Review planned to create new Council blueprint

Noosa Council is embarking on a major overhaul of its Corporate Plan to create a new 2023-2028 blueprint for the shire. 

Council has engaged Nicholson Sheehan Consulting Group to develop the new plan to reflect the community’s changing needs and priorities. 

CEO Scott Waters said the plan will be developed through extensive community consultation. 

“We have seen so much change in the past few years so it’s timely to review, reflect and create an exciting and invigorated blueprint for our shire,” he said. 

The Corporate Plan is a legislated requirement for councils, but also provides an opportunity to set a direction for the next five years, based on the community's needs, expectations and vision. 

Mayor Clare Stewart said the Corporate Plan helps guide council’s decisions every day. 

“This is a living plan which we will continue to review and revise over time,” she said. 

“It outlines key strategic issues or projects that council will prioritise and advocate for on behalf of the community,” Cr Stewart said. 

“The community will be a key part of developing this new plan.” 

Mr Waters said the current Corporate Plan was updated in September 2018. 

“A lot has changed since the last plan was adopted, with a pandemic, the announcement of the 2032 Olympics and a significant shift in the local economy, so it’s important residents have their say and help shape goals for the next five years,” he said. 

“There will be a series of community workshops, an online survey and sessions with industry to ensure we get a good cross section of input.” 

Cr Stewart encouraged all residents to be active participants in the engagement process. 

“We really want this plan to reflect the views of our shire, so I implore all sections of the community to have their say and put forward their ideas,” she said. 

Consultation will start in the next few weeks with plans to have the 2022-2028 Corporate Plan adopted in January 2023.