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Strategic objectives

The council has identified a set of 17 strategic objectives. These outline the key activity we must deliver to achieve our vision and outcomes.


What we will achieve over the next 3 years:

Communities where people live safe, healthy and independent lives

  • Give children the best start in life
  • Help families early so they can thrive
  • Support children in care to achieve their best
  • Improve education and prioritise SEND services
  • Promote good physical and mental health
  • Tackle poverty and prevent crisis
  • Support residents to improve their independence, employment and financial resilience
  • Work with partners to improve care services

Great places to live and work

  • Boost the economy, working with the East Midlands Combined County Authority
  • Protect and improve our environment and public spaces
  • Keep Derbyshire’s roads safe and well maintained

Local high quality council services

  • Improve access to services and customer experience
  • Create an organisation ready for the future
    • Transform the council into a more streamlined, efficient organisation by integrating and automating our business processes.
    • Build a skilled, adaptable workforce.
    • Manage our finances well and achieve our budget savings.
    • Transform our estate so that it offers better value and is fit for future service delivery.
  • Simplify local government in Derbyshire and empower communities