Local Economic and Community Plan Guidelines 2021

Local Economic and Community Plans LECP | Guidelines 2021

Section A: Framework LECP Strategic Outline Part 1: General Guidelines for the formulation of Framework LECPS

Overview The purpose of the LECP, as provided for in the Local Government Act 2001 (as amended by the Local Government Reform Act 2014), is to set out, for a six-year period, the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic development and the local and community development of the relevant Local Authority area.

The actions identified are undertaken, both by the Local Authority itself directly and in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders. The diagram below outlines the interactions between the various stakeholders involved in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the LECP.

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LECP Advisory Group

Statutory Interests

Sector Interests

Community Development Groups/PPNs/Public

Local Authority Elected Members

Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) Implementation Plans

Local Authority Officials

Business and Enterprise Interests

Government Departments and State Agencies

Tourism and Hospitality Sector Bodies

Environment/Climate Action Groups

Regional Assemblies

LCDC and Partner Community Actions

Economic SPC Actions