Vision for the future
"By 2030 we want Oxfordshire to be recognised for its economic success, outstanding environment and quality of life; to be a place where everyone can realise their potential, contribute to and benefit from economic prosperity and where people are actively involved in their local communities."
Our strategic objectives
1. World class economy: To build on Oxfordshire's vibrant economy and make sure that everyone has an opportunity to be included in that success.
2. Healthy and thriving communities: Oxfordshire is a great place to live for most but not all, and we need to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, health inequalities, lack of housing and congestion and respond effectively to the demographic challenges we face over the next 20 years. We also want our city, market towns and villages to be communities with a heart.
3. Environment and climate change: To respond to the challenges of climate change by minimising the effects of flooding, looking after our environment, reducing waste and use of energy to improve the quality of life for all.
4. Reducing inequalities and breaking the cycle of deprivation: Whilst Oxfordshire is a pleasant and prosperous place to live and work, there are pockets of deprivation typified by some or all of the following:
- Low educational attainment
- Family breakdown
- Worklessness
- Crime and anti-social behaviour
- Poor health
- Poor housing
These problems are linked and mutually reinforcing. They can combine to create a complex vicious cycle. Central to our vision is ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed in life. The Partnership will work together to reduce inequalities and narrow the gap between the least and most deprived individuals and communities in Oxfordshire.
We also recognise that in relation to everything we do, we must:
Reduce the gap between the best and worst off. We will do this by improving the outcomes for the worst-off and bringing them closer to the outcomes enjoyed by the best-off. This will mean targeting resources to the localities or communities experiencing the worst outcomes as we implement all our plans.
Be sustainable as we work to deliver our vision we must consider the social, economic and environmental impacts of our work, and ensure the resources and capacity needed to deliver change exist and are sustainable. We must also ensure that we meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
