Information on strategies and business plans for council services is available in our Annual Report and on our policies and strategies section. Business plans for individual services are also available in their respective sections of the site.
Economic development action plan, forward plan & performance indicators
For more information on economic development please visit our local economy page, or read our forward plans. For capital strategy information please submit an FoI request.
Best value performance indicators are available if you search for performance information. District auditor’s reports on the best value performance plan and performance indicators are included as part of our annual reports.
Inspection reports are included as part of our comprehensive performance assessment. Local area agreements and statistical information produced in accordance with the council’s and departmental requirements are available on request from individual services.
Impact assessments
View our Integrated Impact Assessments (IIA) online – others are available on request from individual services.
Our service standards are included in our promises and values, while public service agreements are available to view on the HM Treasury website.
How we make decisions
Visit our council meetings page for a timetable of council meetings and agendas, officers’ reports, background papers and minutes of council committee, sub committee and standing forum meetings, as well as major policy proposals and decisions – and the analyses of facts considered when framing major policies. Use the search box to find a specific topic.
Public consultations
Current and previous public consultations can be found on the consultations page. For internal communications guidance, criteria used for decision-making, internal instructions or manuals and guidelines – please submit an FoI request.