Our purpose, vision and values
Around 90,000 people call this district home, in more than 100 close-knit communities and parishes. They are the stewards of the beautiful,national landscape, hosts to its millions of annual visitors, and the key drivers for its continued economic development.
Our purpose
As a council, we exist to provide good services that meet your needs. From planning and housing, to climate action and community wellbeing, our work is rooted in improving lives, strengthening communities, and protecting the unique character of the Cotswolds.
As we approach a period of significant change in local government, we remain focused on delivering for our communities with purpose, integrity, and ambition.
Our new plan sets out our vision through to 2028, when the council is expected to be replaced as part of national plans for Local Government Reorganisation.
The strategy is underpinned by an action plan that describes in detail how we will deliver against our ambitions, and leave a lasting legacy for the district.
Our vision
As we plan for the future, we are working to leave a legacy of:
- Genuinely affordable, sustainable housing
- Resilient, connected communities
- A thriving local economy
- A protected and enhanced natural environment
- Good, transparent public services
Our values
Everything we do is built on principles of trust, confidence and transparency, listening to the needs of our community and providing good value for money. At Cotswold District Council, we:
- put our communities first: their priorities are our priorities
- are one team: working for our residents and businesses
- are business focussed: ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and good value for money
- are set up for success: to deliver against our corporate priorities
