The guide provides an introduction to the processes involved in integrating strategic planning in local authorities with the requirement for them to be involved in place shaping, creating sustainable communities and delivering better local services.

It explains the relationship between LSPs and spatial planning. It describes how to approach integrating sustainable community strategies and local development frameworks. It also considers how to improve collaboration. Finally it identifies some simple practical steps that local authorities are finding helpful in improving partnership working.

Local Strategic Partnerships were introduced in 2000. They are non-statutory bodies that bring together the public, voluntary, community and private sectors to co-ordinate their activities in improving local areas.

This guide stems from a commitment in the Local Government White Paper to align spatial planning objectives with local priorities.

The report is based on the experience of Local Strategic Partnerships and was developed in conjunction with a Sounding Board of practitioners and policy advisers which met three times during 2006.

The report suggests a number of key principles for improving collaboration, including:

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