Panel to Drive Sustainable Construction in Dorset
We are proud to have reinforced our commitment to sustainability by launching a new Green Skills Advisory Panel (GSAP – Dorset). The panel, which held its inaugural meeting on 15th July, brings together local industry leaders and experts to shape the future of green construction across the region.
GSAP is part of a national initiative Founded by Mike Blakley and Luke Moss From Exeter College with national chairing from Rt Hon Robert Halfon and aimed at driving forward sustainable practices in the building, housing and construction sectors. The Dorset panel included 17 members, representing a diverse mix of employers, architects, electrical firms, and SMEs. All members work within these key sectors and bring practical insight and leadership to the table. We are delighted and honoured to have been given the responsibility of pulling this together.
The event featured key updates from Julie O’Carroll, Director of Business Development, who outlined the panel’s mission, strategic goals, and the importance of industry collaboration in building a green talent pipeline. This was followed by a lively Q&A session with GSAP Dorset Chair, Joe Paine, Managing Director of Suttles Projects. Guests also enjoyed an exclusive tour of the college’s upcoming Green Energy Centre, set to open in September 2025, which will serve as a dedicated hub for green technology training and innovation.
The launch of the GSAP follows closely on the heels of the college’s signing of the Clean Energy Charter, part of the BCP Coastal Energy Partnership. The charter reflects a shared commitment among local leaders and sustainability experts to reduce carbon emissions, promote clean energy jobs, and position the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area as a hub for green investment and innovation.
With this dual commitment, Bournemouth and Poole College is playing a leading role in the region’s transition to a more sustainable future.
