The Plan is divided into sections. In Section 1, we set out our vision and values, our four strategic objectives, our three service delivery principles and our six improvement priorities together with a summary of planned actions and performance improvements. In Section 2, we detail actions planned to deliver on our objectives, principles and improvement priorities. In Sections 3 and 4, we set out the budget, which details how we will fund activity in Sections 1 and 2, together with the remainder of the Council’s business.

During 2007, we revised our long-term vision and identified the key challenges and priorities for delivering services to our residents. This was achieved through consultation with residents, local community groups and our partners in the public, private and voluntary sector as well as with our employees, through surveys, focus groups and road shows. The results are set out in the Integrated Plan 2008.

Please see the Publications list on the right hand side of this page to access the sections of the Integrated Plan 2008.

For the links to related documents, (mentioned on page 31 of the Integrated Plan) refer to the links section on the right hand side of this page.

The Council's policy framework statements are also available from the publications list on the right hand side of this page. These statements summarise the key plans and policies of the Council.