Local strategic partnership

[1] The structure of an LSP is flexible to a large degree, and is decided at the local level.

This has resulted in a diverse collection of partnerships across the country, both in terms of who is represented and how they work.

Equally important are local political history, and the relationships between the different organisations and sectors involved.

Involvement of the community is a key aspect of the government's vision of local strategic partnerships.

Initially (with neighbourhood renewal funding) this was in the form of a community empowerment network (CEN).