LSPs Conference 2007: A New Era for Devolution


Thursday, 14th June 2007
The Brit Oval, London SE11

Ministerial Address
Phil Woolas MP
Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion

“We have had a period of evolution, we are delivering devolution, now you need to get ready for the revolution”
(Phil Woolas, Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion,
December 2006)

The challenge for local government today is to turn the White Paper proposals into reality and Local Strategic Partnerships will provide the forum for setting the strategic vision for an area, for capturing that vision in the Sustainable Community Strategy, and for agreeing priorities for improvement in the Local Area Agreement. The success of new localism and real devolution is dependent on strong local leadership and the involvement of communities in recognising and tackling local priorities.

Following the White Paper “Strong and Prosperous Communities” and the current Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill, this conference will reflect on decisions made and drive forward the agenda for advancing and developing the role of Local Strategic Partnerships.

Bringing together key stakeholders engaged in the delivery of local strategic partnerships, this core annual conference, now in its 6th year, attracts over 250 delegates and is a must attend event in the communities calendar.

For further information contact Laura Brownlee on 020 7324 4372,
e-mail laura.brownlee@neilstewartassociates.co.uk

PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE

This one day conference will:

* Explore the implications of the White Paper on Local Strategic Partnerships and how the role of the LSPs can be advanced to promote and enhance local wellbeing

* Examine the role of Local Government in delivering the outcomes of the White Paper as a leader and place shaper through the mechanism of LSPs

* Consider the current Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill and how it may change the structure and direction of LSPs

* Discuss the mechanisms for appointing LSP Chairs and how councillors may best lead and co-ordinate across thematic groups

* Deliver ways of achieving robust performance management frameworks that can identify risks to delivery and improve real outcomes for local people

* Understand how LSPs can become the “Partnership of Partnerships” and become the overarching strategic partnership for an area

* Following the “duty to cooperate” realise how to actively involve other public bodies, but also third sector, private sector and members and organisation in the community

* Use LSPs to drive forward local government efficiencies, whilst improving local service delivery, in the light of the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review 2007

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