OUR PLACE, OUR COMMUNITY
Services, activities and service locations We provide a range of services and activities, from libraries, early learning, waste management and planning. These are aligned with our internal functions, activities and products to strengthen service delivery. We consider our services in terms of the following themes
A protected environment and green open spaces: • bushland reserves • river health, including better stormwater management to protect Georges River and its tributaries. • waste and recycling management • better facilities in parks and reserves • dog parks • heritage conservation • environmental sustainability • plans of management
Quality, well planned development • • • • • •
sustainable development fire safety program future land use planning planning and building compliance planning and building approvals environmental compliance
Active and accessible places and spaces • public transport reliability, accessibility and frequency • car parking • road conditions and congestion • pedestrian safety • cycleways • street lighting
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Georges River Council // Annual Report 2020/21
A diverse and productive economy • • • •
economic development and business support residential and employment growth advocacy investment attraction
A harmonious and proud community with strong social services and infrastructure • • • • • • • • •
community recreation programs and facilities inclusive and accessible events and facilities housing diversity and affordable housing regulatory functions social justice community safety education and care library services cultural facilities
Leadership and transparency • community engagement • open and transparent decision making • greater accountability including financial accountability • cooperation with other levels of government • leadership, culture and governance • people management • information and knowledge management • results and sustainable performance
