Read the Council Plan 2008/2009

The objectives, targets and performance information sections of the Council Plan for 2008/09 are available to download in chapters below.

The full Council Plan also includes:

• Introduction and contextual information
  including demography, environment, crime and prosperity in the County, finance, planning and our Comprehensive Performance Assessment
• Code of Practice on workforce matters
  our guidelines for projects involving the transfer of staff
• Best Value Performance Indicators (BVPI)
  BVPIs help the public and local and central government to monitor, analyse and compare the achievements of local authorities

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Strategic management and economic development chapter 2008/09 (110k) How we will strengthen the local economy, address areas of deprivation and make planned improvements to education, business and transport infrastructure (19 pages).
Corporate resources chapter 2008/09 (60k) How we will efficiently manage resources to deliver quality services, keeping to the lowest possible Council Tax (12 pages).
Community services chapter 2008/09 (129k) How we will work to ensure safer communities, provide community leadership, improve library services and promote the electronic delivery of services. (23 pages)
Adult social care chapter 2008/09 (122k) How we will improve our services including putting in place the new government initiative Putting People First (22 pages).
Children's services chapter 2008/09 (120k) How we will continue to work with partners and local communities to provide support to children, young people and their families (23 pages).
Transport and environment chapter 2008/09 (130k) How we plan to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety, travel choices, the management and reduction of waste, and the protection of and access to the countryside. (21 pages)