Braintree District Voluntary Support Agency

LOCAL COMPACT - Working in Partnership
Go to the Braintree District Local Compact webpage for:-

Or they can be viewed on the Braintree District Council website at   www.braintree.gov.uk 

WHAT IS A LOCAL COMPACT

• A written understanding between the local statutory bodies & the voluntary & community sector

• A framework for a new approach to partnership & to help improve relationships

• Helps us to understand & value the roles, nature & contribution of different kinds of organisations

• Has undertakings on both sides & mechanisms to make sure it works

• Sets standards for communications, consultation & support

• Provides a practical tool to help us work together

Essex Compact
Does your organisation work at county level or with county statutory organisations such as Essex County Council. If the answer is yes then check out the Essex Compact at www.essexpartnership.org
The Essex Compact covers statutory-voluntary relationships at the county level and may also be used where two or more districts are involved; district compacts cover issues within districts. If you are involved in county wide processes, or have a grant from the County Council for example, it may be useful to sign up to the County Compact as well as the district one. THEY DO NOT CONFLICT.

If you are already signed up to the Braintree District Local Compact (BDLC) and work only in the Braintree District then the BDLC may be sufficient for your group. If you think that your organisation may benefit by signing up to both and would like more information please contact Judy Cuddeford, BDVSA email judy@bdvsa.org or Simon Banks, Essex County Council. e.mail simon.banks@essex.gov.uk