Appendix 11

Our priority and delivery outcomes                                                          

The Council has four overarching priority outcomes: driving sustainable economic growth; keeping vulnerable people safe; helping people help themselves; and making best use of resources now and for the future. Making best use of resources now and for the future is the gateway priority through which any activity and accompanying resources must pass. For each priority outcome there are specific delivery outcomes.

Proposed amendments to the delivery outcomes are shown in red bold text below.

Driving sustainable economic growth - delivery outcomes

· East Sussex businesses are supported to succeed and grow sustainably

· The county is an attractive place to live, work and do business

· Individuals, communities and businesses thrive in East Sussex with the environmental, and social infrastructure to meet their needs

· The workforce has and maintains the skills needed for good quality employment to meet the needs of the current and future East Sussex economy

· The value of our role as both a significant employer and a buyer of local goods and services is maximised

· All children progress well from early years through school and into post-16 education, training and employment

Keeping vulnerable people safe - delivery outcomes

· All vulnerable people in East Sussex are known to relevant local agencies and services are support is delivered together to meet their needs

· People feel safe at home and well supported by their networks

· Children grow up supported by enduring, loving relationships

· People feel safe with services support provided

· We work with the wider health and care system to support people to achieve the best outcomes possible

Helping people help themselves - delivery outcomes

· Commissioners and providers from all sectors put people first when providing services and information to help them meet their needs

· The most vulnerable get the support they need to maintain their independence and this is provided at or as close to home as possible

· Through working well with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, individuals, families and communities are supported to thrive

· We work to reduce health inequalities and maximise opportunities for our residents to live healthier lives

Making best use of resources now and for the future - delivery outcomes

· To help tackle Climate Change East Sussex County Council activities are carbon neutral as soon as possible and in any event by 2050

· We work as One Council

· We work in strong and sustained partnership with the public, voluntary community, social enterprise and private sectors to ensure that our collective resources and influence are used to deliver maximum benefits

· Ensuring we achieve value for money in the services we commission and provide

· Maximising the funding available through bidding for funding and lobbying for the best deal for East Sussex

· We are an employer of choice and support our staff to achieve and develop, ensuring we have the workforce we need to deliver services both now and in the future