内容摘要：Work to regenerate the seafront of a West Sussex town is set to start.

Work to regenerate the seafront of a West Sussex town is set to start.

Darren Davidson, the UK and Ireland boss of Siemens Energy, said the green skills gap was one of the biggest challenges facing the sector as it goes through a period of "unprecedented growth".In the first round of funding, about £1m will be given to each of Cheshire West and Chester; North and North East Lincolnshire, and Pembrokeshire.

A spokesperson said significant work on identifying skills had already been carried out in Aberdeen.North East Lincolnshire Council has suggested about 32,000 jobs could be created in the Humber region by 2040, due to green energy creation, decarbonisation and hydrogen opportunities.Philip Jackson, the leader of the authority, said: "We know the demand is here and we do have a skills gap that must be closed. I am pleased that this has been recognised."

Louise Gittins, the leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said the initiative would play "a crucial role" in the transition from carbon-intensive industries to clean energy sectors.Rebecca Evans, the Welsh energy secretary, said it was an example of working together to unlock opportunities and deliver green jobs and energy security.

Ian Murray, the Scottish secretary, said the new

would support "our world-class offshore workforce as we become a clean energy superpower".Seven Sisters docked in St Helier and St Peter Port on Thursday.

Scots pop icon Lulu is to headline a music festival where 70% of the acts will be female-led or have female members.Organisers of HebCelt said they had ensured at least a 50:50 gender balance every year since 2014.

Singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, who has been supporting Snow Patrol on tour, and Brit Award-winning musician Eddi Reader are among the other female acts due to perform in Stornoway, Lewis, in July.There has been criticism in recent years of