2022-11-04 Special Meeting - Agenda Item 1 - Attachment 1 - Housing Strategy

4.3 Council’s role
The housing crisis is seen by the current Noosa Council as one of the most significant challenges it is likely to face. Accordingly, like many




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other local governments, it is looking for ways to be part of the solution so that Noosa Shire may remain a safe, inclusive community
into the future. The 2021-2030 Economic Development Strategy has acknowledged the need to collaborate on initiatives that improve
accommodation options for workers, as without workers businesses struggle and essential services are depleted.

It's acknowledged that the provision of Social Housing is not the direct responsibility of local government however Councils do have a role to




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play in ensuring there is sufficient housing of the right type for their anticipated population.
The level of involvement, or role Council has will have a direct correlation to the quantum of resources Council invests in this challenge.
The following figure outlines the roles Council can have and the equivalent level of resources.


                                                                    Recognise




                                                                     Monitor




                                                                    Advocate
                R                                                    Regulate




                                                                     Partner
D
                                                                     Deliver




                                                           Figure 3 Range of Roles


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