What you need

These resources guide you through the steps to plan, agree and run your Local Management Agreement.

Getting started

Core statement
For residents thinking about a Local Management Agreement, the first step is to be clear about what you want to achieve and why. Fill in the boxes on the right hand side of this grid to come up with a 'core statement' that you can use in your initial approach to the Council and to test support with other residents.

Who is suggesting the Local Management Agreement?
What area will it cover?
What service(s) will it cover?
Why do you want a Local Management Agreement?
How will the Local Management Agreement benefit residents and the area?

Involving others
Think about who else needs to be involved in, or know about the proposed Local Management Agreement. Local residents and the Council are obvious, but don't forget:

The local residents' group (if there is one, and especially if it's not this group suggesting the Local Management Agreement)
The local tenants' and residents' federation (if there is one)
Neighbouring estates, landowners and occupiers
Local shops and other service providers in the area
Potential contractors, providers and suppliers
Local Police beat officers
Other local community groups (for example, parents' and older people's groups).It pays to contact people early and explain your ideas fully - they may be able to help or suggest improvements.