Transcript Wirral Local Strategic Partnership

WIRRAL LOCAL STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIP
Jim Wilkie
Deputy Chief Executive
Wirral Borough Council
February 2004
LOCAL STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIP
•
•
•
•
Wirral’s Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) was
established in October 2001
A partnership that brings together key agencies from the
public, private, voluntary and community sectors to
develop a vision or Community Strategy for Wirral
The overall aim of the Community Strategy is to improve
the quality of life of Wirral people as a whole
Based on in-depth consultation and feedback the
partnership identified 8 key themes or priorities for action
PRIORITIES FOR ACTION
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
A healthy environment
A thriving local economy
Better opportunities for learning
Creating opportunities for culture, leisure and tourism
Safer communities
Improved health and social care
High quality homes
Modern transport facilities
LSP KEY TASKS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Prepare and implement a community strategy for Wirral
Bring local plans, partnerships and initiatives together to
work more effectively to meet local needs
Develop and deliver a Local Neighbourhood Renewal
Strategy
Co-ordinate the activities of partners
Rationalise partnerships
Local Public Service Agreements
Equality and inclusion
FROM THEORY TO REALITY
•
•
•
•
•
LSP Membership drawn from across all sectors
Each of the 8 themes supported by a sector champion
Supporting partnership frameworks
Wirral Voluntary and Community Sectors Network
8 Themes of the Community Strategy determined by
information received from:
• Wirral Citizens panel
• Ward roadshows and Area Forums
• Previous Consultation
ENVIRONMENT
We want an environment that is managed and cared
for, enhancing and protecting its natural assets for
the enjoyment of residents and visitors
Objectives based around key areas such as:
• Pollution
• Street Scene
• Waste
• Natural Resources
• Planning
• Sustainability
• Education
THE COMMUNITY STRATEGY
•
The Community Strategy must:
• allow local communities to express their aspirations,
•
•
•
needs and priorities
co-ordinate the actions of partner organisations
focus and shape activity to meet local needs
contribute to sustainable development
GETTING BETTER TOGETHER
•
•
•
•
•
‘Getting Better Together’ is Wirral’s first Community
Strategy
It is a 10 year vision for Wirral to improve services in key
areas such as jobs, education, crime and housing
Consultation and inclusiveness is key
Strategy was part of a wide reaching consultation
process
Community Strategy Timetable:
– Final version agreed in October 2003
– Delivery plan in place by April 2004
LSP - Progress to date
•
•
•
•
Appointed an independent Chair
Nominated 7 Champions to act as the figureheads and
leaders of each theme
Established key subgroups around neighbourhood
renewal, the community strategy and learning and
development
Prepared a consultative version of the community
strategy to act as the focus for widespread consultation
NEXT STEPS
•
•
•
•
Further develop and refine Community Strategy and
supporting partnership structures to deliver the
Community Strategy
Delivery Plan and Performance Management
Framework in place - April 04
Area Forum Action Plans agreed - March 04
Regular progress reports to LSP and the public ongoing