2015-03-31 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

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m MESSENSI = Noosa Council Local Economic Plan — Project Planning and Timeline

              Additional Consultation       To fill any research and consultation gaps that may have been identified by the Focus Group in Stage 1 consultation that is
              and/or Research               important to the development of the Local Economic Plan.
Early July 15 | Stage 2 Engagement &        To undertake deeper consultation within specific strategic areas identified in Stage1 consultation to identify and address
              Consultation.                 challenges, opportunities and potentials projects to address these.
              One on one engagement         Examples — digital economy, agri-business, HBB, SME business support, red tape reduction, education & training, health &
              with business operators       well-being, economic development grant program, business events.
              Focus Group Meeting 2.        To review sector specific consultation, identify where potential projects would have the best chance of success, and
                                            prioritise focus areas.
Late July 15 | Internal Project Up-date     To inform Council departments of progress and obtain comment and feedback.
              Session
Late July 15 | Councillor Update Meeting    To update Councillors on the process, information gathered both internally and externally and seek comment and
                                            feedback.
Early Aug 15 | Draft the LEP                To bring together the information gathered across stages 1 & 2 of community engagement and consultation and formalise
                                            into a concise document that includes — a clear policy statement, outlines areas of competitive advantage, challenges and
                                            opportunities and the actions Council and other key stakeholders will implement to influence these.

Early Sept 15 | Councillor Update Meeting   Present the draft Local Economic Plan to councillors and seek feedback .
              Release Draft LEP for         To seek comment and feedback on the draft from the community to gauge acceptance or otherwise of the plan
              Comment
Early Oct 15 | Focus Group Meeting 3.       Consider community comment and update the draft accordingly

Late Oct15 | Report to Council              For the Local Economic Plan to be adopted by Council

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