The commitments form part of the council’s five-year strategy, Vale 2030.
Councillor Lis Burnett, leader of Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: “Residents have told us what matters to them and we have listened carefully to that feedback.
“It has helped set the council’s future direction and identify the areas we most need to focus on.
“The annual statement reflects our ambitions and sets out what we plan to deliver over the next 12 months.
“This includes improved school facilities, pupil performance and opportunities for young people.
“We want to make our towns and villages cleaner, continue our excellent recycling performance, fill even more potholes and invest in parks and leisure facilities.
“Our housebuilding programme will give more people comfortable, modern places to live.
“We intend to improve transport links, particularly in the rural Vale, and drive economic growth by creating more opportunities for businesses.”
Among the council’s education pledges are the completion of two new schools — Ysgol Llyn Derw and St Richard Gwyn — as well as further progress at Ysgol Iolo Morgannwg and the start of works at Sully Primary.
Other goals include boosting attendance and support for students with additional learning needs, alongside efforts to help schools deliver balanced budgets.
The council also plans to expand its youth services, invest in parks and leisure, and introduce a more responsive street cleaning service.
Housebuilding remains a core focus, with plans to complete temporary housing at Cadoxton House and older persons’ accommodation in Cowbridge, begin work on family housing at Hayeswood Road in Barry, and start a new scheme for older people in Penarth.
Environmental commitments include expanding the weekly soft plastics recycling service, investing in carbon reduction across supply chains, and continued progress toward cleaner towns and villages.
Transport improvements will focus on making public transport more accessible in rural parts of the Vale.
In economic development, the council aims to convert Barry Dock Office into space for start-up businesses and move forward with leisure and housing schemes at Barry Waterfront.
Social care is also a priority, with a target to support 50 per cent more people to live independently through expanded reablement services.
The annual statement was considered by cabinet last week and was developed by combining plans from five directorates: social services, learning and skills, environment and housing, place, and resources.
