Local Economic and Community Plans LECP | Guidelines 2021
Responsibilities
LECP Framework Responsibilities under the Local Government Reform Act 2014 in relation to the process for formulation of the LECP include the following:- the making of the overall Plan is a reserved function of the elected members of the Local Authority; preparation of the economic elements of the LECP is the responsibility of the Local Authority (generally SPC); preparation of the community elements of the LECP is the responsibility of the LCDC; consultation with the Regional Assembly is required to ensure the consistency of the LECP with the RSES and adoption of a statement on the draft of both elements of the Plan by the assembly; and consultation with the Municipal District members is required to ensure consistency between the economic and community elements and consistency with the core strategy and objectives of the statutory Development Plan, and adoption of a statement on the draft of both elements of the LECP by the Municipal District members is a reserved function. In preparing the LECP, Local Authorities should also engage with the relevant economic actors and consultative groups with a view to ensuring coherence in the regional context generally, having regard to the RSES and other relevant policy frameworks such as the Regional Enterprise Plans. The role of the Advisory Steering Group will be critical in managing communications between relevant stakeholders.
Implementation Plans The development of an Implementation Plan should be supported by engagement with the appropriate structures at a local level including the LCDC, the relevant SPC and the Advisory Steering group (see below). The Implementation Plan should be a multi-agency plan and should include actions by a wide range of service providers relevant to the High-Level Goals and objectives identified. This is outlined in more detail below. As previously indicated, it should fully consider the resources available to all relevant bodies and detail the actions to be implemented in that period to support the achievement of the High-Level Goals and Sustainable Objectives detailed in the LECP framework. Advisory Steering Group Under section 66C of the Local Government Reform Act each Local Authority is required to have regard to the need to integrate the economic and community elements of the LECP. In order to ensure that the preparation of the economic and community elements of the LECP are co-ordinated, and duplication (both in terms of effort and engagement with stakeholders) is avoided, it is recommended that each Local Authority establish an Advisory Steering Group to assist in the preparation, drafting, adoption, implementation and monitoring of the LECP. The Advisory Steering Group will focus on practical arrangements for the smooth preparation of an integrated Plan, from determining its scope through to final adoption. In addition, the group should have a role in supporting the Implementation Plan process to ensure that these plans are integrated and in line with the High-Level Goals and Sustainable Objectives outlined in the framework LECP. Size, membership and work methodologies should reflect these roles, recognising also that the Local Authority and LCDC have statutory duties in this regard. In undertaking this work, the Advisory Steering Group may also seek inputs from other sources, referred to in Part 2 of this guidance and other bodies and agencies involved in the delivery of the Implementation Plan actions.
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