2019-12-19 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                     19 DECEMBER 2019


          Question 2:
          What actions does the Council believe it should take, and in what timeframe, to bring
          about the vision?
          Response by Kerri Coyle,           Acting Director      Environment & Sustainable
          Development:
          The Local Economic Plan (LEP) and new Planning Scheme provisions are already
          contributing to a more sustainable, connected and active Hinterland. The LEP and
          associated 68 actions will be reviewed, beginning in 2020, providing an opportunity for
          considered input and comment.

          The new Planning Scheme introduces a placed based approach for Local Plan Areas
          including Hinterland villages such as Pomona. The Strategic framework states,

          “A place based approach to planning is intended to protect and preserve these unique,
          distinct and vibrant local areas. While the community of Noosa Shire shares many values
          and priorities, the on the ground approach to land use planning, infrastructure provision,
          urban design, community and economic development differs from place to place.”

          The 2020-21 Council budget will be an important contributor to Council achieving the
          economic vision of increased diversity across the Noosa Shire including the Hinterland.
          The recently announced expanded community consultation process will provide plenty
          of opportunity for comment and input. In addition, the budget also includes funding to
          develop and commence a place based process in early 2020 where Council will work
          with Local Areas and towns over the coming years to take a more localised planning
          approach.

          The Economic Development Manager and team are available to meet and discuss.




12   NEXT MEETING

     The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 16 January 2020 at the Council Chambers, 9 Pelican
     Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.




13   MEETING CLOSURE

     The meeting closed at 6.15pm.




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