Meeting papers

Message from
the Mayor
We have seen significant changes over the                 the need to partner and advocate. Advocacy
past few years, so it is timely to revamp this            and partnership can, does, and will, involve
important strategic document. It reflects the             continued engagement and collaboration
aspirations and strategic priorities of residents,        with a variety of key stakeholders, none being
local business owners, community groups,                  more significant than our Federal and State
Noosa Councillors, and staff.                             Government representatives.
Developed in consultation with the community,             Success is driven by our continued ability
it sets a vision for the future, identifies objectives,   to advocate to every level of government,
and outlines how we will work towards our                 for and on behalf of our community through
common goals as one unified community.                    strong and connected relationships.
 Our community and customers are central                   We continue to provide our community with
to what we do as we continue to make Noosa                programs that connect our residents, promote
a great place to live, work and visit.                    healthy and active lifestyles, grow our economy,
We remain committed to hearing and responding             and support our small businesses. We take
to the collective voices of our community.                very seriously our role of managing our natural
Reviewing the Corporate Plan has allowed us               environment so it can be enjoyed for many
to reinforce this commitment and provided us              years to come.
with the opportunity for a fresh focus aimed              This Corporate Plan outlines not only a
firmly on the delivery of services and resources          collective vision but also provides a strong
that meet both community need and expectation.            commitment from Council. It has an outward
Structured around five themes – Environment,              focus, putting the community at the forefront
Future, Prosperity, Community and Excellence –            of all decision making.
this plan commits council, in collaboration with          Thank-you to everyone for their feedback.
residents, to build a healthy and resilient community.    Your input has played a pivotal role in preparing
The plan is future focused with the knowledge             our Corporate Plan, so it accurately reflects
that we must protect the residential amenity              your aspirations for our future.
of our community while providing appropriate              This is your document, and most importantly, your
and necessary services, infrastructure, and               community, and we are both humbled and grateful
community assets across our Shire.                        for the opportunity to work with and for you.
With the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics set
for South-East Queensland, this document
also considers how we can best leverage from
this once-in-a-generation event.                          Clare Stewart
Similarly, much of this Corporate Plan talks to           Mayor

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