2015-09-15 Infrastructure and Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   15 SEPTEMBER 2015




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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              _ 15 SEPTEMBER 2015

       e    Partner with Government agencies and service providers to collate and share localised data and statistics to
            inform social priorities, and advocate for additional resources to the Shire.
       e    Develop disaster management plans and resilience strategies for at risk local communities and groups.
            4.2      Active and Healthy Communities
            Council aims to nurture individual and collective health and wellbeing. We recognise that while individuals
            are responsible for their day-to-day behaviours, governments can influence or enable healthy lifestyle
            choices. This can occur through the provision of high quality facilities, the delivery of accessible programs and
            services, and also as a result of environmental protections and regulations.
            Council will work with other levels of government and relevant agencies to ensure that essential services
            such as medical care, power, water, communications and other essential infrastructure are in place to meet
            the needs of Noosa residents. Furthermore, we will partner with key stakeholders to support initiatives that
            aim to prevent disease both mental and physical.
            Council will continue to provide and maintain a range of high-quality sporting, recreational and leisure
            facilities that promote healthy living, social interaction and individual wellbeing.
            Noosa’s parks, gardens and public spaces, will enable and encourage incidental and purposeful physical
            activity to support active, healthy lifestyles.
            We will maintain our physical environment so that it is clean and safe. Council will also encourage people to
            make lifestyle choices that minimise waste and reduce negative impacts on the environment.
            Council will provide opportunities for inclusive participation by all residents. Noosa’s sports and recreation
            industry will thrive, facilitating year round competitions, high profile events and the emergence of elite
            athletes and sportspersons.
            Strong collaborative partnerships and effective planning will be integral to developing measures to improve
            Noosa Shire’s health and wellbeing.
    4.2.1   Key initiatives
       e    Develop and implement a Sport, Active Recreation and Open Space Plan.
       e    Proactively work with government agencies and other commercial and not-for-profit organisations to reduce
            preventative diseases.
       e    Provide quality play spaces for our children.
       e    Continue to support and develop the Noosa recreational trail networks.
       e    Advocate for and encourage low-cost sustainable community initiatives that promote healthy lifestyle
            choices across the Shire.
       e    Advocate for and encourage local programs and services that aim to prevent mental illness and social
            isolation.
       e    Enhance community safety through the implementation and application of Crime Prevention through
            Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
       e    Develop and implement behavioural change strategies to help achieve Council's Towards Zero Waste —
            Waste Minimisation Plan.
       e    Assist community groups and sporting organisations to maintain their community assets.
       e    Undertake a review of land requirements to meet the objectives highlighted in the Social Strategy.

            4.3      Accessible, Diverse and Affordable Communities
            Council aims to ensure there are accessible and affordable spaces and places for people to live, to meet, and
            to play.   Council will aim to influence housing affordability by encouraging a diversity of housing
            opportunities.

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