The 4 core commitments
Our Core Commitments are the 4 outcomes we believe will achieve our vision of a heathier, fairer, more affordable, more sustainable and more accessible city where everyone feels valued.
These outcomes inform the decisions we make, and describe how we then work with partners, residents and communities to deliver our priorities.
We will put them at the heart of council services and the key decisions we make as we deliver for our residents, communities and businesses.
They are the tests we will use to ensure we move ever closer to achieving our vision.
They are for each and every one of our residents to benefit from, ensuring all our residents benefit from the success of the city.
Equalities and Human Rights
Equality of opportunity - We will create opportunities for all, providing equal opportunity and balancing the human rights of everyone to ensure residents and visitors alike can benefit from the city and its strengths. We will stand up to hate and work hard to champion our communities.
Affordability
Tackling the cost-of-living crisis - We will find new ways so everyone who lives here benefits from the success of the city, targeting our support at those who need it most, supporting communities to build on their own strengths and those of the people around them.
Climate
Environment and the climate emergency - We know the race to net zero is more urgent than ever and we will understand the impact our actions have on the environment. We will prepare for the future, adapting our city to extreme climate events and enhancing our environment for future generations to enjoy.
Health
Health and wellbeing - We will improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities, taking a Health in All Policies approach, with good education, jobs, travel, housing, better access to health and social care services and environmental sustainability. We will achieve better outcomes by targeting areas of deprivation, aiming to level opportunity across the city.
