Carlisle: Developing an effective food partnership and action plan

Address: Carlisle Partnership, Carlisle City Council, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8QG, U.K.E-mail: Emma Dixon [email protected]

www.carlisle.gov.uk/foodcarlisle

Food for Life Scotland & Sustainable Food Cities Event 2015. Edinburgh, Friday 6th November 2015.

PARTNERSHIPS

Definitions…..“an association of two or more people“

“Partnerships can be formed between a number of individuals, agencies or organisations with a shared interest.”

“a joint working arrangement where the partners are otherwise independent bodies; agree to co-operate to achieve a common goal; and to achieve it, create an organisational structure or process and agreed programme, whilst sharing information, risks and rewards”

“Working together”

It takes time…..

Make it Local!

Narrative and Framing

Stakeholder Event

Engage the right partner's

Find a Passionate Chair

Aspire to a Vision!

Establish Actions..• Charter and Action Plan

• Quick win / wins

• Subgroups / task and finish groups

• 5 Themes:- A Thriving Local Economy- Health and Wellbeing for all- Environmental Sustainability- Stronger, Closer Communities- Lifelong Learning, Education and Skills

Reflect and showcase…..

RESULTS

It is a journey…..

Outcomes…“A new City focus has

sparked fresh, enthusiastic, cross sector

working, delivering policies, strategies and a

wide range of projects which already appear to

be having a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of

Carlisle”.

ANY QUESTIONS?

Thank you

Emma Dixon (Carlisle Partnership Manager)

• Tel: 01228 817370• Email: [email protected]