Introduction
Introduction
This strategy sets out our priorities over the next four years and describes the context in which our services will work to drive forward the actions needed to achieve our vision.
Providing equal opportunities is at the heart of everything we will be striving for - to support our communities to be strong, safe and vibrant and our businesses to thrive in a resilient local economy, whilst protecting our environment for all to enjoy.
We are an ambitious Council and strongly believe that reducing the impact inequalities have on local people and communities is of paramount importance. It will not always be easy. With ongoing uncertainty over government funding, continuing inflationary pressures and greater demand on our services, we will need to find ways to ensure we can balance our budgets, maintain our ambition and change and adapt to support the delivery of services in future years.
With that in mind, this strategy outlines our three key themes:
- Communities
- Prosperity
- Environment
Each theme sets out our priorities and what we will do to achieve them. We need to be a forwardthinking council and make prevention and early intervention key ways to tackle the issues affecting our communities, supporting us all to navigate the challenges we face.
Our vision
To create a district of opportunity – a place where our communities can thrive, our people prosper and our environment is cherished for all to enjoy
We cannot do this alone. To shape our future, we need to work in collaboration with our partners and enable our residents and businesses to thrive by listening and working with them. We also need to be innovative and take appropriate risks to usher in a new era of providing quality services that positively impact the lives of our residents and businesses.
Dan Gascoyne Chief Executive of Braintree District Council