Consultations
Reviewing the Compact 2009 – statutory, voluntary and community groups working together
Each year we review the East Sussex Compact. The aim of the annual review is to:
- build awareness of the Compact and help create a better understanding of it
- report on events and activities to date
- collect and present evidence of successes and good practice
- collect and present evidence of any bad practice, and to learn and develop from this.
Reviewing the Compact 2009
We asked for your views on:
- how the Compact is working in East Sussex
- the Compact Action Plan 2009
- East Sussex Compact Information Folder - that holds all the important documents and guidance on Compact Working
The Action Plan and the contents of the Information Folder are available at http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/community/partnerships/downloadcompact.htm
The consultation begins on 10 August 2009 and closes on 26 October 2009.
Results of the review and what happens next
The outcomes of this review will be presented at the East Sussex Compact Annual Event to be held on Monday 2 November 2009.
More information
To find out more about this consultation, please contact the Compact team at Compact@eastsussex.gov.uk
The questionnaire for the annual review can be downloaded at http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/2009/compactreview/download.htm
East Sussex County Council - Supporting People Consultation Café -
Our plans for services for older people Friday 10 July 10am - 12.30pm at the County Suite,
White Hart Hotel, High Street, Lewes BN7 1XE
We want to improve housing-related support services and help more vulnerable people to live independently. The county, borough and district councils and the local health and probation services invite you to find out more about the plans for services for older people and give your views.
Please come along to the event you can book your place by telephoning the Supporting People team on 01273 482805 or email supportingpeople@eastsussex.gov.uk Complimentary tea, coffee and cakes will be available.
Our consultation pack will be available on the East Sussex County Council website from the middle of June: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm
Consultation Briefing Papers
From time to time, South Downs CVS produces briefing papers for members to help them respond to consultations that may affect their work. Briefing papers are usually published first in bullseye.
SDCVS Briefing -'Economic downturn' and the effect on the voluntary and community sector for further information for the Economic Downturn go to the Latest Policy News Page: http://www.southdownscvs.org.uk/policy-and-development/latest-policy-news.php
Consultation
The threat to future grant funding for the voluntary and community sector sector from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) - deadline end of February 2009
The deadlines for responding to the following consultations have now passed. However, if you are interested to read them, these links will take you to relevant briefing papers:
Consultation Briefing - National Indicators
Consultation briefing Creating Strong and Prosperous Communities
Consultation Briefing - Principles of Representation attachment
Consultation Briefing - Pride of Place
Consultation Briefing - Draft Lewes District Sustainable Community Strategy
