Our future involves working across boundaries to reimagine what local economies need to be in the wake of the pandemic and ensuring no one is left behind. In Surrey it’s how we sustain the economy in an agile way, acknowledging our role as a net contributor to national GVA and that much of our economy is based around the aviation sector.
It’s about reinventing ourselves to deliver the core services that our communities need, while getting to grips with how we address climate change challenges. We are taking tangible actions as an organisation to become net zero: the question is how we empower our communities to take the lead themselves.
And it is increasingly about tackling health in a progressive manner. The pandemic has deepened health inequalities in a truly shocking way. More pockets of deprivation have emerged and pre-existing inequalities are widening, particularly in mental health for children and young adults.