Structure of the Tower Hamlets partnership

There are three strands to the partnership:

Local area partnerships (LAPs)

There are eight Local Area Partnerships providing the formal structure through which residents are involved. They involve people in their locality, considering ideas and views on how things can be improved and the ways in which they want to influence local services. They also provide local people with the chance to scrutinise the performance of the council, health, police and other services to ensure that standards are met and promises kept.

Community plan action groups (CPAGs)

There is a Community Plan Action Group for each of the key themes in the community plan. CPAGs are charged with delivering joined-up services in line with the priorities agreed with local people. They listen to the Local Area Partnerships and find ways of turning people's wishes into action.

Partnership management group

This group involves representatives from the four main areas of the borough and representatives of the CPAGs, together with local councillors and representatives from the major service providers, businesses, voluntary and community sectors. It is a slim, strategic group with responsibility for developing the overall strategy and ensuring that plans are delivered effectively.

For more information about the Tower Hamlets partnership and to find out how you can get involved visit the partnership website.