Introduction
Supporting the wellbeing of the communities we serve is fundamental to our mission as a council.
It is the reason we strive to continually improve services. It is a foundation to people’s experience of living in the district and their long-term health outcomes.
We understand that factors contributing to wellbeing are many and varied, requiring local authorities and organisations to work together.
Our responsibility towards our residents’ wellbeing means we are a trusted and influential partner with strong links to other public sector bodies, agencies, and partner organisations. But we are also close to our communities ourselves, with networks that enhance our ability to listen, respond and evolve at the local level.
Individuals all have the chance to make choices that benefit their wellbeing. We also know that their environment and their access to services can shape those choices, either narrowing or expanding the range of options that they have to pick from.
At Cherwell, we see the activity programmes and place-shaping initiatives such as You Move, Move Together, the Cultural Education Partnership, and the new facilities we deliver as prime examples of this, acknowledging the range and diversity of needs that exist in the district, and broadening the scope of what people can choose to engage with.
We also work to facilitate development by enabling voluntary and charitable organisations to bring their development plans to fruition by us securing developer contributions and partnering in successful external funding bids.
To make it easier for our residents to lead a happier, healthier life, we have identified 7 goals that our council’s teams, service areas and local partners can contribute towards.
Aligning with the Oxfordshire Health and Wellbeing strategy and Integrated Care Partnership strategy, this document outlines a practical means for the council and its stakeholders to work together for the betterment of our communities and their longterm prospects