At last night’s Ordinary Meeting, Council resolved to publicly exhibit draft documents of the Revised Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program 2022-25, including the Operational Plan and Budget 2022/23, and the Resourcing Strategy for community feedback from Wednesday 25 May to Tuesday 21 June 2022.

These plan of works focus on what the community has told us is important through earlier exhibition in December 2021 and January 2022, and a Community Reference Group (CRG). Feedback received includes the continued delivery of essential services and the maintenance of community facilities, recreation and open spaces.

Council has also refined its Community Strategic Plan to reflect its financial recovery plan and the objectives of maintaining financial sustainability and discipline.

I am pleased to report Council’s financial recovery plan put in place in October 2020 has been successfully executed, with Council meeting all major milestones and targets in this recovery plan. With longer-term stability for our rates revenue, we can continue without interruption our 10-year long-term financial plan that provides financial stability for the organisation.

I encourage the community to have their say on these plans, now is the time to provide feedback on where you want to see improved service levels.

To have your say on the Draft Plans visit yourvoiceourcoast.com

Rik Hart, Administrator