Who we are
Our purpose
No one left behind
Our purpose as a council is to tackle inequality and make sure that no one is left behind.
This purpose flows from the Community Vision for ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ in 2030. Created with residents, communities and partners, it sets out how we all want ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ to be by 2030. The Council plays a big part in the joint effort to realise this vision through the delivery of services and through partnerships such as the .
Our organisation
What sort of organisation do we want to be?
- We organise ourselves around outcomes and make it easy for others across ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ to collaborate with us.
- We help people and communities to help themselves and devolve decisions and service design as close to them as we can.
- We maximise the potential of digital and data to transform the way we work and improve accessibility.
- We seek out preventative, commercial and efficient approaches to help.
Our people
The ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other:
Inclusive 
We are an inclusive and compassionate place where we value diversity and can be ourselves at work.
Collaborative 
We are a collaborative and inviting place where we are open, trust each other, and work as one council.
Ambitious 
We are an ambitious and outcomes-focused place where we are passionate about our purpose and take accountability for delivering great results.
Dynamic 
We are an inventive and dynamic place where we promote a learning mindset and adapt to new insights and opportunities