The County Council has three critical roles: to be a strategic authority, promoting the interests and well-being of the people of Devon; to play an active and creative role within Devon’s communities, delivering services and working in partnership to identify needs and find solutions to local issues; to recognise the contribution of the individual and take steps to promote policies which value diversity, promote equality of opportunity and enhance the care and welfare of people. We seek to apply these principles as a major employer, community leader and provider and purchaser of services.