Council Performance and Strategy

It is good practice to provide an annual report to reassure the public that the Council is undertaking its statutory functions, delivering its services and meeting its financial responsibilities in an open and transparent way.

Icon for pdf Read the 2018/19 Annual Report here [1.55MB].

Corporate Strategy 2018-2023

Update July 2021
In response to the impacts of Covid-19 and the emergence of new opportunities, the Council is currently consulting on a new strategy 'A Plan for West Devon'.
Following the consultation period, the Council will consider adopting the new strategy at its meeting in September 2021. To find out more, please see our news article.

The Council's strategic direction is outlined in the Council's Corporate Strategy which incorporates the Council's core purpose, guiding principles, challenges as well as its six strategic themes:

Council - Delivering efficient and effective services
Communities - Council and residents working together to create strong and empowered communities
Homes - Enabling homes that meet the needs of all
Environment - Protecting, conserving and enhancing our built and natural environment
Enterprise - Creating places for enterprise to thrive and business to grow
Wellbeing - Supporting positive, safe and healthy lifestyles and helping those most in need

Read the Corporate Strategy