Community planning and partnerships
The importance of community partnerships and planning
Developing and providing services for the people of East Sussex is the responsibility of many organisations including:
- statutory organisations (councils, police, fire and health services)
- charities
- community and voluntary groups
- private businesses and business support groups.
With so many different agencies involved, coordination is vital to ensure efficient and effective services. The following initiatives help ensure that these organisations work in partnership for the people of East Sussex.
Community strategies and Local Strategic Partnerships
Councils are required to develop a community strategy for their local area. These community strategies set out a medium to long term vision that addresses the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area. They are supported by annual action plans which identify the priorities that need to be met to achieve this long term vision.
East Sussex County Council and the local district and borough councils have established Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) to take forward this work at both a local and county level. More details of the local LSPs are available from the district and borough council websites:
LSPs co-ordinate activity within an area to deliver improved services. They are made up of representatives from local government, the Police, Fire Service, health organisations such as Primary Care Trusts, local businesses and the voluntary and community sector. The membership of each LSP should reflect local priorities, eg rural organisations may have representation in rural areas but not urban areas.
East Sussex Strategic Partnership (ESSP)
The East Sussex Strategic Partnership is the LSP at county level. It comprises a number of organisations from the public, business, voluntary and community sectors.
It is responsible for producing and implementing the community strategy for East Sussex known as ‘Pride of Place’.
For detailed information about partners, longer term aims and priorities, or to download the strategy, visit the East Sussex Strategic Partnership website.
The Compact
The Compact is an agreement between organisations in East Sussex which aims to improve joint working, communication and collaboration.
It was drawn up in consultation with statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations in East Sussex, and organisations that have not already signed up are encouraged to do so.
You can find out more about this agreement, and how to sign up, on our page A Compact for East Sussex.
Our Local Area Agreement
A Local Area Agreement is a three year contract between local and central government. It brings together the priorities for service provision of East Sussex County Council and our partners. Read our Local Area Agreement.
