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Partnership Representation

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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