Local Area Partnerships (LAPs)
To receive a presentation giving an overview of Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) and how they operate
Minutes:
The Committee received a presentation about Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) in Cheshire East from the Performance and Partnerships Manager and the Partnerships Manager. The presentation illustrated the role of LAPs, the role of LAP managers, the membership of LAPs, the area plans from each LAP and gave some examples of good work that had been carried out by some of the LAPs in Cheshire East.
Members discussed the achievements and challenges of their local LAPs and how they felt the LAPs could be improved in the future.
RESOLVED:
(a)
That the presentation be received
(b)
That the Committee recommend that Local Area Partnerships should be
allowed to continue in their current form to allow them to continue
to grow and develop into more effective local services.
(c)
That the Committee agree that Local Area Partnerships need more
resources and that the resources supplied by the Council should be
matched by the Council’s partners.
(d)
That the Council should consult with major partners within the
Local Area Partnerships in order to achieve benefits from joining
services closer together.
(e) That the Committee appreciate the work being conducted by Local Area Partnership managers and that they be thanked for the services they provide.
Councillor Livesley left the meeting
The Partnerships Manager left the meeting