The East Sussex Compact Launched in 2003, revised in 2005 and 2011 In 2007 received a National Commendation for Innovation and Impact In 2008 received a National Compact Excellence Award
Signatories to the East Sussex Compact include: County Council Borough and District councils NHS Trusts Voluntary and Community Organisations Councils for Voluntary Service Sussex Police East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
Aims of the East Sussex Compact Agreeing commitments and an effective framework for partnership working Improving working relationships in order to provide more effective and co-ordinated services to communities Improving consultation, communication, collaboration, trust and respect Assisting partner agencies in meeting common strategic aims
There are 6 Codes of Practice to underpin the East Sussex Compact. Funding & Procurement Consultation and Community Engagement Volunteering Community Groups Partnerships Equality and Diversity
Where Can I Find The Compact and Codes? The East Sussex Compact and Codes can be downloaded from the East Sussex Strategic Partnership website: http://www.essp.org.uk/What-we-do/Pride-of-Place/Community/East-Sussex-Compact.aspx Email: compact@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 482911