Scottish Government Labour Market Forum Meeting on 5 th April 2012 Shelley Hague Economic Development and Environmental & Consumer Protection

What is strategic Assessment? Local perspectives Process Implications for CPPs

Aim & Objectives Aim: To provide an insight of the main issues that present a threat or risk to the Local community. Objectives:- –To identify what the priorities are –To define the resources required to meet these priorities. –To deliver results secured through the Single Outcome Agreement.

New Approach Midlothian Community Planning Partnership developed a Strategic Assessment, a document that would springboard the vision into ensuring the future success of Midlothian.

Angus Model Importance of CPP vision!

Angus Vision ‘Angus is a place where a first class quality of life can be enjoyed by all’

Process – Stage 1

Process – Stage 2

Process – Stage 3 Linking Thematic Groups Cross Cutting Themes In the Midlothian report a few recommendations were made per theme.

Implications for CPPs? Now have evidence based priorities SLAED Improvement Guide…. Is this something we as a Labour Market Forum could support? –Provide statistics? –Champion the process?

SLAED Process

Questions?