SLG Members
London Borough of Lewisham
Lewisham Council is responsible for provising a range of high quality services for over 248,000 people who live locally as well as those who work or learn in the borough.
Priorities for action are to work with partners to:
- Improve the well-being of the people of Lewisham;
- Develop and engage local communities;
- Improve public sector performance and delivery.
Kent County Council
The largest county in England, Kent currently has an approximate population of 1.4m citizens. With a strong history of collaboration between public, private, voluntary and community sectors, our Kent Partnership is focused on the challenge of growing economic prosperity, whilst tackling the deep-seated social, health, environmental and educational challenges facing our county by:
- Creating a vibrant and successgful economy with targeted regeneration and innovative and creative businesses and organisations;
- Placing our schools and other centres for learning at the heart of our communities to provide lifelong learning appropriate to our citizens;
- Enabling people to chose from high quality services;
- Balancing the need for high quality development, strong transport links, and regeneration with the protection of county's heritage and minimising our environmental impact;
- Encouraging safe, strong, and respectful communities that are confident in the face of social change;
- Raising the quality of life for all who live, work or travel through the county, making Kent a county that people are proud of.
Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council caters for more than 750,000 people within the community. Leeds is a city which advertises its vibrancy and student culture. It is one of the most diverse and atmospheric cities in the North.
Leeds City Council are aiming to:
- Make Leeds cleaner and greener for citizens and visitors;
- Create opportunities for local people to take part in the cultural life of the city;
- Increase the ability for the council and citizens to interact online and give greater flexibility to residents and businesses.
Sunderland City Council
The City of Sunderland has a population of just under 300,000 and is the largest city by population between Ediburgh and Leeds. The council is part of a Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) which brings the public, private, community and voluntary sectors to work together to achieve success.
Priorities for action are to work with partners to:
- Increase travel choices by encouraging the use of public transport, walking, cycling, and low-emission vehicles for commuting to and from work as well as other business needs;
- Continue the work towards the 2025 vision of the city;
- Improve the quality of services for both businesses and citizens across all areas of council work.
Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council is a top performing authority, rated as 'four star' through CPA process by government. Our ambition is to keep it that way, while we continually imrpove our performance in the interests of the communities we serve.
Looking after Hampshire, our job is to ensure the county is safe and secure and to work towards enhancing the County's quality of place. Looking out for our residents, we want to work in partnership with other organisations to remove barriers and improve choices whilst encouraging people to make their own decisions on the way they access services.
Our priorities are:
- Hampshire safer and more secure for all;
- Maximising wellbeing;
- Enhancing our quality of place.
These three priorities are designed to reflect the political vision and direction of our publicly elected councillors and give a clear statement of what the Hampshire community can expect in terms of service delivery and the focus of our work as a local authority.
The Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Government is responsible for delivering almost the full reach and range of local and national Government public services to the 80,000 resident population.
The overall aim of the Isle of Man Government is to protect and promote the well-being of the family and provide for the economic and social inclusion of all in our community.
This is delivered through 4 key themes:
- Income, Employment and the Economy;
- Government, Spending and Revenues;
- Legislation and Regulation;
- Quality of Life.
The City of London
The City of London Corporation is uniquely diverse organisation with three main aims:
- To support and promote the City as the world leader in international finance and business services;
- To provide high quality local services and policing for those working in, living in and visiting the Square Mile;
- To provide valued services to London and the nation as a whole, including its role as one of the most significant art sponsors in the UK and its support for the economic development of the surrounding boroughs.
The City Corporation is older than Parliament and its experience and tradition underpin its modern role as the provider of key services. Elected Members, headed by the Lord Mayor, operate on a non-party political basis.
Wakefield Council
Wakefield is a district with a proud heritage and buoyant future, with an approximate population of 314,000. Wakefield Council's vision for the future is that in ten years time, Wakefield will be a distinctive, vibrant city, making a real contribution to the prosperity and diversity of the Yorkshire and Humber region.
The city will be a place for people, with a strong public transport systems allowing quick and convenient access to and around the city and surrounding neighbourhoods. Wakefield will be a thriving commercial centre presenting distinctive retail areas, modern office accommodation, a range of quality residential opportunities and a mix of excellent leisure opportunities.