1. Introduction
We are very proud to introduce our Corporate Plan for 2025 to 2028 which sets out the key priorities that we will focus on over the next four years.
With the publication of the government’s White Paper on Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in December 2024, we have made clear our intention to work with councils across Devon and the wider region to prepare a case for a unitary authority for Exeter and a Mayoral Strategic Authority for the counties of Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Exeter City Council and its partners have an important role to play in improving the lives and wellbeing of people who live in, visit and work in Exeter.
Whilst we believe devolution and local government reorganisation offers an exciting, once in a generation opportunity for the city, we also need to keep focused on the day job of delivering the best public services for residents, business and visitors.
This plan has been developed in partnership with our residents and partners in the city and sets out the key priorities that we will focus on over the next four years.
Each key area has a delivery plan outlining specific, measurable and achievable metrics that will track progress against priorities and our intended outcomes.
Extensive consultation has taken place with our residents to ensure that our identified priorities match those of our residents and communities as well as those who visit or work in Exeter.
After carefully considering the feedback we received, our new Corporate Plan will prioritise delivery in four key areas - Local Economy, Homes, People and Environment.
Delivering these key priorities - in collaboration with our partners and stakeholders in the city - will contribute to the future success of both Exeter and the wider area and will contribute to meet the ambitious aspirations set out in the Exeter Vision 2040.
Delivery of the plan will be carefully monitored against the key metrics we have set out to ensure it is successful in meeting the needs of our residents, communities, and businesses.
Despite the continued tough economic climate that all councils must operate in, there’s a huge opportunity for Exeter to expand and grow sustainably in the years ahead. Our new Local Plan - the Exeter Plan - sets out how we plan to do this.
Exeter continues to be a fantastic place to live with a great quality of life with a thriving city centre, we are fast-growing destination city, a city of culture and heritage, with a high-performing economy that makes us the economic powerhouse of Devon.
Our new Corporate Plan will help to ensure that the city continues to fulfil its potential and to boost quality of life for all.
Cllr Phil Bialyk, Leader
Bindu Arjoon, Chief Executive