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2020 Vision

By 2020 Kirklees is recognised in West Yorkshire and beyond as an area of major success. Its strong economy is supported by an attractive, high quality environment, offering the best of rural and urban living. Creativity and learning are highly valued. Communities are proud of their past, but enjoy diversity, are outward looking and face the future with optimism. Both young and old find it a safe, healthy and supportive place, where there is a clear commitment that all should share in this success.


Sustainable Community Strategy

The Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) sets out the strategic direction and long term vision for Kirklees. It is a strategy to promote the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the area. Every council has a duty to prepare a SCS and the process involves consultation with its partners.

The principles from our previous strategies remain the same. We have learnt lessons along the way, adapted where things have needed to change and continued to improve our performance management and communications.

We are developing and strengthening our knowledge and understanding of the circumstances of Kirklees, which we refer to as the Picture of Kirklees. This looks at areas such as Kirklees' economy, education and skills, health, housing and crime. A great deal of research was compiled during 2008, including the Picture of Kirklees, which was presented to delegates at the third annual Picture of Kirklees Conference on 20 November 2008. This was a partnership event attended by over 150 delegates from the public, private and voluntary/community sectors.

The SCS is a three year strategy that aims to move us nearer to the long term goals expressed in our 2020 Vision for Kirklees. It is a place shaping agenda with the objective to ensure economic and physical sustainability and long term sustainability of communities.

Our fourth Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2012 (published November 2009) illustrates our commitment to our Narrowing the Gap agenda and our determination to reduce inequalities across Kirklees. It includes the priorities for each of our seven localities and encompasses our Housing Strategy and Economic Strategy. It also looks at the impact of our regional approach.