1. LSP Peer Challenge at Winchester City Council 13 th – 14 th October 2008 The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership

2. LSP Peer Challenge at Winchester City Council Our team Our methodology Our approach The benchmark Our findings Strengths Areas for improvement Next steps

3. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership The Team Laura McGillivray – Norwich City Council Cllr Alan Farnell – Warwickshire County Council Judy Derricott – Derbyshire County PCT Jill Norman – Staffordshire Moorlands CVS Greg Goold - IDeA

4. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Our Methodology: Pre visit reading Team briefing Timetable of activities Benchmark Self Assessment Interviews and phone calls Triangulation Collation of information and debriefing Ongoing feedback and discussion

5. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Our Approach: Working for the LSP Dialogue not inspection Partnership Flexibility Sensitivity

6. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership The Benchmark: Achievements and Impact Vision and Strategy Leadership and Relationships Governance and Accountability Performance Management and Learning

7. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Achievements and Impact: Strengths Objectives identified Bringing organisations together Identifiable achievements Joint working Seen as a good partnership locally

8. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Achievements and Impact : Areas for improvement Progress towards objectives unclear Practical achievements not obvious

9. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Vision and Strategy: Strengths Vision understood by those involved LSP is a conduit for partnership working

10. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Vision and Strategy : Areas for improvement Vision not understood by those outside the LSP Confusion between the LSP and the council Insufficient prioritisation of goals A lack of measurable goals Link with LAA not fully formed

11. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Leadership and Relationships: Strengths New structure (SOGs) has revitalised the LSP Well led and inclusive An atmosphere of trust and active collaboration Network and alliance building

12. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Leadership and Relationships: Areas for improvement Not all members are involved or informed Issues relating to the complexity of two tier working Role of HATs LSP has a low profile and does not have a clear identity

13. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Governance and Accountability : Strengths Good, enthusiastic people Representatives at the correct level Well run and informed SOGs have improved dynamism and focus Links to LAA being built E-communications and website good

14. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Governance and Accountability : Areas for improvement Resources are limited Roles, responsibilities still developing Communications need reinforcing within and across organisations LAA structure not fully defined

15. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Performance Management and Learning : Strengths : Action plans being developed Need for performance management is recognised

16. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Performance Management and Accountability : Areas for improvement No Performance Management System in place Too many priorities Unclear which are the main delivery vehicles partnerships or SOGS

17. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Conclusion: The reorganisation of the LSP, the creation of the SOGs, and the energy and commitment generated has been a major step forward and provides a solid base for – delivering the Sustainable Community Strategy and working within the LAA. However, there is more to do…

18. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership Recommendations: Clarify identity and branding Complete action plans and prioritisation Identify performance management delivery measurements Continue to develop links to LAA

19. The LSP Peer Challenge Partnership And finally… Thank you to Winchester City Council and LSP for hosting the peer challenge Thank you to those who supported our work