2014-12-09 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                            9 DECEMBER 2014


Previous Planning
The Noosa Social Plan 2006-2016 was the Shire’s first Social Plan. The Plan was evidence
based and contained detailed demographic profiling. These profiles were useful in
advocating to other levels of government for enhanced community services and facilities.

Key achievements of the Noosa Social Plan 2006-2016 to date:

•     Highlighted areas of disadvantage in the Shire
•     Helped define Council’s role in a range of human and social services
•     Strengthened and helped build social capacity in Noosa Shire by increasing
      connections between individuals and groups
•     Argued the case for enhanced community infrastructure and facilities in Noosa Shire
      including:
           Cooroy Library
           Peregian Community Centre
•     Promoted activities and services to increase the health and well-being of the Noosa
      community
•     Increased opportunities for Noosa residents to participate in civic activities

Ongoing and unfinished business includes:

•     Partnering with other levels of government, business and community providers to
      address affordable housing and accommodation costs in Noosa Shire
•     Delivering a public transport system that meets the access needs of all Noosa
      residents.
•     Development of social enterprises
•     Retaining and increasing social capital and community capacity in Noosa Shire
•     Council working with the community to improve our quality of life
•     Identifying and protecting our cultural heritage
•     Providing essential services and infrastructure

Proposed Social Plan Reference Group

It is proposed that the development of the Social Plan 2016-2023 be progressed through a
Social Plan Reference Group. The purpose of the Reference Group will be to assist the
Community Development Unit to:

•     Shape the format and content of the Social Plan
•     Advocate for availability of the necessary resources
•     Provide a leadership role for the development and prioritisation of the Plan’s objectives
      and outcomes
•     Provide the support mechanism around the Plan
•     Monitor the scope of the Plan
•     Provide input into community and social issues identified.

See Attachment 1 for proposed Social Plan Reference Group.

Previous Council Consideration

Nil




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