Thematic Partnerships

Principal Function: Commissioning and Delivery

Separate “Thematic Partnerships” will be developed in relation to each of the following themes:

• Safer and Stronger Communities
• Children and Young People
• Healthier Communities and Older People
• Economic Development and Enterprise
• The Environment

It is acknowledged that the Cheshire-wide Thematic Partnerships will have their own detailed terms of reference according to historical needs and wider circumstances. However, it is suggested that each Partnership incorporate the following ‘core’ terms of reference to support their role within the broader Cheshire Partnerships Framework. Any existing terms of reference should not conflict with the Core Terms of Reference. Where such conflict is considered to exist, the matter should be referred to the Communities of Cheshire Partnership for further consideration.

Core Terms of Reference

(1) Develop and deliver appropriate thematic action plans to support and contribute to the overall vision for the communities of Cheshire, which reflects diversity and local variations across the county

(2) Monitor and manage the overall performance of the Thematic Partnership and its associated projects, through the application of programme/ project management principles.

(3) Provide annual progress reports and, when necessary, “exception reports” to the Communities of Cheshire Partnership.

(4) Identify to the Communities of Cheshire Partnership, as necessary, cross-cutting issues in relation to the core theme for further consideration and co-ordination by the Communities of Cheshire Partnership.

(5) Commission, as necessary, service delivery and action from the District-based Thematic Partnerships to address local needs and priorities.

(6) Deliver the appropriate ‘block’ of the Cheshire-wide Local Area Agreement as agreed by and in consultation with the Communities of Cheshire Partnership and the Governance Board.

(7) Deliver related second generation Local Public Service Agreement targets to ensure optimum rewards for the communities of Cheshire.

(8) Commission thematic research and consultation to seek community views on priorities, encourage involvement in identifying solutions and underpin the development and delivery of the thematic action plans.