2016-07-12 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     12 JULY 2016



REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE


1                        SOCIAL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                           Community Development Coordinator, Alison Hamblin
                                 Community Services Department

Index                            ECM/ Subject/ Noosa Social Strategy

Attachments                      1.   Social Strategy 3 year implementation plan


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2016 and
A.   Adopt the Noosa Social Strategy three (3) year Implementation Plan as set out in Attachment
     1 to the report; and
B.   Request the Chief Executive Officer to provide an update and review of the Implementation
     Plan after twelve (12) months of operation.



REPORT
1.                       Background

Noosa Council adopted the Noosa Social Strategy (the Strategy) at its Ordinary Meeting of 17
December 2015, following a process of:
 statistical analysis
 policy review
 targeted workshops with Councillors, State Government agencies and community stakeholders
 strategy development in collaboration with an external reference group.

The Social Strategy identifies four aspirational themes which will enhance residents and visitors
quality of life. These are that we become:
 a cohesive and resilient community
 an active and healthy community
 an accessible, diverse and affordable community
 a creative and informed community.

The Social Strategy aims to provide a framework to continue to improve our community wellbeing
and cohesiveness. It requires not only a holistic Council approach but major investment by other
government agencies and positive engagement with community and business groups and
individuals to identify and overcome the significant social issues and challenges that we face as a
Shire.



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