Strategic Services
Portfolio
Holder: Cllr Mr D.J. Billson 
South Staffordshire is located in a strategically important
position on the edge of the built up area of the West
Midlands Conurbation. The District also retains a unique and
distinctive rural character that has become established
through the heritage of its natural and built environments.
There are four Service Areas within the Strategic Services
Portfolio that play a vital role in supporting the
Urban Regeneration/Rural Renaissance of the West Midlands
Region and strive to achieve the
corporate
aims and objectives of South Staffordshire Council :
-
- Economic Development
Contributes in particular to the Corporate aim of being 'a
prosperous District with thriving communities' by helping to create
the conditions for a vibrant and sustainable economy.
- Development
Plans
Contributes in particular to the Corporate aim of 'celebrating and
improving South Staffordshire's distinctive environment' by
delivering a Spatial Planning Strategy, through the Local
Development Framework (LDF), that helps to shape a sustainable
future for South Staffordshire.
- Housing
Strategy
Contributes in particular to the Corporate aim of being 'a
prosperous District with thriving communities’ by providing an
efficient housing service in partnership with other agencies and
dealing effectively with the housing requirements of South
Staffordshire residents.
- Conservation &
Design
Contributes in particular to the Corporate aim of
'celebrating and improving South Staffordshire's distinctive
environment' by providing a professional advice service that aims
to enhance the quality of the historic and built environments.
- Landscape Planning
Services
Contributes in particular to the Corporate aim of
'celebrating and improving South Staffordshire's distinctive
environment' through carrying out environmental improvements,
providing tree and landscape advice to the public and as part of
the development control process, along with the preparation of
landscape policy in conjunction with the Local Development
Framework (LDF).
You can access all of our Strategic
Services by using the menu on the left. You will be provided
with a description of each service as well as information on:
- How you can access this service
- Any associated costs
- Main contact details here at the Council
Links
Further information on Strategic
Services