Corporate plan 2023 to 2028
Foreword
I am pleased to present Luton Councils corporate plan for 2023 to 2028. This is the council’s principal plan for the next five years, setting out how we will play our part in delivering on the towns ambitious vision for Luton 2040.
Our shared vision is for Luton to be a healthy, fair and sustainable town where everyone can thrive and no-one has to live in poverty. I believe that this vision has the potential to truly transform Luton for the better and I know that most of our residents now feel optimistic about the future of our town.
This plan builds on the successes of the last two years, including the work we have done with partners and the community to overcome the pandemic by protecting our most vulnerable residents and supporting our economy.
We have also seen many other achievements, including securing more than £49 million of funding for transformational projects, the first steps to regenerating our town centre, the delivery of more good quality homes and vital improvements to our children’s services.
The corporate plan has been updated to align our strategic priorities to those within the Luton 2040 vision. It sets out the important role the council will play as the system leader to drive progress, as well as how we will work with partners to achieve our shared aims. The document also sets out in detail the actions that we will take through the 730 services we deliver to achieve these aims.
Our latest corporate plan matches the incredible ambition that is felt across Luton, as demonstrated in the Luton 2040 vision. While we will continue to work together over the next five years to deliver on this ambition, we recognise that we will still face significant challenges.
The ongoing cost of living crisis will further restrict public sector funding after years of austerity, while also increasing demand for vital services and short-term support among residents. Although Luton 2040 sets a long term strategic approach to preventing poverty, we will continue to maintain support in the here and now that can help those in greatest need.
We know that partners across business and the voluntary sector will also face difficult times ahead, with rising costs and skills shortages providing risks to most sectors.
This demonstrates more than ever the importance of working in partnership, with all parts of the Luton system to be able to address common challenges and do more with our limited resources.
This approach is at the heart of the Luton 2040 vision and Luton Councils approach to delivering over the next five years.
This corporate plan sets an ambitious focus for our council to deliver on the Luton 2040 vision over the next five years. Every member of our organisation, from councillors to officers has an important role to play in achieving the objectives set out in this document.
I am looking forward to working with you all as we continue to make Luton a place where everyone can thrive.
Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE
Leader of Luton Council
Corporate plan framework
Introduction