The three strategic priorities of the Council are:

1. Delivering valued, sustainable services

In order that the Council can continue to focus its efforts and activities on the needs of its residents, communities and businesses, this priority will be underpinned by continued demonstration of financial sustainability through the medium term. This is the foundation for ensuring there are resources to continue to enable residents to receive excellent high-quality services that are responsive and accessible to local needs. 

Priority 1: Delivering valued, sustainable services

2. Low cost, low carbon energy across the district

The Council will look to find ways to reduce energy consumption and bills in Council civic buildings, Council housing, and help others to do the same, such as privately owned homes, businesses and other public and voluntary sector organisations. Support programmes and initiatives will be developed that meet national standards of accreditation to ensure performance in use is optimised. A performance measurement approach will be developed to assess the long-term benefits of the improvements made. 

Priority 2: Low cost, low carbon energy across the district

3. Creating vibrant, safe and healthy communities of the future

We will work with communities, businesses and public sector partners to enable and support improvements where people’s community, economic and housing needs can be met. This will facilitate a better and more sustainable balance with the natural world that will allow our communities and businesses to thrive in a sustainable and safe way. 

Priority 3: Creating vibrant, safe and healthy communities of the future