What is a Local Strategic Partnership (LSP)?
A Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) is a non statutory body that brings together public, private, business, community and voluntary organisations on a local level. They provide a single overarching co-ordination framework which can ensure that different initiatives and services support each other and work together.
They were set up as a result of the Local Government Act 2000 which required each local area to devise and implement a Community Strategy. The community strategy is intended to promote the social, economic and environmental well being of the area. This means that the issues involved will cover a very wide range and must reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.
Local Authorities could not take on this role alone so it was recommended that the well-being agenda should be pursued through an LSP. The LSP would bring together the statutory, voluntary and community and private sectors to work together to improve the quality of life for people in Gloucester.