Local Strategic Partnership

The Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) was set up in 2002 to produce the Community Strategy for Three Rivers and to ensure that the vision is achieved. It has links with other partnerships and forums in the district - all of which are working towards achieving the vision.

The LSP Board is made up of representatives from public, private and voluntary and community sector organisations, which are based in and around the district, and aims to build on the successful partnership working which already existed. Membership is set at senior politician, board or chief officer level to ensure that members have the necessary authority to speak for their organisations and to commit the resources needed to turn the vision into a reality.

The partnership works to Terms of Reference, agreed by all partners.

Meetings of the Board are held four times a year and are open to the public. If you have an issue you would like the LSP to consider please contact Three Rivers District Council.

Details of the LSP Board meetings can be viewed here. 

The LSP’s vision is

"The Local Strategic Partnership will work towards improving the quality of life for the people of Three Rivers by working in partnership, to create a district which is safe, healthy, and prosperous, and which is where people want and are able to live, work and visit."

Who is on the LSP?

The LSP comprises senior representatives from the following organisations:

  Three Rivers District Council

  Hertfordshire County Council

  Hertfordshire Constabulary

  Hertfordshire Police Authority

  NHS Hertfordshire

  Three Rivers Citizens Advice Bureau

  Three Rivers Parish Councils

  Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce

  Thrive Homes

Three Rivers Community Strategy

The LSP's members use their knowledge and expertise to shape the district's Community Strategy.

Three Rivers Community Strategy 2006-2012 is the overarching strategy to improve the quality of life in the district. The strategy was informed by public consultation. The Strategy was refreshed in 2008. The priorities identified in the refreshed strategy are:

1. Anti-social behaviour, crime and fear of crime

2. Reducing in equalities (in health, poverty, access to services, prosperity and employment)

3. Improving the environment

4. Children and young people's access to education, skills and training

5. Access to affordable housing

The priorities were arrived at by analysing available data on the quality of life in the district and identifying those areas with greatest potential of improvement. Draft priorities were consulted on with the Three Rivers Citizens Panel and target groups in the district - including service users from Youth Services, the Youth Offending Team, the Family Centre, and Disability Groups.

The LSP oversees different partnerships which have expertise in these priority areas. These include:

Community Safety Partnership

Watford and Three Rivers Health Partnership

Poverty Action Group

Prosperity and Employment Group

District Children’s Trust Partnership

For further information on any of these partnerships please contact Three Rivers District Council.

The Community Strategy for 2006-2012, can be downloaded below.

Community Strategy 2006 - 2012. DOWNLOAD

The refreshed priorities of the Community Strategy can be downloaded below:

This shows the relationship of Three Rivers LSP Priorities to those of Hertfordshire Forward and the Local Area Agreement.

Performance Reward Grant

Three Rivers LSP is planning its use of the Performance Reward Grant from the Local Area Agreement for 2006-2009. It has appointed an LSP Projects Officer to support the development and implementation of projects using the grant. For more information contact the LSP Projects Officer – 01923 776611.


Hertfordshire Forward

Hertfordshire Forward is the Local Strategic Partnership for the whole of Hertfordshire County. Visit the Hertfordshire Forward website for more informatrion.


Local Area Agreement

The Local Area Agreement is a set of targets agreed by organisation across Hertfordshire with Central Government.  Visit the Local Area Agreement website for more information.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out what the LSP is funding using its Performance Reward Grant?

You can contact the Community Partnerships Unit or review the agendas of the LSP Board.


How can I raise an issue with the LSP?

Please contact the Community Partnerships Unit.


What progress is being made on the Community Strategy?

Progress on the individual priorities is reported to the LSP Board. You can visit the web page of LSP agendas or contact the Community Partnerships Unit for further information on progress.


How can I get involved in the work of the LSP?

The membership of the LSP Board is reviewed on a regular basis. Meetings of the LSP Board are open to the public. Membership of the partnerships working on the priorities of the Community Strategy vary be need. For further advice please contact the Community Partnerships Unit.