“The work begins now.” This is the declaration of the Wiltshire Council Leader as he unveils the community-centred draft council plan, which outlines the transformative vision for the county over the next decade.
The Council Plan 2025-2035 outlines what the council aims to achieve over the coming years, not through a top-down approach, but in partnership with empowered communities.
In his foreword for the plan, Cllr Ian Thorn, Wiltshire Council Leader, said: “This is the beginning of a Council Plan that marks a turning point. It sets out a new and transformative vision for Wiltshire: one rooted in fairness, openness, and working together.
“We will be rethinking and transforming how we deliver services, how we measure success, and how we hold ourselves accountable through transparent performance monitoring to enhanced scrutiny, with a focus on fixing the problems that matter to you.
“This is not a plan that will sit on a shelf. It is a living framework, shaped by our values and guided by our engagement with residents. We invite every person in Wiltshire to take part so that they are not just beneficiaries but co-creators of a county that is greener, fairer, and more connected.”
Underpinned by the three principles of Together. Fair. Open, the plan’s priorities are:
- Supporting people to have fulfilling lives
- Protecting our communities
- Making Wiltshire child-friendly and providing opportunities for all our young people
- Enriching and protecting our environment for future generations
- Creating more accessible, safe,r and greener transport
- Promoting healthier lives
- Making culture for everyone
- Building for our communities
- Helping the economy work for everyone
- Empowering and working with our communities
The plan affirms that Wiltshire Council will be an accountable organisation, transparent, financially responsible, and data-led in the decisions it makes. The plan will be delivered and results measured annually, and the production of Service Delivery Plans will ensure the council stays on track to achieve its aims. Progress reports on finance, risk and performance will also be provided quarterly to Cabinet.
The draft plan will be shared with councillors and the chairs of select committees. There will be an opportunity for further engagement before it goes forward for adoption at Full Council in October.
The draft plan and cabinet report can be found at Agenda - Democratic Services - Wiltshire Council.
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