Working with
our Partners
Our vision
Our shared outcomes
We remain committed to the shared outcomes we have agreed with our partners. Our vision and shared outcomes are a long-term commitment, which frame our planning in the short to medium term. These outcomes describe the impact we want our shared plans and actions to have. They help the council and local partnerships focus on the impact we want to have for people and communities in Kirklees.
Supported by this year's four our council priorities, we will maintain a focus on the day-to-day activities that support our shared outcomes.
Our shared outcomes have all been given a description agreed with partners of what we need to focus on to deliver positive outcomes. Each of them includes a set of indicators which help us measure how well things are going against the outcomes. The indicators are heavily influenced by regional, national, and even international events, but the council and our partners can use them to help us prioritise collectively and understand the local impact of our collective action.
Partnership Working through our Key Strategies
Our four key partnership strategies are developed and delivered with partners, across the district. In supporting our shared outcomes and vision for Kirklees, they complement each other and our Council Plan.
The economic and financial pressures facing Kirklees make it even more important that we have a shared understanding with partners of the challenges and opportunities our current context brings.
These strategies are partnership-led. They explain where we are at in Kirklees - what our opportunities and challenges are, what we need to do most to improve, and the role each of us has to make this happen together.
Fostering strong regional relationships and collaborative working continues to bring multiple benefits to our district. Through continued working with our regional partners, we are able to set the trajectory for longterm ambition as set out in the West Yorkshire Plan and ensure that government and wider local and national stakeholders are clear on our priorities and understand that we speak with one strong voice.
Like our outcomes, success in one strategy depends on the others. For example, a sustainable environment supports a healthy and well population, which in turn supports a stronger workforce and a more inclusive economy. Likewise, inclusive communities support improvements in wellbeing and the environment in local communities.
Our four key partnership strategies
Inclusive Communities Framework
The Inclusive Communities Framework (ICF) is a partnership commitment to work better with communities on local issues. Through the ICF, partners are committing to take action showing our belief that communities have solutions to problems, promoting a shared sense of belonging in communities, and caring about what communities care about.
Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022/27
The Kirklees Health and Wellbeing Strategy (KHWS) sets out our priorities for improving health and wellbeing and what we will do as partners to achieve those improvements. Through the strategy, partners are prioritising good mental wellbeing, connected care and support, and healthy places.
Environmental Sustainability Strategy (in development)
The 'Environment Strategy; Everyday, Life' will set out our borough's commitment and ambitious vision for greater action on environmental issues, whilst also addressing the ecological and climate emergencies.
Inclusive Economic Strategy (in development)
The Inclusive Economy Strategy will outline how the council and key partners across the district are working to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
