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Vacancy for Assembly Representative – Central Bedfordshire Together LSP Board
There is now a vacancy for an Assembly representative on the LSP Board of Central Bedfordshire Together.
The representative must be from a frontline voluntary and community sector organisation and:
- have a commitment to partnership working and an understanding of community involvement processes;
- be involved in strategic issues and developments in, and be able to contribute to decisions on behalf of, the voluntary and community sector in Central Bedfordshire;
- be able to analyse complex issues, identify priorities and communicate information clearly;
- have experience of representing the voluntary and community sector and/or local communities in public meetings and partnership settings;
- have experience of contributing to discussions and debates on, and knowledge of, a range of issues relevant to local communities and the third sector.
Further details of the vacancy can be down loaded here or requested by email: cbassembly@action-centralbeds.org.uk. If you would like to undertake this important role please submit a written expression of interest (maximum two sides A4) by 3.00pm Monday 13 June 2011.
All expressions of interest will be assessed against the selection criteria and shortlisted candidates invited for interview on 28 June 2011 (TBC) prior to the next meeting of the LSP Board on the 5 July 2011. Where the Representative is employed in a voluntary and community sector organisation they will be expected to have the support of their organisation when undertaking the role.
The representative is expected to represent the broad interests of the whole sector from a frontline organisation perspective, not their personal views or those of their own organisation.
Representation on Central Bedfordshire’s Thematic Partnerships
Partnership arrangements for the Central Bedfordshire Local Strategic Partnership are now in place and frontline voluntary, community and other third sector organisations are to be represented on each of the Thematic Partnerships.
We are now seeking expressions of interest from those active (in a paid or voluntary role) within frontline voluntary, community and other third sector organisations who would like to make an effective contribution to the following Thematic Partnerships:
The sector is already represented on the Children and Young People’s Partnership Trust by Voluntary Organisations for Children, Young People and Families (VOC).
These important roles will require the representatives to be involved in strategic and delivery issues and developments affecting the sector. Anyone with an interest can view full details of the roles by following the links above or by contacting Helen Nottingham via email partnerships@action-centralbeds.org.uk or telephone on 01525 850599.
Meet the Assembly Representatives
To view details of the currently appointed Assembly representatives, the partnerships they sit on and their contact details to enable you to discuss relevant issues, receive feedback and/or discuss their role as an Assembly representative, click here.
Purpose of Central Bedfordshire’s Thematic Partnerships
Central Bedfordshire’s Thematic Partnerships bring together key service providers and users for a particular subject area. The primary function of each partnership is to develop and implement action plans for their subject area, which align to the identified priorities in the Sustainable Community Strategies and key indicators and targets in the Local Area Agreement.
Children's Partnership Trust
The Children and Young People's Trust brings together all the key agencies working with children and young people. Their aspiration is for all children and young people in Central Bedfordshire to feel safe, valued and supported, to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.
Stronger Communities Thematic Partnership
This partnership works to ensure strong, cohesive and sustainable communities where people feel a sense of identity and belonging, where public services are responsive and accessible to all and to reduce child poverty, develop an environment for a thriving third sector and where cultural activities flourish.
Environment and Economy Thematic Partnership
This partnership aims to ensure the growth of our local economy, reduced congestion and improved sustainable transport. It’s work also encompasses the protection and enhancement of our environment, climate change, reduction of waste and carbon emissions.
Healthier Communities and Older People Partnership
This partnership aims to provide the vision and strategic leadership needed to coordinate the work of statutory organisations with partners in the public, private, voluntary and community sectors to achieve health improvements, a reduction in health inequalities and improvements in adult social care and housing.
Community Safety Partnership
This partnership provides strategic direction and undertakes joint working on key strategies for which it has direct responsibility or has a statutory duty to do so. This includes Prolific and Priority Offenders, Drug Intervention Programme, Domestic Abuse Strategy, Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy, Sexual Violence and Bedfordshire Drug and Alcohol Strategy.
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