Partnership

Outcome

A Shire that demonstrates leadership through collaboration and advocacy

Description

Partnership is about advocacy and leadership. This involves engaging with State and Commonwealth Governments to encourage investment in new infrastructure and the public realm, as a significant catalyst for future economic development. This should include preparing business case material that supports investment decisions, as well as meeting with various State and Commonwealth Ministers and senior officers.

Council’s funding capacity makes it difficult to undertake major infrastructure projects in its own right without additional funding from the State and/or Commonwealth Government. However, as the local government authority, Council has a significant role to play in advocating for the local community, businesses and economy regarding future infrastructure. This expectation was confirmed through consultation and engagement with stakeholders and business.

Stakeholders felt strongly that both State and Commonwealth Governments should invest more directly into infrastructure in The Hills Shire, given the substantial economic contribution that the region makes to both the State and Nation. There is no other organisation that represents the entire community in a similar way to Council, so its leadership role and partnerships with other levels of Government are critical.

Strategies

16. Continue to work with regional, state and federal organisations as well as neighbouring Councils to identify, encourage and advocate for investment and development in the Region.

17. Facilitate industry groups, membership bodies and associations to deliver key priority areas, that suit their capacity, for strategic purposes and outcomes for The Hills Shire.

18. Foster a culture of collaboration and partnership between Council’s departments and the private and public sector.

Key Initiatives

L. Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration with government, industry and community to encourage and advocate for investment, funding and development.

M. Facilitate key industry groups, membership bodies and associations to deliver key priority areas, that suit their capacity, for strategic purposes and outcomes for The Hills Shire.

N. Foster a culture of collaboration and partnership within Council’s departments and with the private and public sector.

Approach To Date And Next Steps

2020

Hills Future 2036 Local Strategic Planning Statement Made

Investigations and Technical Studies

Precinct Planning Work

Underway

2021

Complete Draft Economic Growth Plan

2022

Consultation

Preparation

Public & Authority

Consultation

Report to Council (Post Exhibition)

Finalisation of Economic Growth Plan

2023

We are here

Report to Council (Pre-Consultation)