Vision Statement

Through promotion, representation and action, we aim to support the development of a stronger economy. Through co-ordinated working we endeavour to add value to the people of West Kent at local, regional and national level.

Terms of reference
The West Kent Partnership will undertake to:

1. Represent the interests of the West Kent sub region and provide a strong and influential voice on matters of particular concern to its local communities, especially around economic development, housing, transport and essential infrastructure.
2. Identify the key issues facing the West Kent area, address the need for investment and develop joint actions.
3. Promote West Kent, explore bids for external funding, and maintain a working relationship with Central Government, the Government Office for the South East, and other regional bodies including SEEDA and the Homes and Communities Agency.
4. Provide an effective working relationship with the Kent Partnership and to influence its deliberations and future reviews of Vision for Kent, Kent Agreement and economic strategies to the benefit of West Kent.
5. Promote effective, joint co-operative working both within the partnership and between the Partnership and other local agencies and bodies.
6. Consider and influence the plans, strategies and agendas of other key agencies to ensure that West Kent interests are properly represented.
7. Aim to ensure that the plans and strategies prepared by public agencies align with emerging joint priorities.
8. Add value on economic development and infrastructure issues to the community strategies for each District and Borough in West Kent, promoting good practice and better joint working.