The Council Plan is a map that takes us to where we want to get to. It keeps us on the right track. We want to see an equal, prosperous, warm, caring, Welsh, green, efficient Gwynedd that looks to the future.
The meaning of these priorities is explained in more detail in our plan. There is also a list of all the projects that we will implement to realise our objectives.
The priority that is particularly close to my heart is the new An Equal Gwynedd Priority Area. We try to put the principle of treating everyone equally at the heart of everything; this is the most effective way to ensure that services work for everyone in Gwynedd. 'Ensuring fairness for all' and 'Women in leadership' are the projects that will be implemented in the name of An Equal Gwynedd to address the barriers that limit people's opportunities.
We review the Council Plan every year because it's such a fast-changing world. We are living through a time where the cost of living is constantly increasing and putting a strain on the families and people of our county. We are fully aware that we must do everything within our power to ensure that our plan addresses the needs of the people of Gwynedd.
I am grateful for the dedication of every Councillor, all of the Council's workforce, our partners and our communities, who work hard with us to do the best every day for our county and our people.
The children of Gwynedd are our future, and the priority area of Tomorrow's Gwynedd ensures that we give our children and young people the best possible start in life. Seeing Gwynedd as a child friendly and trauma-informed county is very important to me.
I am extremely proud of the fact that Gwynedd is a unique county with a strong cultural and community identity. The A Welsh Gwynedd priority area projects promote the prosperity of the Welsh language in all parts of the county ensuring opportunities for everyone to be able to use the Welsh language in their communities.
Ensuring that people are able to live and thrive in their own communities is another promise, and the new 'Returning to Gwynedd' project aims to strengthen the population of Gwynedd in order to contribute to vibrant communities and economic growth.
In addition, the Response Plan: Our Bravery Brought Justice is set out at the beginning of the Council Plan. It underlines the fact that this work is an ongoing commitment by us.
As Leader of the Council, I look forward to working with you, and all the partners throughout Gwynedd who truly believe in doing what this plan talks about doing. Seeing Gwynedd thrive is our goal.
Councillor Nia Wyn Jeffreys
Cyngor Gwynedd Leader