ANNEX A
DETR AIM AND OBJECTIVES (SEE
PARAGRAPH 32)
AIM
The aim of the Department of the Environment,
Transport and the Regions is to improve the quality of life by
promoting sustainable development at home and abroad, fostering
economic prosperity and supporting local democracy.
INTERIM MAIN
OBJECTIVES
1. To protect and improve the environment, and
to integrate the environment with other policies across government
and in international fora.
2. To offer everyone the opportunity of a decent
home and so promote social cohesion, well-being and self-dependence.
3. To promote efficient and integrated transport
services across different modes and reduce road traffic growth,
in order better to meet the mobility needs of the travelling public
and industry.
4. To deliver regulatory and other transport
services to the public and industry and to collect taxes efficiently
and fairly.
5. To enhance opportunity in rural areas, improve
enjoyment of the countryside and conserve and manage wildlife
resources.
6. To create a fair and efficient land use planning
system that respects regional differences and promotes development
which is of high quality and sustainable.
7. To promote a system of elected government
in England which responds to the needs of local communities.
8. To enhance economic development and social
cohesion throughout England through effective regional action
and integrated local regeneration programmes.
9. To secure an efficient market in the construction
industry, with innovative and successful UK firms that meet the
needs of clients and society and are competitive at home and abroad.
10. To improve health and safety by reducing
risks from work activity, travel and the environment.
PRINCIPLES AND
APPROACH
In delivering these objectives, we will:
— work in partnership with others in
the public and private sectors;
— be open and accountable;
— be a strong voice in pursuing UK
interests in Europe and elsewhere;
— deliver high quality services to
the public;
— use available resources in the manner
which is most efficient and secures best value for many, taking
account of the costs and benefits;
— de-centralise decision-making wherever
possible;
— create opportunities for all our
staff and ensure they are equipped with the skills they need.
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