East Suffolk Council
Our Direction 2028
East Suffolk Council is setting its direction with the adoption of a new Strategic Plan that will underpin the services it delivers for the next four years.
‘Our Direction 2028’ presents the Council’s key ambitions and priorities with an overarching aim to promote a bright, green, open, free, and fair future for all East Suffolk.
Its four main priorities, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Housing, Tackling Inequalities and Thriving Economy reflect the political ambitions of the new Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent Administration, and set the path the Council will embark on, collaboratively, for the four years until 2028.
Cllr Caroline Topping, Leader of East Suffolk Council, said: “After many years of Conservative Administration our residents voted for change. Our communities put their trust in us, and we will deliver important services on the basis of clear priorities which reflect our shared values.
“'Our Direction 2028' has been developed by working with all councillors, our brilliant staff, and other important stakeholders, including the public who were invited to take part in a survey about our ambitions.
"Our Plan clearly reflects the feedback we received and we will work closely with, and empower, communities and individuals to improve services where we need to - ensuring the District is in the best place possible in 2028.”
Chris Bally, Chief Executive of East Suffolk Council, said: "2023 has been a year of significant change, with a new Chief Executive and Administration. However, the energy, resilience and positivity shown in taking this change in its stride and continuing to deliver excellent public services is a testament to all who work for the Council.
"At our core, we want to maintain the quality of the services day-in day-day out and ensure the council is governed well. I am incredibly proud to be the Chief Executive of East Suffolk and proud of the commitment, energy and ingenuity that our officers and teams put into delivering outstanding services around the clock."
Our Direction sets out the themes and priorities for the next four years. The Council will develop an action plan to measure exactly what is being achieved.
To follow East Suffolk's journey, head to www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/ourdirection2028.