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Compact annual reviews

The operation and development of the Compact is reviewed every year at a meeting between ministers, local government and the sector, represented by the Compact Voice, at which a joint action plan is agreed and following which a report is placed in the Houses of Parliament.

• Eighth annual meeting report – 2007  [PDF 600KB, 27 pages]
• Seventh annual meeting report – 2006  [PDF 1,572KB, 31 pages]
• Sixth annual meeting report – 2005  [PDF, 366KB, 27 pages]

The  Joint Compact Action Plan 2008-09 [PDF 59KB, 5 pages], agreed at the 2007 meeting, represents a full and challenging programme of work.  It aims to:

• Strengthen relationships and partnerships at national level, to deliver the national Compact
• Strengthen relationships and partnerships at local level, supported by local and regional compact and action plans
• Increase understanding of the role of the Compact in promoting equality and community cohesion
• Strengthen the independence, voice and campaigning work of the sector
• Ensure the Compact and Codes are fully up to date in a changing legislative and policy environment.

The Commission for the Compact, Compact Voice and the Office of the Third Sector have developed an implementation plan to sit alongside the Joint Compact Action Plan that outlines in more detail the work that is being carried out this year.

• Compact Implementation Plan  [PDF, 258KB, 22 pages]

The ninth annual meeting was held on 2 December 2008.  We will be taking forward recommendations presented at the meeting to ensure the Compact is better implemented in the future, and is brought up to date.  A published report of the meeting will be published in the New Year.  We will be looking at next steps with Compact Voice and the LGA, and will be developing a joint action plan for 2009-10 with the Commission for the Compact.

The next annual review is taking place on 1 February 2010. For further information, please contact the Commission for the Compact.