What are LSPs?
Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) are
single non-statutory bodies that bring together local public, private,
community and voluntary organisations, generally at the level of District,
County and Unitary councils. They work with the local community to identify
and tackle key issues such as crime, unemployment, education, health and
housing in a more co-ordinated manner than has happened before.
LSPs in the East of
England
LSPs in the East of England are based
largely on county, district and unitary boundaries. They have published
Community Strategies based on public consultation. These strategies contain
a long-term vision for promoting or improving the economic, social and
environmental well-being of their areas, and contribute to sustainable
development. Add link to EERA::East of England LSPs
LSPs and LAAs
Local Area Agreements are an important
initiative for LSPs, which are instrumental in their development. LAAs give
an opportunity to deliver national outcomes in a way that reflects local
priorities, particularly those identified in Community Strategies.
LSPs and Sustainable Communities
A practical guide for local strategic
partnerships and planners called ‘Planning Together’ was
published in April 2009
