45 LSP goals should reflect local priorities and be evidence based. An up-to-date SCS that has a long-term vision or story of place should express those priorities (Ref. 1). The SCS is then the basis for agreeing LAA targets with central government (Ref. 12). LSP members should know what they are contributing to local priorities and how they can work with each other to make their contributions more effective. Partners need to be aware of the different layers of their engagement with an LSP and its objectives, so they can contribute appropriately.