Local Strategic Partnerships

LASP are keen to build better relationships with the local strategic partnerships (LSPs) in order to become involved with, and influence the inclusion of, energy efficiency and alternative energy in the community plans.

LSPs habe been set up help tackle social exclusion. One of their core tasks will be to prepare and implement a community strategy. They will bring togehter local authories with other public services, local people, businesses and the voluntary and community sectors.

LSPs may cover more than one authority area.

"By improving joint working LSPs can help improve the economic social and environmental well being of each area and its enhabitants"

Regional Contacts

The EST have appointed a regional co-ordinator for the North East. His name is Stephen Clavert and is based at Government Office North East.

This Role have been developed to influence regional strategies, he is keen to see issues included in strate gies and policies, but also to see action plans produced and measures implemented.

Barrie Brass has been appointed as regional manager of the Carbon Trust. His ain priorities are the public and business sector.

"For more information for local authories don't forget practical help at www.practicalhelp.org.uk"