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