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Strategies and policies
Corporate Plan 2005 - 2008
In recognising that we do not have the capacity to do everything ourselves, the Council has had to make difficult choices by prioritising important areas of work that it needs to focus upon over the next two to three years. This is in contrast to the approach we've taken in the past by attempting to do everything ourselves and spreading ourselves too thinly which can no longer be sustained.
We have already taken one big step ourselves by restructuring our own organisation thereby reducing the number of management positions within. Other savings and efficiencies are already on line by modernising and streamlining the way we work. These include making greater use of new technology with a view to enabling access 24/7 to many of our services thus giving greater flexibility to our customers and stakeholders alike.
We fully recognise and accept the part we must play in helping to deliver the national, regional and local agenda but are constantly mindful of the huge demand this sometimes places on small councils such as Adur.
There is real value in working together with other bodies to help us meet the ever changing needs and expectations of he community and we will be seeking to work more and more in partnership with others over the coming years
In terms of performance our pledge is to improve quality, reduce costs, have access to additional resources and provide a more joined up response to meet public needs.
We are committed to ensuring that all our priority projects are delivered and to taking a proactive risk management approach to identifying barriers to the achievement of those goals. Action will be taken to address any potential risks or problems or threats to their delivery.
This Corporate Plan 2005 - 2008 pulls together high level objectives and priorities with individual actions for the next three years. It will provide the framework for clear performance management across the authority. Our progress in each of the areas referred to in the Plan will be monitored on a quarterly basis throughout the year and reported to Members accordingly. A full report on what we've achieved in the year will be reported in future annual Best Value Performance Plans so you can judge our progress for yourselves.
- Corporate Plan (.PDF 399kb)
For further information please contact the Executive Office Manager.
