What are we trying to achieve?

With other organisations in the District, we have consulted local communities to identify the issues that concern them.  This has produced the following community aims:

• Good health
• A safe place to live
• Prosperity
• Access to learning for everyone
• Valuing the environment
• Improved local facilities
• A vibrant and diverse culture

More detail on these community aims can be found in the Community Strategy for Lewes District.

Our own aims and objectives, which are also based on consultation with local people, support the Community Strategy.  Our key aims and objectives are:

To protect and enhance the quality of the environment by

• reducing waste and improving recycling performance
• keeping local communities clean and safe
• maintaining good environmental quality and sustainable land use

To support and promote a diverse and prosperous economy by

• developing and promoting sustainable tourism and cultural activities
• supporting the local business community
• supporting the regeneration of our local communities

To support housing, health and social needs of everyone in our communities by

• improving the quality, availability and affordability of housing in the District
• supporting the provision and range of facilities and services that meet local needs
• protecting and improving the health and social well-being of everyone in the District

More detail on our key aims and objectives can be found in the Council Plan 

In addition to our aims and objectives, we want to be recognised by our staff, customers and partners as putting the following themes at the forefront of our work to improve services and performance:

• customer focus and best value
• equality and diversity
• being open, honest and accountable
• working with others
• sustainability
• supporting and developing our workforce