4. Introduction

What is Integrated Planning and Reporting? Why do we do it?

Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) is a system that drives business planning for local government in NSW. IP&R helps the City bring plans and strategies together to support a clear vision for the future and provides an agreed roadmap for delivering community priorities and aspirations. While the City leads the IP&R process, it is a journey we undertake in close consultation with communities and elected representatives.

The framework consists of:

• A Community Strategic Plan covering at least 10 years

• A Resourcing Strategy (Long Term Financial Plan, Asset Management and Workforce Management)

• A 4 year Delivery Program (Year 2) (generally aligned to the term of each council)

• A 1 year Operational Plan

• An Annual Report

• An ongoing monitoring and review process

What are the Delivery Program and Operational Plan?

The Delivery Program is the City’s commitment to the community about how it will work towards achieving the Community Strategic Plan outcomes during the current Council term.

The Operational Plan shows the individual projects and activities the City will deliver in the coming financial year. It includes the City’s annual budget and Statement of Revenue Policy.

The City’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan have been combined to better set out the City’s objectives for the next four years and to outline in more detail our planned activities and projects for 2023/24.

The Delivery Program and Operational Plan are reviewed every year.

These documents are our response to the community’s PlanMyCoffs Community Strategic Plan 2032. It is our commitment to our community on what we will do.