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Council priorities

The six priorities below underpin all of the Council’s work, and are supported by five values which reflect the culture of the organisation and set out the way that the council operates.

Providing good value, high quality services

Delivering value for money and efficient services, avoiding excessive taxation, ensuring good City governance, and working with neighbouring authorities, partner agencies and with appropriate strategic partnerships such as the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire.

Getting the city working

Promoting economic prosperity in the City by improving the City’s infrastructure, facilitating business growth and enabling more residents to enjoy rewarding employment.

Investing in education and training

Raising educational standards and attainment in the city, and promoting greater choice and diversity.

Keeping people safe

Reducing crime and anti social behaviour and improving the protection of residents from crime.

Keeping the city clean and green

Minimising and recycling waste, promoting energy initiatives and improving the City’s environment.

Looking after people

Improving the wellbeing of all residents and supporting older people especially those with medical, care, social or financial needs.

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