Responding to local needs and resident budget consultation Wychavon are making big commitments to 5 new priorities this year while limiting council tax increases to 2.5% for the 8th year running. There are 5 themes in the new council strategy with promises being made on each.
Priority 1 Safer – new investments in community safety reassurance services and mobile CCTV have been agreed. Crime is down 11% on last year and Wychavon will continue to work with the Police to continue to make reductions.
Priority 2 Greener – street cleaning benefits from extra money, with daily patrols in town centres and more frequent cleaning in rural areas too. Introducing the new wheelie bin service, with trips for residents to the Hill and Moor Landfull site and community roadshows for residents to learn what happens to their waste and recycling.
Priority 3 Healthier – promises to increase users to the already popular leisure centres in the towns are included for the coming year – especially to attract people in who could benefit from exercise. There will also be close working with doctors to prescribe exercise too.
Priority 4 Stronger – as well as delivery of more affordable homes and the new first time buyers scheme to help address the high price of housing, the coming year will see new business unit development at Vale Park, Evesham. The Board are looking at ways to keep essential post offices in key locations too.
Priority 5 Successful – Wychavon will to continue to provide excellent services at a low cost with a promise to keep council tax increase to just 2.5% for 8th year running and customer care improvements too.
Paul Middlebrough, Leader of Wychavon said “Every year we set ambitious but affordable promises to meet the needs of residents. This year is no exception and it’s set to be another great year for people living in Wychavon.”
Promises and the budget were agreed at Executive Board on Tuesday, 5th February going to Full Council for approval on Tuesday, 26th February.
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