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Council services connected to people and places

We want to be a modern, high performing council that is in touch with local people and places, and which responds to their different needs in a way which delivers excellent value for money.

Our staff will have the tools they need to provide excellent services and to do their job to the very best of their ability.

By working with our partners we will improve the quality of life for everyone in Cumbria and, together, we will provide a strong voice for our country.

  • To make a Better Cumbria our priorities are:
      - Have a workforce with the right skills for now and the future. 
      - Give our people the right tools to do their job. 
      - Deliver excellent services to meet the needs of different people and places. 
      - Be an effective partner and community leader. 

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Making it easier for people to use our services and experiencing high quality customer care.

Moving to modern accommodation which allows people to work in better ways.

Making sure we have good contracts and a modern procurement system meaning we get value for money for local people.

Making sure our staff have the right skills and knowledge to meet the needs of the council and the community.

Making sure we meet the highest possible standards for equality and diversity.

Implementing single status so people are paid fairly for doing a good job.