NOOSA EVENTS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK, POLICY, AND GOVERNANCE · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                           6 OCTOBER 2026



Finance
Initial implementation of the Noosa Events Strategic Framework, Noosa Events Management Policy
and Events Executive Group Terms of Reference will be undertaken within existing operational
budgets and staffing resources.

Current event funding, sponsorship and support programs will remain in place. No additional budget
allocation is sought through this report. Any future financial implications will be referred to future
budget processes, resulting from implementation of actions.

The Strategic Framework will guide future reviews of Council's event funding, sponsorship and
support programs to ensure continued alignment with the Corporate Plan, adopted strategic priorities
and a balanced event portfolio.


Risk & Opportunities
 Risk                /   Description                            Management Response
 Opportunity

 Strategic               Event decisions become                 Strategic Event Framework aligns
 Alignment Risk          inconsistent with Council priorities   event decision-making with the
                         and adopted strategies.                Corporate Plan and strategic plans.

 Community Risk          Event impacts affect resident          Capacity controls, event assessment
                         amenity and access to public           requirements and strengthened
                         spaces.                                portfolio oversight.

 Environmental           Event activities impact                Increased focus on Sustainability
 Risk                    environmental values and               requirements, capacity management
                         sensitive locations.

 Governance Risk         Lack of coordinated oversight          Establishment of the EEG and
                         across planning, investment and        integrated governance framework.
                         delivery.

 Service Delivery        Increasing complexity of event         Improved assessment pathways,
 Risk                    approvals and stakeholder              relationship management and cross-
                         coordination.                          Council coordination.

 Reputational Risk       Community or stakeholder               Transparent decision-making,
                         dissatisfaction with event             performance measures and reporting.
                         decisions or outcomes.

 Opportunity –           Stronger participation, local pride    Strategic Framework priorities and
 Community               and community benefits.                action plan. Improved
 Outcomes                                                       communications

 Opportunity –           Increased local business               Strategic Framework Action Plan
 Economic                participation and economic             includes expanded business
 Outcomes                benefits.
                                                                leverage and engagement