Leading Partnerships - the councillor role...

The government clearly sees the role of elected members evolving; there is an expectation that they will provide direction not just for their council but for the communities they represent. Strategic partnerships offer a mechanism for doing this; councillors have a role in influencing the work of other organisations through the LSP, ensuring partnerships are accountable to their local communities.

Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) are becoming increasingly important and are being seen more and more as the overarching partnership for an area.  They are responsible for developing a vision and then coordinating activity to deliver on that vision.  They are expected to provide for the needs of their residents and to ensure that the communities they serve are sustainable in the longer term.

PtP provides help in two ways:

• By acting as a hub for partnership development in the region by coordinating, events, themed learning activities, communications, and developing a pool of ‘Practitioner Associates’ to provide peer support

• Coordinating a fund that individual LSPs can draw from for bespoke learning to provide support tailored to their individual needs.

PtP is currently looking at the future of the programme and by using the evidence built up during the first 6 months is putting together proposals to extend the programme for a further three years.  As part of our peer led approach we are keen to hear your views; please give us your feedback using the form at this link

"PtP are engaged and an excellent resource" - Tracey Evans, Lewes District LSP


The PtP Programme is led by:

For more information about our partners please visit the 'about' page.