2018-12-11 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 10 - Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023

PURPOSE
An annual action plan will be developed for Noosa Council each
year to progress the goals and objectives of the Cultural Plan.

The Noosa Cultural Plan will harness and direct resources, energy and stakeholder support to achieve a
flourishing future for arts, culture and heritage in the Noosa Shire The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019 – 2023 is a
key Council planning document aligning with, and supporting, Council’s Corporate Plan and our vision “Noosa
Shire – Different by Nature”.

The Cultural Plan recognises the value of arts, culture and heritage to the Noosa community, and to Council
itself. It aims to secure a healthy future for the cultural sector based on shared aspirations and priorities.
It outlines a range of goals and actions across the coming five years to build on existing strengths, address
essential gaps and take advantage of emerging opportunities. It also outlines the role of Council and
stakeholders and the importance of partnership in the delivery of the Cultural Plan.

The Cultural Plan is part of a framework of Council strategies and plans which aim to achieve five major
twenty-year goals:
•   Our environment is protected, enhanced and valued by the community
•   Our community is connected, safe and happy and able to meet their potential
•   Our economy is diverse and resilient
•   Noosa Shire is well managed and sustainable
•   The Noosa Shire community is proud of its Council
Of particular note, the Cultural Plan supports the aims of Council’s planning scheme “The Noosa Plan”, the
Noosa Shire Local Economic Plan and Noosa Design Principles. Importantly, it was a key recommendation of
the Noosa Social Strategy (2016) and supports the objectives in its four focus areas:
•   A cohesive and resilient community
•   An active and healthy community
•   An accessible, diverse and affordable community
•   A creative and informed community
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