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Stratford District Council consults on Corporate Strategy

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Published on 2 December 2014
Archived on 2 January 2015

Stratford-on-Avon District residents, local businesses, Parish and Town Councils, voluntary groups and partners are being given the chance to help shape future service provision as the District Council begins a consultation on a new Corporate Strategy.

The District Council's Corporate Strategy provides the Vision for the District Council from 2015 to 2019 and sets its main priorities for the next four years.

There are three main objectives:

  • A flourishing local economy
  • People and their environment
  • Responsible community leadership    

The District Council recognises the need to:

  • Keep Stratford-on-Avon District special - our District is a much valued environment in which to live, work, visit and thrive.  While development is inevitable, it is important that the character of our settlements and the landscape is retained.  
  • Support local businesses - a strong local economy will support our communities through the provision of jobs and prosperity.
  • Support an ageing population - this section of our population is significantly higher than the national average, and we must ensure our services support their needs.
  • Reduce costs - we live in a period of continued austerity the Council will need to ensure that it continues to deliver improvements in securing value for money.

Work has been taking place on a new Corporate Strategy which will inform and guide the future provision of services ensuring they contribute towards the Council's Vision: 'Stratford-on-Avon District will be recognised as a place of opportunity and economic prosperity in order to provide a better quality of life for all who live, work and visit.'  

Under each of the three objectives there are 6 priorities and the survey asks to pick the three highest and to suggest alternative priorities.

Cllr Chris Saint, Leader says: “As the strategy is intended for all residents and District businesses it is important to engage with relevant stakeholders throughout the preparation of the strategy.  We need as many people and groups as possible to get involved and help us ensure Council services are prioritised and provided where they are needed most."

An online survey is available at www.stratford.gov.uk/survey/corporatestrategy and on the front page of the Council's website.

Contact details

Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575

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