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 organsiations 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 Partnership Awards 2009

Unsung heroes in Rushcliffe were recognised for their remarkable contribution at the Rushcliffe Community Partnership Awards last night (11 November).

These annual awards pay tribute to those people who make a real difference in Rushcliffe. Residents were asked to nominate their ‘heroes’ in seven categories, which included both individuals and groups, along with the Mayor’s special award.

The ceremony was hosted by Leader of the Council, Cllr Neil Clarke, the awards were presented by the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Cllr Peter McGowan, and the audience were entertained by the Normanton on Soar Choir.

Cllr Neil Clarke said: “We want to celebrate the achievements of the worthy winners and also the many other nominees night.”

Award winners

Making Communities Safer

Marie volunteers as an enquiry clerk at Radcliffe-on-Trent police station and deals with all incoming enquiries. The team value her professional approach to work and she has a genuine interest in assisting people.

Building Stronger Communities

Joint winners

Tony co-ordinates the Cropwell Bishop community-led plan, launched in January 2009. He gets people involved in the plan and is an impeccable organiser. Thanks to Tony’s hard work the plan has introduced activities such as a gardening club, a choir, walking groups, an allotment society and a heritage group.

Jackie volunteers at the Cotgrave Advice Centre, which is run entirely by volunteers. She deals with many different issues including benefit tribunals, and welfare advice and her clients are often vulnerable and she welcomes them without judgement.

Supporting the Local Economy

The post office is at the heart of the community and provides a wide range of services. It supports local businesses by selling local produce and is a key community meeting place. The whole community relies on the vital services it provides.

Enabling Healthy Lives

The Friary helps the most vulnerable people in society, such as those who are homeless, in temporary accommodation or unemployed. Staff and volunteers help these people access health care, training opportunities, give advice on housing and debt and provides household items and food parcels.
 

Protecting and Enhancing our Environment

Marge and Jeff are long serving members of the Notts Wildlife Trust and take part in volunteer activities with the South Notts Local Members’ Group. Both organise events and fundraising opportunities on behalf of the local group and are committed to preserving south Notts for future generations.

Supporting Children and Young People

The Chairman, Richard Illsley, and the committee, consisting mainly of local parents, are committed to providing better facilities for the young people in the village. The association was established in 2004 and since then has bought a piece of land on which new play facilities have already been built and a new level grassy area is planned for the near future.

Young Person of the Year

Matthew is part of the international charity 'Balls to Poverty', which helps deprived children in South Africa by providing football equipment and coaching opportunities. Matthew volunteers as a rugby coach at local schools and clubs and visited South Africa recently to help with the coaching work there. Matthew has produced a DVD to highlight the advantages of volunteering. 

Mayor’s Special Award

Every Monday morning volunteers in Shelford run a Coffee Pot Café, an idea Eileen Smith came up with three years ago. This café gives people, who might otherwise feel isolated, an opportunity to catch up on village news, gather and socialise. Over 30 people regularly attend.

List of nominees

David Brown for work with the Ruddington Colts Football Club

Alex Cessford for work with Langar cum Barnstone parish council and St Andrews Parish Church Langar bellringers

Monica Smith for fundraising activities for Willoughby on the Wolds village hall

David Elliott for looking after the clock at Granby

Roland Shepperson for looking after the green spaces in Orston on behalf of the Orston Parish Council

Trevor Dobson for his leadership of the Keyworth Village Plan

East Bridgford junior football club

Rushcliffe 50+ Forum

Dunster Road Neighbourhood Watch

Shelford and Newton Parish Plan Group - Brian Squires (chair)

West Bridgford Neighbourhood Watch Group

Past and present members of the Hickling country fair committee

Jenny Hawkings for updating the management plan for Bingham Linear Park

Gillian Hind for her work on funding the Gotham Memorial Hall refurbishment

Friends of Sharphill Wood

Harmless, a Nottingham based project that promotes recovery, health and hope for people who self harm

Howard Broughton for the Rushcliffe barn owl project

Mark Ebb the treasurer of 1st Langar (Vale of Belvoir) Scout Group

Roy and Anne Stenson for work on the Wilwell Farm Cutting Nature Reserve

Bill Bacon chair - friends of Bingham Linear Park

Keyworth Meadow Nature Reserve

Michelle Darkin-Price  from the Green Box Shop

Sue Squires, Shelford News