Corporate Plan

A well-run council

A well run, transparent and listening council that works closely with its partners

Guiding principles

  • Being open, democratic and building trust in all we do
  • Balancing the council's budget and spending wisely
  • Engaging meaningfully with the community
  • Delivering services that are easy for everyone to access and support people in need

We will

  • Deliver a balanced budget that protects frontline services.
  • Ensure we reflect a wide range of views by creating a new committee system for making council decisions.
  • Use new ways to engage with people and ensure that everyone has the chance to be heard, particularly young people.
  • Deliver high-quality services for all - especially the vulnerable, disadvantaged and people who struggle to access support.
  • Build strong partnerships with town and parish councils and voluntary organisations, based on local needs and local knowledge.
  • Use our influence and voice to make sure other organisations deliver the best facilities and services for our residents.
  • Invest council funds ethically, in ways that benefit people and the environment and demonstrate that we operate as a Fair Tax organisation.
  • Set a good example as an employer; treating employees fairly and equally. 

Sustainable Development Goals

  • Gender equality
  • Reduced inequalities
  • Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • Partnerships for the goals
Gender equality 5 Reduced inequalities 10 Peace justice and strong institutions 16 Partnerships for the goals 17