Local strategic partnership
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Local strategic partnerships (LSPs) exist in nearly all
The structure of an LSP is flexible to a large degree, and is decided at the local level. This has resulted in a diverse collection of partnerships across the country, both in terms of who is represented and how they work. Differences in structure and process influence the effectiveness of each partnership. Equally important are local political history, and the relationships between the different organisations and sectors involved.
The first LSPs were set up around the year 2000. For 88 local authority areas in England (the most deprived according to the
Involvement of the community is a key aspect of the
LSPs are an evolving partnership. Recently, they have been getting to grips with
Despite their potential impact on local governance and the implications this could have on the local democratic process, LSPs have suffered from a low profile outside (and even inside) those organisations and bodies that are involved. Some[who?] find this surprising. Others[who?] point out that it may be indicative of their lack of importance at a local level.
See also
External links
- Poole Partnership
- St.Helens Analysis and Research Exchange
- Government website about local strategic partnerships
- NACVS: article and link to paper on the future of LSPs[permanent dead link]
- Urban Forum's LSP guide
- Lewisham Strategic Partnership
- Sandwell Trends
- Wigan WISDOM
- Facts about Coventry
- Brighton and Hove Local Information Service
References
- ^ Energy Saving Trust website Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine