What is the balanced scorecard?
The balanced scorecard comprises of a set of key objectives
that define success for Suffolk Coastal. These objectives have been
set under six priority themes which each make an important
contribution to quality of life within the district. The
six themes are:
Protect and promote the well-being of the community in terms
of it's health, safety, leisure and cultural
opportunities.
- Economy
Stimulate a prosperous and sustainable economy in order to
improve the quality of life of the community.
- Rural issues
Improve the quality of life for rural communities by
focussing on access to services.
- Housing
Encourage the improved provision of, and access to,
appropriate housing to meet existing and future
needs.
- Environment
Protect, improve and
make sustainable use of our environment for the people who live,
work and visit the area, leaving a rich and diverse legacy for
future generations.
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Fiscal & democratic
services
Respond to our customer and community needs with integrity
and openess, using resources wisely and encouraging public
participation wherever possible.
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Why do we need it?
The balanced scorecard gives us:
- Focus.
- Clarity.
- A clear sense of priorities.
- Simple and consistent presentation of key information on how we
are performing.
- A clear sense of direction that our staff and partners can
understand.
What do we use it for?
It enables us to:
- Manage and monitor our performance.
- Focus our efforts on the things that most need improving.
- Help us match our resources to our priorities.
- Assess whether we are succeeding in achieving our aim of
securing the highest quality of life for our
community.