The council’s three-year business plan is a critical component of the local authority’s planning, performance and improvement framework. It provides the basis for service planning and delivery, budget setting, performance and management and reporting.
The key changes, challenges and opportunities for the Stirling area in the coming years are outlined in the detailed document, which was approved at a recent meeting of council. These include the cost-of-living crisis, a growing and ageing population, major investment opportunities through the likes of the City Region Deal, climate change impacts and the ongoing pressures on public sector financing.
It also lists the actions taking place across services to meet the ambitions of the council’s 10-Year ‘Thriving Stirling’ strategy and its 10 strategic priorities that were agreed in December 2022.
A better place for everyone
Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Chris Kane said: “Stirling, like all other local authorities, clearly faces challenges in the coming years but we are determined to forge a better future for us all.
“This plan is really important for everyone across Stirling as it sets out how we do this now and in the years ahead.
“It covers everything that we do, whether that’s educating our children and young people; collecting and recycling our waste; providing high-quality and affordable housing; protecting and enhancing our natural environment; attracting investment and growing the economy; or celebrating our rich history, heritage and culture.
“Working even more closely with our communities will be vital in achieving better outcomes in all these areas. By harnessing our people’s ambition, knowledge, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, we can make Stirling thrive and a better place for everyone.”
To ensure the council can respond to future external events and pressure, the business plan will be reviewed every year.
To view and download the plan, please visit: www.stirling.gov.uk/council-and-committees/performance-and-statistics/council-report-documents/three-year-business-plan-2024-to-2027
More info including picture details:
A recording of the council meeting and the report on the three-year business plan can be found on the Council’s webcast page
Pictures show some examples of the council working with communities to deliver better outcomes:
The the opening of the first community-owned library to be built in Scotland for generations: www.stirling.gov.uk/news/strathblane-celebrates-opening-of-pioneering-new-1-million-library/
A community near Doune securing access to superfast connectivity through Stirling Council’s award-winning rural broadband programme: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/news/rural-stirling-community-celebrates-enhanced-connectivity/
