Transcript Renewing the Compact

Dialogue and partnership
working
Vicky Redding
Engagement Development Officer
Compact Voice
• Charity representing
the voluntary and
community sector on
Compact
• Co-signatories on
national Compact
• Membership
organisation
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Compact nationally
• Has been around for
14 years
• Basis for DCLG Best
Value Statutory
Guidance in 2011
• One of 6 cross cutting
themes in government
departmental business
plans this year
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Compact locally
• 182 local Compacts
across England
• 82% agree that effort
needs to be made to
implement the
Compact in full
• Public sector is more
positive than VCS
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How is the Compact relevant now?
• Commissioning and
decommissioning
• Ensuring meaningful
engagement
• Localism
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What should the VCS expect?
“Localism is a rose with many thorns. Many local
organisations are finding councils are reducing
their grants and other funding. The reason is
because their grants from central government
have been slashed, as local government is
forced to shoulder a disproportionate share of
austerity measures.“
Sir Bert Massie
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What should the VCS expect?
“Expectations need to be two way. Localism
requires a different approach to partnership.
Each of us has something important to
contribute.”
Hilary Benn MP
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Helping with cuts
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Compact sets out a clear
framework for how to work in
partnership
Early dialogue and shared
responsibility is crucial
Ultimate aim is best outcomes for
local communities
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Birmingham Compact principles
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Respect
Honesty
Independence
Diversity
Fairness
Empowering citizens
Valuing volunteering
Priorities for Birmingham Compact
• Strong leadership
• On-going dialogue
• Alignment of Compact and procurement policies
• Training and awareness raising
• Engagement of VCS
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Compact Voice can help...
If you would like more information:
email: [email protected]
Tel: 07432 736961
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