What is a Local Strategic Partnership (LSP)?
An LSP is a group of organisations from public, private, community and voluntary sector in a local authority area. The key objective of the LSP is to improve the quality of life in that area, by encouraging organisations to work together to achieve common goals.
Because an LSP is locally based, the community is well placed to influence its decision making. This provides the community with the opportunity to have its say on what services should be provided to meet their needs
Rushcliffe Community Partnership
The Rushcliffe Community Partnership is comprised of partner organisations from the public, private, voluntary and community sectors. Its key function is to develop and deliver a plan for the ongoing sustainable development of the area. Through this jointly developed Sustainable Community Strategy, partners work together for the benefit of all Rushcliffe residents and visitors, both now and in the future - Rushcliffe Community Partnership Organisation Chart.
The Rushcliffe Community Partnership comprises of a Strategic Board, Executive Group and six action partnerships; all these groups are comprised of wide-ranging networks whose aim is to achieve the objectives set out in the Sustainable Community Strategy.
The Nottinghamshire Local Area Agreement 2008 – 2011 drives the Sustainable Community Strategy.
Rushcliffe Community Awards 2010
The Rushcliffe Community Awards 2010 are now open for nominations.
Rushcliffe Community Partnership values the outstanding performance and dedication shown by individuals and groups living and working in the local community.
In celebration of this work, we are asking YOU to nominate people you think deserve particular thanks for work in the community between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010.
People nominated should have contributed to activities or initiatives which have shown a benefit to the local area and directly involved other community members or colleagues.
Nominees should have worked in a voluntary capacity, or carried out work which is considered over and above their normal paid employment duties.
Nominations will be considered by a panel of representatives from the Rushcliffe Community Partnership. Finalists will be notified week commencing Monday 25 October 2010. All finalists will be invited to attend a presentation evening on Thursday 11 November 2010, at The Becket School, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY, where the winners will be announced.
Please note that if successful, your nominee may be asked to take part in publicity related to the awards.
New community grants
Rushcliffe Community Partnerships (organisations that deliver major services in Rushcliffe) have launched a new grant scheme.
Money is now available for capital and revenue projects from £1,000 to £25,000. Grants will be awarded for existing or new projects covering six main areas –improving the environment, making the economy stronger, making communities safer, stronger and healthier, as well as for projects which improve children’s lives. These six areas cover the main priorities of the Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Grants will help organisations get over the impact of the recession and will add value to organisations that are already working together. Grants are available for public, private, community and voluntary organisations in Rushcliffe.
Project profile forms, application submission forms, conditions of grant, and guidance notes for the Partnership Grants are available below. Please read them in order:
1. Project Profile
2. Conditions of grant
3. Application form
4. Guidance notes
5. Glossery of terms
Further information
To discuss your eligibility for a Rushcliffe Community Partnership ‘tackling the impact of the recession’ grant, or if you have other Rushcliffe Community Partnership related questions please contact Janet King - jking@rushcliffe.gov.uk
