Who We Are

Introduction

Our partners

ESSP members

How we operate

The way East Sussex Strategic Partnership (ESSP) operates is governed by a Constitution and Terms of Reference.

The ESSP
The ESSP provides overall strategic direction, which includes preparing and monitoring the Community Strategy and Local Area Agreement. The responsibilities of the ESSP are to:

• secure partnership commitment and action to deliver the Community Strategy and the Local Area Agreement, promoting dialogue between partners
• identify the most important shared priorities for improving quality of life in East Sussex , establishing a strategic framework for action by partner organisations through a Community Strategy
• oversee developing and implementing the Local Area Agreement for East Sussex and to report on progress.

The ESSP meets at least four times a year. For details of our next meeting, see ESSP meeting papers .

The East Sussex Assembly
The Assembly advises the ESSP on local concerns, shared priorities and future action. The Assembly meets at least once a year. The responsibilities of the Assembly are to:

• assist the ESSP to identify the most important shared priorities for improving quality of life in East Sussex
• consider progress with the Local Area Agreement and Community Strategy and advise on future direction.

Any organisation may ask to be considered for membership of the East Sussex Assembly by writing to:

Lisa Schrevel
Partnership Development Manager
East Sussex County Council
County Hall
St Anne's Crescent
Lewes BN7 1UE
lisa.schrevel@eastsussex.gov.uk

Decisions on membership are made by the ESSP on the basis of geographical coverage, strategic remit and membership balance.

Operating values
ESSP is committed to a set of operating values that informs and guides all our work. These are to:

• maintain a focus on the county of East Sussex as a whole and the needs of its citizens
• work positively and collaboratively to improve economic, social and environmental sustainability, thereby improving quality of life
• ensure that all data meets a high standard of data quality and is fit for purpose
• strive to eliminate discrimination, deprivation and to value diversity
• value and respect the contribution of all partners and provide mutual support, irrespective of sector or organisation
• communicate positively the work of the East Sussex Strategic Partnership and its partners.