Introduction to the Local Strategic Partnership

The Bath and North East Somerset Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) was formed in June 2002. It is made up of public services such as the Council, the Police, the Bath and North East Somerset Primary Care Trust and Somer Housing Group - as well as voluntary, community, and business sector representatives. The LSP is currently chaired by Cllr Francine Haeberling, representing Bath & North East Somerset Council.

The prime function of local strategic partnerships is to produce a Sustainable Community Strategy .This strategy is a plan for working together to improve the quality of life in local communities.

This strategy contains clear ambitions to promote the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the area and is viewed as the umbrella strategy for the area.  The LSP is also responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the Local Area Agreement, which aims to deliver the aims and aspirations in the Sustainable Community Strategy.