Priority 5: A council that delivers
To deliver this Strategic Plan, Tiverton Town Council will ensure that it has the capacity, structures and processes in place to act effectively, make informed decisions, and deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.
A key priority for the Council is to move from ideas to delivery. This requires a clear and consistent approach to identifying, prioritising and managing projects that align with the Council’s strategic objectives.
The Council will establish and maintain a structured framework for strategic projects, ensuring that proposals are properly assessed, prioritised and delivered in a transparent and accountable way that takes into consideration the needs of our community. This will ensure that resources are focused on agreed priorities, that projects are supported by clear evidence and business cases, and that risks, costs and long-term responsibilities are properly understood before decisions are made.
Our key objectives
- Establish a clear framework for identifying, prioritising and delivering strategic projects aligned with the Strategic Plan, using financial resources effectively and seeking external funding where appropriate.
- Ensure the Council has the staffing, skills and resources required to deliver its priorities.
- Provide clear, transparent communication about the Council’s work, priorities and decisions.
- Ensure that decisions are informed by evidence, clear objectives, and an understanding of costs, risks and long-term responsibilities.
- Review and maintain effective governance arrangements, including committee structures and schemes of delegation.
- Monitor and report progress against the Strategic Plan, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
The Council will review its governance arrangements, including committee structures and schemes of delegation, to ensure they are clear, effective and aligned with the delivery of the Strategic Plan. This will help ensure that decisions are taken at the right level, responsibilities are clearly defined, and councillors and officers are able to work together effectively.
We will also ensure that the Council has the staffing, skills and financial resources required to deliver its priorities. This includes making best use of available budgets, seeking external funding opportunities where available, and ensuring that resources are deployed in a way that maximises impact for the town.
Transparency and accountability will be central to this approach. The Council will communicate clearly about its priorities, decisions and progress, ensuring residents can understand how public money is being used and what is being delivered. Progress against the Strategic Plan will be monitored and reported regularly, allowing the Council to review performance and adapt where necessary.
Successful delivery will depend not only on setting priorities, but on maintaining momentum over time. The Council will adopt a disciplined approach to implementation, with clear milestones and regular review points. This will help ensure that agreed projects continue to progress between formal decisions, that obstacles are identified early, and that the Council remains focused on practical outcomes rather than aspiration alone.
Good governance is not only about structure, but about clarity, accountability and consistency. Tiverton Town Council will strengthen its role as a capable, responsive and effective local authority, able to deliver on its ambitions and provide strong leadership for the town.
What could this mean for Tiverton?
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