Fit for the future
Improving value for money
We know that how we spend council money and making sure that every penny counts is important to our residents. The Value for Money programme covers procurement, digital and innovation, workforce, high-cost services, optimising use of our assets, public service reform and getting the basics right.
The key strategies that will address this outcome: Medium Term Financial Strategy, Procurement Strategy, Our People Strategy, Digital and Data Strategy.
Our key objectives 2026 to 2030
- Improve financial efficiency and strengthen commercial performance by delivering our Value for Money Programme which involves reviewing high value contracts, expanding income opportunities, delivering efficiency savings and optimising use of our assets.
- Increase productivity and reduce costs across the council by modernising and digitising operations through a refreshed Digital and Data Strategy, with clear investment and delivery priorities, reduced agency spend and targeted workforce development.
- Achieve major service transformation and long-term public service reform by delivering key transformation programmes.
- Maximising the potential of our assets including strengthening the commercial contribution of our country parks.
Optimising technology and innovation
Technology and innovation is the way forward, and we are making the most of new opportunities in digital innovation, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve service delivery, reduce costs and strengthen resilience. This approach enhances the council’s value for money and helps address the growing gap between rising demand for statutory services and the resources available to meet that demand.
The key strategies that will address this outcome: Digital and Data Strategy, Customer Experience.
Our key objective 2026 to 2030
Enable improved service outcomes, effective demand management, an improved customer experience, and agreed savings by approving and investing in service redesign and integrated digital technologies.
Empowering local communities
We believe that communities, with their knowledge, skills, and assets, are best placed to respond to the challenges they face. The council will involve communities in decision-making, work alongside them to take practical action, and empower them to lead. Our library network will sit at the heart of a community-powered Warwickshire, putting this approach into action.
The key strategies that will address this outcome: Creating Opportunities in Warwickshire, Voluntary and Community Sector.
Our key objectives 2026 to 2030
- Direct support, investment and practical help into the towns and neighbourhoods that have been neglected for too long, especially in the north of the county.
- Shift power from county hall back to local people by backing residents, town and parish councils, volunteers and community groups to solve problems locally, shape priorities and get things done.
- Ensure decisions are made as close to the people affected as possible by reducing bureaucracy and top-down control and placing trust in local communities to lead their own future.
Delivering excellence
We want to create a high-performance culture for our workforce, ensuring we have the right people, in the right place, and with the right skills to deliver for Warwickshire. Our talented people are enabled to deliver, develop and thrive.
The key strategy that will address this outcome - Our People Strategy.
Our key objectives 2026 to 2030
- Taxpayers should not be funding inefficiency. We will reduce dependency on expensive agency staff, modernise how we work and make every pound count.
- We strive for Warwickshire jobs going to Warwickshire people wherever possible, with apprenticeships and development routes that give local residents a future here.
- We will ensure clear leadership, strong standards and a culture focused on performance and delivery for residents.
