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Communities in Control - White Paper
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has now published a White Paper setting out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility into the hands of communities and citizens.
Mark Palmer of South East Employers has drafted a short summary of the white paper which you might find helpful. Please download this here 
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This document provides statutory guidance to local authorities and their partners on creating strong, safe and prosperous communities. It covers the duty to involve and duties around Local Area Agreements in the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.
It also replaces previous guidance on Local Strategic Partnerships ad Sustainable Community Strategies. Taken together, this document is a comprehensive guide to local authorities and their partners on how to engage their citizens, lead their communities, and find new and more effective ways to deliver high quality services.
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Draft Regional Compact for the South East
On 1 October, the Regional Minister, Jonathan Shaw, launched the consultation on the draft South East Regional Compact. For more information, read the Action Plan or visit the Compact website.
"The purposes of this document, is to enhance partnership working between South East Third Sector partners (SERCC, RAISE) and statutory agencies (GOSE, NHS South East Coast, NHS South Central, SEEDA, LSC) and also to support Local COmpanies and the National Compact."
"This is a consultation document. The partners would like you to contribute your views and comments. The consultation period closes on 9th January 2009".
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