Local Strategic Partnerships: altogether now?
Series: Regeneration and Renewal ; 10 January 2003, 20-21(2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the role of Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs), set up by local authorities following the Local Government Act 2000 to deliver neighbourhood renewal strategies. Explains the different and often complex structures of LSPs, and considers whether having no fixed structure has been an advantage or disadvantage in terms of delivering neighbourhood renewal. Suggests that some LSPs have become too powerful at the expense of other local community groups, giving the example of the Blackpool Challenge Partnership. In contrast, the London borough of Newham LSP has succeeded in maximising community involvement and actively consulting with hard-to-reach social groups.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66390 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 121018-1001 |
Discusses the role of Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs), set up by local authorities following the Local Government Act 2000 to deliver neighbourhood renewal strategies. Explains the different and often complex structures of LSPs, and considers whether having no fixed structure has been an advantage or disadvantage in terms of delivering neighbourhood renewal. Suggests that some LSPs have become too powerful at the expense of other local community groups, giving the example of the Blackpool Challenge Partnership. In contrast, the London borough of Newham LSP has succeeded in maximising community involvement and actively consulting with hard-to-reach social groups.