East Sussex Strategic Partnership (ESSP)

East Sussex Strategic Partnership brings together different parts of our local community - public services, local businesses, community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local people.

Voluntary and Community Sector have a Voice!

ESSP  Executive Board

There are two representatives from the sector who are members of ESSP Executive Board on behalf of the Countywide SpeakUp Forum - Steve Hare and Steve Manwaring.

Rural and faith communities have an additional representation - Ian Chisnall (Churches Together) and Jeremy Leggett (AirS).

The Executive Board provides overall strategic directions, which includes preparing and monitoring the Community Strategy and Local Area Agreement.

For more information about VCS representatives at the Board, please contact SpeakUp.

The East Sussex Assembly

There are also Countywide groups who are members of the East Sussex Assembly. The Assembly advises the Executive Board on local concerns, shared priorities and future actions. The Assembly meets at least once a year.

Any organisation may ask to be considered for membership of the East Sussex Assembly by writing to ESSP, contact details below.

Representatives: 
Steve Hare
Representatives: 
Steve Manwaring
Contact Name: 
Sarah Dyde
Telephone: 
01273 481177