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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 10 AUGUST 2021
BRANCH ACTIVITIES RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS CURRENT PRIORITIES THE NEXT QUARTER
Economic Development
Local Economic Plan (LEP) • The strategic intent of the LEP and the • Focus on developing a Local • Finalise Discussion Paper for
implementation associated 68 actions continue to be Economic Strategy discussion paper community consultation
delivered by Council and its partners. for targeted and general consultation • Finalise LEP Strategy and public
• The LEP review continuing with 3 in July/August 2021 release
workshops held with Councillors and the • Recruit & appoint Economic
Business Roundtable. Discussion paper Development Advisor
in final stage of development
• Coordinate the implementation of
• Continued delivery of the COVID USC MOU
Response Business Support
Frameworks and operation of the
Business Roundtable.
Business Support and Development • Working with Business Association to • Continue to support all business • Continue to host and review the
enable the delivery of precinct-based groups including the operation of the operation and activity of the
projects funded by Tourism Noosa – Business Roundtable. Business Round Table
public art, visitor information • Continue to develop and socialise a • Review Professional Services
infrastructure, RV entry statement & site Business Concierge Program across Panel Program for need and
upgrades Council including the adoption of the relevance
• The Council hosted Business State Governments Business • Continue to lead a flexible and co-
Roundtable continues to evolve, meeting Friendly Councils initiative. ordinated approach across
regularly and addressing challenges and • Digital Hub Director continues to Council to support business
ensuring the transfer of information provide mentoring services and recovery
between Council and business manage the transition of potential • Continue to develop and socialise
representative groups. Focus on COVID new tenants. a Business Concierge Program
safety, and feedback to State across Council including the
government on policy and regulation. adoption of the State
• The Economic Development team Governments Business Friendly
continues to work directly with Business Councils initiative.
Associations, including Tewantin, • Transition activity to align with the
Pomona, Cooroy, Noosa Junction, revised Economic Strategy
Sunshine Beach, and Noosaville including the review of the
Economic Development Grants
Program, and Green Economy
Industry Development program.
Industry & Sector Development Tech/Digital • Education Sector – Appoint • Digital Hub expansion – lead
• The Digital Hub is operating at full successful consultant to undertake design of next stage as part of
capacity & the technology school holiday Future Skills Learning Hub feasibility Rufous Street project.
programs have been a huge success. study • Complete Future Skills Learning
Hub feasibility study.
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