Our Vision For Mansfield

BUILD...

thriving communities

Ambitions

We want:

All our communities to believe in a positive future and be more ambitious about what is possible
Everyone to be proud of Mansfield as a place to live, learn and work
Every community to have access to services and opportunities they need
To strengthen community spirit across the district

What we will do

Listen to our communities about what they need and want
Tackle the things which prevent some people from accessing services or opportunities
Develop plans to ensure all neighbourhoods have the support they need
Increase opportunities to volunteer and participate in community life
Improve connections across the Mansfield district through digital networks
Celebrate everything that is good about Mansfield, including our diversity and culture

Resulting in...

Stronger vibrant communities, with the ability, confidence and self-belief to make a positive and long-lasting difference.

opportunities

Ambitions

We want:

Everyone in Mansfield to have the opportunity to lead successful lives, regardless of their background
Greater social equality and financial prosperity in Mansfield
More people in lasting and rewarding jobs
More opportunities for people to fulfil their ambitions without having to leave the district
Local people to have the right skills for good jobs and successful careers
To raise Mansfield's profile regionally and nationally

What we will do

Engage local businesses to create pathways to higher-skilled jobs
Promote local opportunities for individuals to progress their careers
Help employers and education providers use local career opportunities to inspire learners of all ages to fulfil their potential
Create more opportunities for people to gain new skills throughout their working lives
Work together to help those excluded from the workforce to find employment
Increase opportunities for Mansfield people by working closely with neighbouring areas

Resulting in...

A more equal and prosperous Mansfield, where people are motivated, fulfilled and financially secure.

our economy

Ambitions

We want:

What we will do

Identify and support local businesses with strong potential for growth
Create a clear offer to encourage outside businesses to "Make it in Mansfield"
Ensure Mansfield's place in a wider investment strategy for the East Midlands
Develop a strategy for attracting emerging industries, such as clean energy
Promote Mansfield as a place to visit and stay, to explore our many local attractions
Evolve Mansfield town centre into a vibrant, flexible space, in order to attract more people

Resulting in...

Rising economic growth and investment in Mansfield, creating more high paid jobs and a more prosperous district.

a happy life

Ambitions

We want:

The people of Mansfield to have the best possible good health and mental wellbeing
Fulfilling lives for all, supported by a rich mix of things to do and enjoy within the district of Mansfield
Everyone to have a safe and healthy home
Mansfield to be a place where people want to visit, live, work and raise a family

What we will do

Celebrate and promote our parks and other green spaces, to help people get nearer to nature
Launch a district-wide campaign to improve Mansfield's environment
Provide more opportunities for people to be active and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices
Make it easy for every resident to access health services when they need them
Build our programme of cultural and other events
Work with individuals and neighbourhoods to understand the causes of anti-social behaviour, and find ways to address it
Ensure Mansfield is a welcoming place where people are safe and feel safe

Resulting in...

A healthier Mansfield, where people have a good quality of life and the confidence and support to keep themselves fit and well