North Somerset Partnership Priorities & Opportunities 2 December 2015

Synergy ˈ s ɪ n.ə.d ʒ i “the ​ combined ​ power of a ​ group of things when they are ​ working together that is ​ greater than the ​ total ​ power ​ achieved by each ​ working ​ separately”

Organisational Priorities – some key themes Promoting economic growth and employment, including Town centre regeneration and better transport Skills and education Efficiency and collaboration Focus on outcomes and safety for residents, service users and citizens Tackling inequalities Engagement with communities & voluntary sector

Common challenges Reducing and changing funding Changes in the tax regime, minimum wage or welfare system Recruitment, retention and succession planning of staff, board members, trustees etc. High impact/cost individuals/families

Opportunities Sharing services Sharing buildings Collaborating on (and through) new technology Trading and collaboration beyond North Somerset Supporting volunteering and communities Specific projects

Developing an NSP programme

Two strands of collaboration Joint Projects & intiatives Shared services or platforms

Joint Projects – some examples Team North Somerset High Impact Families Public services academy apprenticeship scheme University Centre Armed forces covenant What else, what next?

Types of shared services Single service shared across partners One partner provides service to others on a traded basis Shared contracts – jointly procured or lead commissioned Shared specialist posts Integrated roles – ‘common officer’ May or may not involve special purpose vehicles Shared ‘platform’

Functions which could (and sometimes already are) shared Payroll HR Finance Audit ICT services Graphics & Printing Marketing and communications ‘Front office’ and contact centres Legal services Business Intelligence Training Consultation & engagement Health & Safety Information governance Facilities Management

Shared ‘Platform’ The same basic infrastructure can be used for multiple services –Office buildings –Service delivery points –Websites –Contact centres –ICT systems/architecture

Additional material about priorities

Police & Crime Commissioners Priorities

Clinical Commissioning Group Vision: "create the healthiest community together" We will achieve this by: –Ensuring an integrated health and social care system for adults and children, driven by quality and innovation. –Providing the best possible health care for the patients of North Somerset, within the funding available. –Reducing health inequalities by working in partnership.

CCG contd. –Improving patient care by ensuring there is easy access to shared, up-to-date and relevant information. –Creating an environment which motivates member practices to deliver safe care, a good patient experience and evidence based practice. –Being a successful and dynamic organisation, that provides a rewarding place to work.

CCG contd. Strategic Priorities : –Developing a model of care which is clinically safe and sustainable –Achieving financial sustainability –Improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities –Make the most effective use of limited resources

Corporate Plan draft vision and ambitions

A refreshed vision A great place to live where people, businesses and communities flourish Modern, efficient services and a strong voice for North Somerset

Three key outcomes “Investing in North Somerset” prosperity and opportunity health and wellbeing quality places

Ambitions what we want to achieve Prosperity and opportunity Drive growth in the North Somerset economy and local jobs Make sure all our town centres are thriving Enable young people to fulfil their potential Make sure all our communities share in prosperity and employment growth Health and wellbeing Enable residents to make healthy choices and promote active lifestyles which reduce ill health and increase independence Support families to give their children the best start in life Commission or provide quality health and care services, which deliver dignity, safety and choice Quality places Enable sustainable housing growth which protects our natural and built environment and the special character of our villages Build and sustain great places to live and visit – vibrant, accessible, and safe Empower people to contribute to their community and communities to provide their own solutions

Cross-cutting ‘enablers’ A transformed council: Modern, innovative and accessible Skilled and motivated staff, passionate about making North Somerset even better Strong, outcomes-focussed partnerships Excellence in resource management