How to read this plan

The themes are a way to structure the Community Strategic Plan. These are the same as the community values that were adopted by Council in June 2018 following extensive community engagement. And as shown on page 16. The outcome is the communities long term aspiration sand priorities for the council area. Council has a custodial role in working towards realising these outcomes; however, it is not wholly responsible for achieving them. Council’s role may be one of control or influence as outlined on page 11. Other partners, such as individuals, state agencies and community groups have an important role to play in delivering them.

The objectives are the long term goals set to achieve the desired outcome. These set the priorities for the Councils 4 year Delivery Program.

Reflects the feedback from the community on whether they think the area requires more or less focus over the next 10 years.

These are the identified areas of importance that will help us reach the long term aspirations and goals. The Delivery Programs significant projects and works to be carried out are identified from these areas of importance. Projects and key priorities are adopted by Council in line with Council’s adopted Resourcing Strategy. Councils role in achieving the areas of importance may be one of control or influence.

Items that are within council’s control are reflected in the Delivery Program as actions to be reported on every six months. Areas that Council has influence over requires Council to advocate for, or work with other strategic partners though various platforms to achieve

The performance measures will help us track progress as we move towards the long term objectives. Council conducts a community satisfaction survey at least once in every four year period. The survey results are published on our website.