Corporate Strategy

The following sections set out our commitments to improve the quality of life for all residents with specific sections on children and young people, older people and vulnerable adults and carers. We recognise that different groups in the community have different needs and we will consult and involve people widely in the planning, development and delivery of services. We will also work to support people to remain independent and meet their own needs where possible.

We will work with our health service partners to improve Leicestershire people’s health. We have already agreed with the Primary Care Trusts in Leicestershire to give priority to work on tobacco control, physical activity, food and health, accident prevention, sexual health and mental health and well being. Social services, education, economic development, and culture and leisure will also be important to the health and quality of life people enjoy. We will continue our excellent record with the NHS to make sure that people don’t stay in hospital longer than they have to. We will give high priority to responding to the Government White Paper on improving community health and social care services.

We will work in partnership with others through Leicestershire Together to deliver the following LAA priorities to ensure healthier communities:

We particularly recognise the important role that good local transport plays in enabling people to access the services and facilities which give them a good quality of life. We aim to improve access to facilities including employment, education, health care and food shopping through implementation of the accessibility strategy in our Local Transport Plan.

Although we are not a housing authority we recognise the crucial importance of adequate accommodation if people are to enjoy a good quality of life. We will continue to work in partnership with District and Borough Councils to encourage and support a balanced housing market approach, including housing that is adaptable to meet the needs of people at different life stages and with different needs and to influence the development of the Regional Housing and Planning Strategies.