Mansfield’s vision, ambition and priorities
Mansfield’s vision for the district is:
To be an ambitious, caring and confident district where everyone can prosper
Ambition and priorities
Our vision for Mansfield is ambitious. It is designed to underpin everything we do as a council and to ensure the delivery of the vision we will focus on the following themes:
Our communities
Our ambition: Our communities are supported to live safe, healthy and happy lives.
Priorities
We will:
- Create opportunities for people to lead healthy lifestyles and be physically active.
- Give communities a voice.
- Protect and safeguard our most vulnerable members of the community.
- Work in collaboration with our Community safety partners to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Value the diversity of our communities.
- Support people to live independently in suitable, safe and warm homes.
Our organisation
Our ambition: Our communities benefit from a resilient, financially sound and well run council working in partnership.
Priorities
We will:
- Deliver robust financial planning.
- Maintain sound governance practices and informed and transparent decision making.
- Deliver value for money services that meet the needs of our communities.
- Provide a positive working environment where staff are proud to work for the council and have opportunities to progress.
Our district
Our ambition: Our communities are proud of the district and promote it as a great place to live, work and visit.
Priorities
We will:
- Champion and promote the district and communicate a positive image.
- Manage and make best use of our public spaces.
- Create welcoming town centres and neighbourhoods.
- Deliver a diverse cultural and leisure experience.
- Deliver affordable housing that meets current and future needs.
Our environment
Our ambition: Our communities are protected and benefit from measures to tackle the impact of climate change.
Priorities
We will:
- Encourage a net zero infrastructure and green skills.
- Contribute to a net zero infrastructure by minimising our organisational carbon emissions and be ambassadors for change.
- Support and encourage sustainable development with biodiversity.
- Support and encourage sustainable waste management.
- People are supported to have sustainable homes.
Our economy
Our ambition: Our communities benefit from employment opportunities, skills development and investment.
Priorities
We will:
- Support the development of infrastructure, embracing technology and technological advances.
- Support employment, training and education.
- Enabling housing growth.
- Support local businesses and encourage national and regional businesses to invest in the district.
- Lead regeneration and renewal to revive key sites.