Cradle Coast Authority Strategy Vision
A region known for its resilient economy, healthy communities, long‐term thinking and confident, creative people
Goals
A resilient economy that is diverse and sustainable, built on our region’s unique advantages and big new ideas
Key Issues and Challenges
• Volatility in traditional commodity based industries • Vulnerability to local impacts of global business decisions • Supportive environment for local innovation and entrepreneurship • Emergence of the region as a source and destination of quality • Effective planning, governance and innovation in local government
Our Roles
Example Projects in 2010/11
Healthy communities that are attractive places to live, where people value their wellbeing above all else
Long‐term thinking that helps us protect our natural assets, respond to change and prepare for the future
Confident and creative people with visible role models and unlimited access to information, knowledge and learning
• The ability to ‘live in a village with all the services of a city’ • Mobility and access for all people throughout, to and from the region • New emphasis on ‘keeping people out of hospital’ – health promotion • Future viability of small towns, communities and councils • New roles for local government in matching services to local needs
• Community capacity to understand and manage complex natural systems • Coordination of land‐use, water, energy and infrastructure planning • Managing and influencing population and demographic change • Adaptation to climate change • Transition to a low‐emissions economy
• Low post‐compulsory education and workforce participation • Traditional attitudes, and access, to further education • Below‐average adult literacy rates • High levels of self‐ employment, micro‐ businesses and volunteering • Uptake of high‐speed broadband
*Continuously scan for regional opportunities *Act as knowledge broker for regional activities *Lobby for positive change in the region *Maintain an organisation structure that is adaptive and responsive to regional needs *Host and manage regional projects *Represent and promote the region * Seek grants and funding on behalf of the region and participating councils *Partner and influence other organisations *Be a means for cooperation across councils *Provide leadership on regional issues *Research and analyse regional issues
• Food Connections Tasmania • Economic Development Strategy • Regional Shared Services
• Healthy Communities Initiative • North West Coastal Pathway Master Plan • eHealth Information Exchange
• Regional Land Use Strategy • Implement Caring for our Country Program Investment Plan
As at 17 May 2010
• Regional Tourism Awards • Regional Tourism Forum • Innovative Regions Centre collaboration
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