RECOMMENDED that
1)
the Vision and Priorities, detailed in paragraph 5.6 of
the report, be adopted namely;
a)
Vision - an
enterprising community which is safe, clean and green.
b) Priorities
i)
Enterprising Community which is defined as a vibrant and vital Borough where its
population is well educated, has high skill levels and is healthy
and fit. Housing is excellent and
varied and the community is served by a prosperous town centre and
has access to first class leisure facilities. The Council’s voice is influential and
respected by residents, partners, other governmental agencies and
suppliers. The Town’s economy
provides sufficient high quality jobs for residents with good
levels of pay and reward.
ii)
Safe – the
Council will work in partnership with other agencies through
the Redditch Community Safety
Partnership to reduce crime and disorder. The Council will identify key projects to build
community confidence and allow residents and visitors to be safe
and feel safe.
iii)
Clean and Green – to develop attractive open spaces, taking enforcement action
against littering, fly tipping and other behaviour detrimental to
the environment where appropriate and supporting measures to tackle
climate change.
The above three priorities to be underpinned by:
Well Managed Organisation – in order to deliver efficient and effective services and
achieve the Council’s priorities and outcomes, the Council
needs to be a well managed organisation.
2)
the revised Corporate Performance Indicators, attached
at Appendix 2 of the report ; be adopted and
3) the revised values, as set out in paragraph 5.8 and shown below, be adopted.
a)
we place a value in Partnership
working, ensuring that these partnerships add value to service
delivery and provide Redditch with
a strong voice both locally and regionally.
b)
we are Fair in the decisions that we
make. We value probity and fairness and
strive to understand the needs of all communities, embracing a
diverse range of needs and showing respect at all times.
c)
we are Responsive and
Accountable. We believe in customer
focus and aim to deliver a standard of service that our customers
require whilst being open and honest about the decisions we
make. We aim to achieve greater value
for money through smarter practices and new technology.
d) we value feedback through Communication and Consultation. We listen and act appropriately, and will enable and provide support for people to become involved in the services we deliver.’