Our Strategy
Shaping the future of our county
Staffordshire County Council has approved a new Strategic Direction for 2026-2028, setting out our priorities for the next two years and the foundations for long-term success.
This plan marks an important moment for Staffordshire – a chance to build on our strengths, tackle the challenges we face, and deliver improvements that matter to local people.
Our five priorities for Staffordshire
Our plan is built around five priorities that reflect what matters most to residents, communities and the local economy:
- People – Supporting children, families, older people and vulnerable adults to live healthy, safe and independent lives.
- Economy – Creating the conditions for local businesses to thrive and helping people develop the skills they need for good jobs.
- Connectivity – Improving our roads, transport links and digital infrastructure so people and businesses can stay connected.
- Communities – Building strong, safe, resilient and welcoming communities where people feel proud to live and can shape local decisions.
- Efficiency and value for money – Making every pound count, delivering services responsibly, and planning for the long term.
How we work
- Encourage our communities to help themselves and each other
- Lead our workforce to be ambitious, courageous and empowered
- Use digital technology and data to connect, inform and support the people of Staffordshire
- Engage and listen to our communities, partners and business, working together to improve our county
Strategic Plan on a page
People Strategy
Our People Strategy has helped us to grow and develop as a council.
Our achievements over the last few years have provided us with a fantastic platform to build on. The strategy has helped us to lead our people well during unprecedented times, during which colleagues have shown resilience and strength to achieve amazing outcomes for the people of Staffordshire.
We are proud of all that we have achieved together. Our smart working agenda has changed our culture for the better and has given our people the confidence to do things differently, make bold decisions and modernise the way we work.
