Four 'main priorities' unveiled by North Ayrshire Council as part of major plan

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North Ayrshire Council bosses have set out four main priorities as part of a major five year plan.The dossier lays out the strategic priorities of the local authority and was agreed upon at a full meeting of the council.Developed alongside communities, it aims to show how the council aims to work in partnership and fulfil its aim to be 'fair for all'.In a joint statement, council leader Marie Burns and chief executive Craig Hatton said: “Our council plan is a key strategic document, setting the framework for how we will work and develop North Ayrshire to meet our communities’ needs and expectations over the next five years.“It helps steer resources to the areas that can make the greatest difference to the lives of our people in North Ayrshire both now and in the future.”The council plan contains four main priorities , wellbeing, communities and local democracy, climate change and a sustainable council, that have been developed to support the vision of a North Ayrshire that is Fair For All and the mission that they will be working on together to improve the lives of our people in North Ayrshire.Wellbeing includes developing a wellbeing economy, delivering prosperity, wellbeing and resilience for local people.

This will focus on tackling inequalities by supporting people in training and employment, promoting a Fair Work economy, improving educational attainment, closing the poverty-related attainment gap and maintaining a place where people want to live, work and visit.Communities and local democracy will focus on having active, inclusive and resilient communities.

This builds on the great community networks that already exist in North Ayrshire and seeks to further strengthen relationships with communities at a locality