Council's Strategic Plan (Long-Term Strategy and 2023-2026 Action Plan)

Oakville, Ontario

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* Email LinkedIn Facebook Twitter # Council's Strategic Plan Council's Long-Term Strategy and 2023-2026 Action Plan. The Town of Oakville Council Strategic Plan and 2023-2026 Action Plan will help guide Council's decision making over the next four years. With a new vision to be a vibrant and livable community for all, the long-term strategy reflects the community's desire for an active, beautiful and full-of-life community where people of all ages and abilities have a place to call home. Council and town staff are ready to serve the community in a responsible, inclusive way. They are dedicated to building economic, social, and environmental sustainability and take action on the strategic priorities that have been set in the plan. ![Icon of a ribbon with a star inside](/getmedia/5869cd8e-00fd-459e-b1e4-53e35f97f155/workspace_premium.svg?width=50 "Ribbon icon") ## Town of Oakville Council Strategic Plan and 2023-2026 Action Plan (pdf) ![Icon of a computer screen with a video play sign](/getmedia/455cf003-1eb8-4c38-86f8-6470f279ac4d/ondemand_video.svg?width=50 "Computer screen with a video play sign") ## Town of Oakville Council Strategic Plan and 2023-2026 Action Plan Video ![Icon of a dashboard layout - squares and rectangles fitted together.](/getmedia/3d66cc9e-24d4-4382-90b3-fd9d0b6b8a0e/dashboard.svg?width=50 "Dashboard") ## Council's Strategic Plan Dashboard ![Vision](/getmedia/4dac19e9-d6ce-4929-b6ce-9f384cde7ae3/790-splash-pad_1.jpg?width=790&height=550 "Child at a splash pad") ## Vision A vibrant and livable community for all. ![Mission](/getmedia/dc409875-3507-4edc-8f9a-5581d3e3c068/790-parks-staff.jpg?width=790&height=550 "Parks staff") ## Mission Serving the community in a responsible, inclusive way, dedicated to building environmental, social, and economic sustainability. ## Guiding principles Guiding principles provide a broad philosophy that encompasses the values of the Town of Oakville. They extend beyond the life of the strategic plan and ground strategy design and delivery. These values also serve as a lens through which to evaluate all decisions. They support the development of a culture where everyone understands what is important. ![Icon of a check mark inside an outlined circle](/getmedia/934457b0-f4ed-4c51-a3cf-d92e53975948/check_circle_outline.svg?width=50 "Check mark inside an outlined circle") ### Excellence We will commit to quality in the delivery of public services to residents and businesses. ![Icon of a smiley face](/getmedia/19eb96e6-2840-4433-b0e1-b3d7bdcc4a9c/sentiment_satisfied_alt.svg?width=50 "Smiley face") ### Quality of life We will provide vibrant culture, heritage, and community amenities for all stages of life. ![Handshake icon](/getmedia/c557c0bf-7ce7-438e-badb-cbb5ca9196ac/handshake.svg?width=50 "Handshake") ### Inclusivity We will create a welcoming and inclusive community. ![Dollar sign icon](/getmedia/a6042662-8138-4533-9abb-20ffdd2a799d/attach_money.svg?width=50 "Money") ### Fiscal responsibility We will make decisions driven by economic sustainability. ![Icon of a star inside a circle](/getmedia/3e50d875-7527-4ae4-8e70-d1632c36a0e7/stars.svg?width=50 "Star inside a circle") ### Leadership We will strive to innovate and set a positive example. ![Compost icon - a circle with an arrow surrounding a plant](/getmedia/f20efc8e-4440-4695-a16f-f2b842029a8e/compost.svg?width=50 "Compost") ### Sustainability We will act on environmental sustainability and natural spaces. ## Strategic priorities Growth management Managing growth for a vibrant local economy. Meeting infrastructure needs and ensuring we have complete communities and efficient mobility across the town. Growth management ![](/oakville/media/oakville/Downtown-Overhead.jpg "Image of Downtown Oakville") Environmental sustainability Ensuring environmental sustainability to meet future needs related to greenspaces and natural areas. Taking action on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Environmental sustainability ![Lions Valley Park bridge](/oakville/media/oakville/925-lions-valley.jpg "Lions Valley Park bridge") Community belonging Enhancing community belonging. Ensuring that all residents are invited to engage in a fulfilling community life that is built to support wellbeing. Community belonging ![](/oakville/media/oakville/925-events-canada-day.jpg "Canada Day event") Accountable government Providing accountable government for excellence in service delivery and responsible management of resources. Accountable government ![Oakville staff member leading a children's program.](/oakville/media/oakville/925-oakvillestaff.jpg "Oakville Staff") ## Previous strategic plans * 2019-2022 Strategic Plan (pdf) * 2015-2018 Strategic Plan (pdf) * 2011-2014 Strategic Plan (pdf) ## Strategic Action Plan Update * 2023-2026 Council Strategic Action Plan Update (pdf) ![Icon of a newspaper](/getmedia/61ea11a4-b708-4c19-abd0-ef3cfa8765a7/newspaper.svg?width=50 "Newspaper") ## Related news Oakville Town Council receives mid-point 2023-2026 Council Strategic Action Plan update ## You might be interested in * Mayor & Council * Annual Reports * Annual Budget