2017-07-11 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                 11 JULY 2017


2                        SOCIAL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE 2016-2017
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                              Community Development Manager, Alison Hamblin
                                    Community Services Department

Index                               ECM/Subject/Social Policy

Attachments                         1.   Noosa Social Strategy Implementation Update 2016/2017


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2017 on the Social Strategy Implementation Plan
after twelve (12) months of operation and
A.                       Request the Chief Executive Officer provide Council with an update and a revised action
                         plan after a further twelve (12) months of operation;
B.                       Agree to update the 2006 Social Charter to have a greater focus on social justice and
                         inclusiveness; and
C.                       Agree that in 2018 the focus for the Community Round Table will be to seek to address
                         issues of homelessness and affordable housing within the Shire.


REPORT
Background

The 2014/2015 Operational Plan identified the development of a Social Plan for Noosa Shire as a
key objective. A Noosa Social Strategy was adopted in December 2015 covering the period
2016- 2023 (The Social Strategy) which sets out Noosa’s aspirations and social priorities for the
next seven years.

The Social Strategy articulates four key themes which provide the focus for the Strategy’s key
initiatives and actions. They are:
      Cohesive and resilient communities
      Active and healthy communities
      Accessible, diverse and affordable communities
      Creative and informed communities.

When the Strategy was approved at the Ordinary meeting on 17 December 2015, Council
requested the Chief Executive Officer to develop an Implementation Plan detailing a three year
action plan to support the Social Strategy.

The Implementation Plan was prepared and presented to Council in July 2016. It is a whole of
Council plan but primary responsibility for its implementation rests with the Community
Development team.

Implementation Update highlights for 2016/2017
Delivery of the three year Social Strategy action plan is on track (refer Attachment 1 Noosa
Social Strategy Implementation Update 2016/2017).
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