Aug 2007
STEER project
Young and unemployed people in rural parts of Derbyshire are steering towards new opportunities in the employment stakes thanks to an innovative scheme partially funded by the Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership and hosted by Derbyshire Rural Community Council.
LEGI on-line - New website for Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI)
The Alliance for Enterprise has launched a new website www.allianceforenterprise.org
with detailed information about the new LEGI Initiative.
New DVD highlights partnership educational initiatives
The Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership, in liaison with Third Piper Community Arts, has created a promotional DVD detailing the work of the Partnership.
New Community Involvement pages for LSP website
The LSP has created a designated Community Support page on-line to further enable local people to get involved in community and voluntary activity.
Partnership support 4 local young people
Neighbourhood renewal monies are enabling Chesterfield College to lead on an innovative new project aimed at helping young people in the Bolsover district get back into education or training.
Living with children and teenagers course dates
Green scheme celebrates achievements
‘INVOLVE’, the Community Empowerment Network for Bolsover district, will tour the District this month to raise the profile of the Grot to Green initiative.
Radio Sheffield features partnership green scheme
BBC Radio Sheffield's Andy Kershaw visited Bolsover district on Monday 14 August to see how community-led partnership schemes were making a difference to the area.
End of Year Report 2006-07 Published
The end of year report for 2006-07 has now been published and is available to download.
Jun 2007
Partnership working secures safety advice for our seniors!
The Older People’s Forum working in partnership with the Bolsover Community Safety Partnership, Derbyshire County Council, Voluntary Action Bolsover and the Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership put on a successful ‘Senior Safety Day’ on Thursday 2nd June at Bolsover School, Bolsover.
Handy Guides from Bolsover LSP
Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership (BLSP) has created a couple of handy guide’s for local people and partners.
Living Literacy-BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE
Phase two of a highly successful educational project,
aimed at encouraging youngsters to learn from real life
positive experiences, has been given the green light
and extended to include all primary and junior schools
in the Bolsover District.
Partnership Support for Community Enterprises
Neighbourhood renewal funding allocation used to provide a health check on Community Enterprises.
DCLG business rate consultation paper released
A consultation paper from the Department for Communities and Local Government highlighting proposed changes to the Small Business Rate Relief scheme has been released.
Bolsover LSP News & Events 2006
Update on key Partnership news in 2006
Bolsover Wellness sets national example
Bolsover Wellness included in national Dept of Health report
Shirebrook Youngsters getting on Track
10 Young people from Shirebrook celebrate completion of their 18 week course run through Route 4 Young People
Apr 2007
In the know! Free handy guides available.
Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership (BLSP) has created a couple of handy guide’s for local people. ‘A Guide to Services’ lists current services delivered by Derbyshire County Council, Bolsover District Council and District of Bolsover Parish Councils.
INVOLVE away day & BLSP Question Time session
INVOLVE, the Community Empowerment Network for the District of Bolsover, held an away day at the end of March 2005 at the Parish Centre, Church Warsop.
New Chair and Vice Chair for the Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership.
The Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership’s Annual General Meeting was held on the 7th April 2005 and saw nominations for a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Partnership.
Where I live competition winners Bolsover Youth Festival
The Youth Festival, named ‘Bolsover Big 1!’ by Bolsover District Youth Forum members has given young people from across the district the opportunity to have their say on services and issues that affect them.
Its not easy being green
Community led green schemes are improving our local environment.
Youngsters to help launch vision
YOUNGSTERS across the Bolsover District are being offered the chance to help launch the area’s vision of the future – and win sessions at an outdoor activities centre for them and their friends.
Launch of Bolsover’s Sustainable Community Strategy
More than 150 people have helped to help launch the Bolsover Sustainable Community Strategy.
Living With Teenagers Support
Parents and carers of teenagers across Bolsover district can now benefit from courses to help and support them in their role
Dissolution of Voluntary Action Bolsover
A joint statement by the Chair and Vice-Chair of Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership in response to recent articles concerning the dissolution of Voluntary Action Bolsover.
Partnership Chair and Vice-Chair re-elected
Mandy Chambers and Eion Watts have been re-elected as chair and vice-chair respectively of the Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership for 2007/08.
Mar 2007
Bolsover Wellness Programme scheme
Poor Health levels across Bolsover District are being targeted through physical activity programmes.
Raising attainment in local schools
Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership has funded two projects aimed at increasing the percentage of pupils gaining Level 5 or higher in English and Science in local schools in 2005.
Clowne Bizzfizz coach has been named Business Adviser of the Year in an awards ceremony held by the Institute of Business Advisers.
Paul Davies from Clowne, has been named Business Adviser of the Year in an awards ceremony held by the Institute of Business Advisers.
Bolsover Wellness Scheme -an example of effective partnership working
LEGI bid success
A successful local enterprise growth initiative (LEGI) bid entitled 'Alliance Enterprise Exchange' has ensured £3.8 million for Ashfield, Bolsover and Mansfield.
£2bn regeneration scheme evaluation
Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) performance assessments
Local Strategic Partnerships: Shaping Their Future - A Consultation Paper: Response
Derbyshire builds a vision for schools of the future
Community Strategy Launch date set
The Sustainable Community Strategy for Bolsover District will be launched on the 25th April, Van Dyk Hotel from 10.00am.
Bolsover Stop Smoking Advisor appointed
Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership has allocated Neighbourhood Renewal Funding for a Stop Smoking Advisor to work within the Bolsover District. The aims of this initiative are: to increase referrals to the Stop Smoking Service from people living within the Bolsover District: to increase the numbers of people successfully quitting: and to reduce health inequalities in the District
Community Safety Programme Launch
Listen to the radio advertisement giving brief details of the launch of the Community Safety Partnership's initiative, "Bolsover Safer Communities".
Jan 2007
Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Publication Scheme
As part of its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Bolsover LSP has been included in the Bolsover District Council Publication Scheme.
Local Strategic Partnerships: Shaping Their Future - A Consultation Paper
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is undertaking a consultation exercise ‘shaping the future of Local Strategic Partnerships’.
Lottery Presentation
A presentation is being held in Chesterfield to give community groups information on how they can apply for lottery funding following the launch of a new programme of grants.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE SET FOR LAUNCH
A blueprint for improving the quality of life in the district, Bolsover District’s next Community Strategy, will be launched in April this year.
Partnership event celebrates project achievements
The Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership and Derbyshire Learning Partnership held an event recently to highlight all the good partnership work that is currently happening in Bolsover District.
Web stats for 2006
Statistics showing how many visits this website received during 2006.