The 9th June 2010 saw the launch of the new
Compact for Leeds, and representatives from
public and voluntary and community
sector organisations from across the city came
together for the event at Leeds
Civic
Hall. The launch event heard frank and open testimony from voluntary and public sector leaders about the role the Compact should play in how we work together in the current economic climate. The Compact outlines seven key priniciples for good working relations betwee the public and third sectors when they are working together for the people of Leeds.
The Compact Charter, was signed by a number of leaders for the city, including Martin Dean for the Leeds Initiative (pictured).
The first Compact for Leeds was
adopted in 2003, and many of the aspirations of that document are now everyday
practise. For example, the voluntary or third sector is now a key partner in
the drafting and delivery of the Leeds Strategic Plan, which sets the priorities for the city.
Compact for Leeds 2010 takes account
of the current economic climate and acknowledges the pressures on public sector
budgets and third sector funding. The principles laid out in it will help to
build on the commitment made by partners of the Leeds Strategic Plan to create a
thriving third sector in Leeds.
Councillor Lucinda
Yeadon, executive member with responsibility for the 2010 Leeds Year of
Volunteering said: "Compact for Leeds 2010
will help the council and its third sector partners to build on the work of the
original Compact, and to deliver effective services across the city, making sure
that we reach the communities that need them the
most.
"By signing up to the
Compact we are showing our commitment to delivering the Leeds Strategic Plan and
strengthening the good working relationships that we already have, which is
particularly important in these challenging economic
times."
The
seven principles of Compact for Leeds 2010 are:
- Working together
- Consulting
communities
- Sharing information
- Allocating resources
- Building communities and third sector
capacity
- Promoting volunteering
- Promoting fairness and good community
relations
For more information, visit the Compact for Leeds webpages.
