Leader’s Notes

26 Feb 2026

‘Working to build a more equal borough’

We have set out to build a fairer, more inclusive borough one where services are shaped openly with the people who use them. This …

18 Feb 2026

‘Making our borough feel safe’

Our borough is an amazing place, but people can only enjoy all the things that our borough has to offer is if they feel …

12 Feb 2026

‘We want towns we can all be proud of’

Economic growth should be felt by everyone in our borough and across all 7 of our towns. Good growth has been a key priority …

5 Feb 2026

‘Help that makes a real difference’

When times are tough we all rely on our community to help us. This support comes in many forms. Today, as rising costs continue …

29 Jan 2026

Making getting around easier, safer and cleaner

We want residents of the borough to be able to walk, cycle or scoot to everything they need to do, and everywhere they need …

22 Jan 2026

‘Important foundations for a good life’

Having a safe, warm and affordable home is one of the most important foundations for a good life. Everyone deserves somewhere to call home. …

15 Jan 2026

Helping young people keep on achieving

This week, we have been focusing on the achievements of our young people and the work the council is doing to ensure that they …

8 Jan 2026

Unleashing the creativity of our community

When we launched ‘367,100 Creatives’ (the council’s cultural manifesto for creative change), we were clear about one thing: this wasn’t meant to be a …

24 Dec 2025

A cleaner Christmas

I would like to wish everyone who is celebrating across the borough a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It’s this time of …

18 Dec 2025

Leader’s Notes: high streets are high on our agenda

Our high streets are the heartbeat of the borough’s 7 towns – places where we shop, meet friends, and support local businesses. As leader …

14 Dec 2025

‘Delivering on your priorities’

It is that time of year again, a time to focus on what you’ve achieved in the past year and reflect on what you …

4 Dec 2025

Leader’s Notes: maintaining independence

One of the most important responsibilities we have as a council is ensuring that older residents and those who rely on social care can …

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