Leicestershire County Documents
Set out below are links to key strategies and other documents that may be useful in developing a proposal and making an application for funding.
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Leicestershire's Sustainable Community Strategy 2008-2013
Leicestershire's Sustainable Community Strategy is the county's response to Government Legislation, requiring a new drive for a community strategy to reconcile the three elements of sustainability – economic, social and environmental, in a document which identifys and shares local priorities. It also introduced a new duty to prepare a Local Area Agreement. An executive summary of the Strategy, known as the SCS, can be found here. Summary, SCS
The seven themes in the strategy are...
Improved life chances for vulnerable people and places
Stronger, more cohesive communities
A safe and attractive place to live and work
A more effective response to climate change
A prosperous, innovative and dynamic economy
A healthier Leicestershire
More effective and efficient service delivery
Local Area Agreement - LAA
Local Area Agreements (LAA) were introduced by central government in 2005. They are written agreements which set out how public, voluntary and private sector bodies within an area will work together to improve the quality of life for residents over a three year period. The agreements are signed between central government and local government with local government responsible for bringing together local partners through the Local Strategic Partnership. The agreement lays out the priority outcomes (positive changes) for an area, the indicators which measure the achievement of those outcomes (e.g. reduce overall crime) and an explanation of how the outcomes are to be delivered (through services and projects).
Leicestershire’s Second LAA 2008 - 2011
Leicestershire’s Second LAA was signed in June 2008 to cover the period 2008 – 2011.
Leicestershire 2020, Innovative, Creative, Prosperous
This document sets out the economic strategy and vision for Leicester and Leicestershire until 2020.
Leicestershire Rural Strategy 2007-2014
The Leicestershire Rural Strategy contains the vision for rural Leicestershire, as agreed by the Leicestershire Rural Partnership (LRP), that 'In 2026 Rural Leicestershire will be made up of thriving and sustainable, safe and secure, communities, towns and villages, each of which will have at least one key ommunity resource (e.g. school, church, pub, shop, post office, village hall).
The LRP was established in 1993 by the Rural Community Council Leicestershire & Rutland, the Rural Development Commission, and the County Council. The ‘Rural Partnership’ was created in order that partners could work more effectively, benefit from shared knowledge and resources, and jointly addressing issues of mutual concern. it now has 22 member organisation.
Children and Young People's Plan 2008-2011
This is Leicestershire's second over-arching strategic plan for improving outcomes for children and young people. The plan builds on the first Children and Young People’s Plan 2006-2009 and describes how the partnership will continue to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-19. The Plan sets out the priorities and actions that will be delivered to achieve the vision of ‘Voice, choice, safety and fulfilment’.
Supporting People Strategy 2005 - 2010
Supporting People is a government programme introduced in April 2003 to plan, fund, and monitor housing-related support services. Leicestershire County Council administers the programme in Leicestershire through a partnership involving local housing authorities, social care services, health, probation, registered social landlords and the voluntary and private sectors. Working with service users is also a key element of the Supporting People programme.
Carers' Strategy 2008-2011
'Supporting Carers in Leicestershire Strategy & Delivery Action Plan' sets out the vision for support for Carers, and how that support will be delivered during 2008 – 11
This joint (Leicestershire County Council and Leicestershire County and Rutland Primary Care Trust) strategy was drawn up in consultation with carers and other key stakeholders including partners in the wider health sector, District Councils, Voluntary Agencies and Domiciliary Care Providers.
Leicestershire) Cultural Strategy 2003 - 2008
The Cultural Strategy identifies a range of strategic aims as challenges set to identify or improve the potential for enhancing the quality of life in Leicestershire and providing opportunities to involve as many people as possible. In particular, young people and those for whom access may be difficult are the focus of many of the challenges, and action plans will be developed with specific and measurable targets by service providers, often in partnership, to work towards those aims being met during the life of the Strategy.
