NOOSA EVENTS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK, POLICY, AND GOVERNANCE · Attachment 1 - Noosa Events Strategic Framework

Further detail regarding the current events portfolio, economic contribution, community benefits, impacts,
industry challenges and supporting analysis is provided in Appendix 2 – Noosa Events Portfolio Analysis & Key
Insights.


7.Council’s Role and Responsibilities
Noosa Council plays a central role in how events are planned, supported and managed across the region. This
role is not limited to funding and approving individual events, it is about ensuring that events collectively reflect
community expectations, respect place and contribute positively to Noosa over time, socially, economically
and culturally.

Council’s role can be understood across three key areas:

7.1 Strategic Leader
Council provides strategic leadership by:
    •   Setting the overall direction for events in Noosa through this Strategic Framework
    •   Aligning the events strategy with broader Council priorities and community expectations
    •   Guiding the mix of events across the region over time to ensure a balanced portfolio
This ensures that events contribute to Noosa’s long-term vision and values and maintain a strong connection
to place.

7.2 Funding Partner
Council recognises that strong partnerships, open communication, accountability and a shared commitment
to continuous improvement are essential to the successful delivery of events in Noosa Council expects
supported events to demonstrate high standards of planning, delivery and stewardship, and to contribute
positively to community, environmental and business outcomes. This includes:
    • Supporting organisers through funding, planning and delivery
    • Providing guidance and coordination in achieving council’s strategic outcomes
    • Championing highest standards of sustainability
    • Encouraging continuous improvement
    • Facilitating collaboration between Council, event organisers and key stakeholders.
    • Supporting greater certainty through coordinated planning and communication.

Council recognises that strong partnerships, open communication and mutual accountability are essential to
the successful delivery of events in Noosa.

7.3 Regulator
Noosa Council has a shared responsibility for supporting safe and well-managed events as the regulator and
manager of public land and community spaces. Council's role includes managing access to public land and
infrastructure, protecting community amenity, safeguarding environmental values, and ensuring compliance
with relevant legislation, policies and approval requirements.

The event organiser is responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the event, including public
safety, security, risk management, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance. Event organisers are
expected to identify, assess and manage risks, maintain appropriate safety and emergency management
plans, and work collaboratively with Council, emergency services and other authorities.

Event permits are assessed by their scale, location, timing, risk profile and potential impacts on the community
and environment. Public health and safety remain the primary consideration in Council's decision-making, and
Council may withdraw support, funding or approvals where an event presents an unacceptable risk.
Sustainability Principles



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