The Vale council is asking for feedback from residents, council members and interested parties on the draft of their 2020 Corporate Plan.

The Vale of Glamorgan council have begun work on their new Corporate Plan for 2020-25 which sets out how the Council will achieve their vision for Strong Communities with a Bright Future.

In 2016 the following four objectives were outlined by the council:

• Inclusive & Safe
• Environmentally Responsible & Prosperous
• Aspirational & Culturally Vibrant
• Active & Healthy

The website states: ''We've outlined an ambitious programme of activity for the next five years with a strong emphasis on working in partnership to improve local well-being.

''In developing the Plan we have considered a range of information including how the population will change and the services we currently deliver and will need to in the future.

''We have listened to what partners and local residents have told us about their priorities and what matters to them.

''We have also taken stock of the progress we've made to date in delivering the current Plan.''

The council has now drafted four new objectives which set out what they will look to achieve in the coming years.

The proposed objectives are outlined in the draft report:

1. To work with and for our communities - In order to successfully deliver our vision for Strong Communities with a Bright Future we need to be resilient, innovative and responsive to the needs of our customers. We cannot be an organisation that stands still. The activities we will undertake to deliver our objective to work with and for our communities reflect the importance of effective involvement, communication and engagement to understand and respond to the diverse needs of the

community. In taking forward this objective we will be mindful of the different needs and aspirations of people of all ages and from all areas of the Vale. We understand that to be an effective organisation we need to be a responsible employer and that our staff are one of our greatest assets and that our Councillors need to be supported to represent their communities.

1. To support learning, employment and sustainable economic growth - We recognise that for many the best route out of poverty or financial difficulties is through employment and we will work with a range of partners to promote economic growth for the area. The activities that will be undertaken to deliver our objective to support learning, employment and sustainable economic growth recognise the importance of providing appropriate learning and development opportunities to people of all ages. We will invest in our schools, prioritise pupil well—being and support people to achieve their best.

1. To support people at home and in their community - Our objective to support people at home and in their community recognises that people need to feel safe and have confidence that advice, care and support are available when they need it. We recognise the importance of prevention and early intervention to improve and maintain well-being and to tackle health inequalities. We will build on the strong partnership arrangements in place across health and social care services and also recognise the vital role housing has in people's well-being. The Council will continue to promote active and healthy choices through leisure and cultural activities and to encourage people to consider how their transport choices impact on their health and the environment.

1. To respect, enhance and enjoy our environment - The environment is one of our greatest assets and we have a duty to protect and enhance it for future generations. Health and wellbeing are inextricably linked with the environment. We also believe it is important to enjoy where we live and to make the most of living and working in such a beautiful area as the Vale. We will take steps to minimise our negative impact on the environment and to influence others to follow our lead and consider how their actions may impact on the natural and built environment. We will encourage residents, visitors and business to minimise waste, reduce carbon emissions and to consider how their actions may contribute to pollution. We want the Vale to be attractive and welcoming to all so people can enjoy our parks, towns, countryside and coastal areas.

Rob Thomas, the managing director of the Vale Council, has stated: ''For the past five years, the Vale of Glamorgan Council has been the top performing Local Authority in Wales.

''This is a result of us taking an innovative and resourceful approach to the way we work and testament to our communities, the Council's staff, elected members and the partnerships we have invested in.

''We are open to new ideas and ways of working at a time when the demands placed on the Council will continue to grow. To bring together this Plan, we have listened to what residents have told us, looked at the opportunities available for doing things differently and considered how we can work more regionally and with others.

''We are an ambitious and forward-thinking authority. I am confident that if staff, elected members, the community and all those with a stake in the Vale continue to work together we can ensure we all achieve Strong Communities with a Bright Future.''

The Vale Council ask for contributors to take a look at the documents for more details about what these objectives will mean for you and the steps they plan to take to achieve them. You can also fill in the survey by clicking the red button below.