Public exhibition now closed
The CSP is the highest level of Strategic Planning undertaken by local council and identifies the main priorities and aspirations of the community.
The CSP provides Council with a clear set of objectives to achieve the community vision and sets the ten-year plan for the future.
May 2022
In acknowledgement of the financial situation, Council revised the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) which was placed on public exhibition between 20 December 2021 and 21 January 2022.
The revised version strengthened the Responsible theme to better reflect community sentiment and further demonstrate Council’s commitment to financial responsibility. At the time, Council made a commitment to the community to re-exhibit the Revised CSP following the Special Variation decision from IPART.
Council also committed to establishing a Community Reference Group (CRG) to provide advice and guidance on the Revised CSP and the Delivery Program 2022-2025, helping to ensure both are appropriate, effective and focus on the needs of the Central Coast and its residents.
As a result, the draft Revised CSP was informed by the CRG’s input.
The community was invited to view the draft Revised Community Strategic Plan and supporting documents available in the document library below.
Submissions were to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Farmer between 25 May and 21 June 2022.
Outcomes of exhibition
Thank you to those who provided submissions and feedback on the draft Revised Community Strategic Plan. All feedback has been thoroughly reviewed and were considered in the adopted document.
At the meeting of Council on 28 June 2022, Council noted submissions received during the public exhibition and resolved to adopt the Revised Community Strategic Plan.
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Community reference group
Council sought Expressions of Interest from people who live or work on the Central Coast to become part of a Community Reference Group that provided advice and guidance on the Revised Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and Delivery Program 2022-2025 (including the Operational Plan 2022-23).
Council has a custodial role in engaging, refining and preparing the plan on behalf of its community and chooses to include the community in this process.
A Revised CSP and new Delivery Program (including Operational Plan) were developed and required input as to whether these capture the community’s thoughts on the financial situation accurately.
Council invited the Community Reference Group to provide input that will influence further changes to these plans, helping ensure that the voice of the community is heard and considered.
We wanted to hear from individuals who:
- live or work on the Central Coast.
- have a good understanding the region and an interest to make it better.
- have an interest in social, economic and/or environmental issues.
- have links to active community networks.
The community were invited to:
- view the Terms of Reference document
- view the Request for Expression of Interest document
- complete the online Expression of Interest form (now closed)
EOI applications were accepted between 4 February and 18 February 2022.
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Key Dates
Friday 4 February 2022 to Friday 18 February 2022
EOIs accepted
Friday 25 February 2022
Successful applicants notified
Wednesday 9 March 2022
First meeting scheduled
FAQ
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Have questions or want to learn more about this project? Contact us below
Name | Merindah Overhall, Innovation and Performance Partner |
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merindah.overhall@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au |
Name | Paul Foote - Section Manager, Corporate Planning and Reporting |
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paul.foote@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au |
December 2021
Central Coast Council invited the community to provide their feedback on the revised Community Strategic Plan (CSP) between 20 December 2021 and 21 January 2022.
In acknowledgement of the financial situation and the community sentiment, Council revised the CSP.
Under normal circumstances a full review of the CSP would not be required until a local government election is held. However, since its adoption in 2018 - Councils financial situation has significantly changed. The current CSP does not reflect the current community sentiment, nor does it acknowledge Council’s commitment financial responsibility on behalf of the community.
Council is currently under administration and considering the options available to maintain its services and rates via the Special Rate Variation process with IPART. As part of the Special Rate Variation (SRV) process, Council must re-exhibit the CSP.
As part of the re-exhibition Council has strengthened the Responsible theme to better reflect community sentiment and further demonstrate Council’s commitment to financial responsibility.
The community is invited to view the revised Community Strategic Plan and supporting documents available in the document library below.
Submissions were to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Farmer between 20 December 2021 and 21 January 2022.
Outcomes of exhibition
Thank you to those who provided submissions and feedback on the draft Revised Community Strategic Plan. All feedback has been thoroughly reviewed and recommendations were made in a Council Report.
At the meeting of Council on 3 February 2022, Council noted the submissions received during the public exhibition period and resolved to adopt the Revised Community Strategic Plan.
As also noted, Council will undertake another exhibition in May 2022. As Council has had to unavoidably exhibit these IP&R documents over the December 2021 and January 2022 holiday period. These documents do not come into effect until 1 July 2022 and given their importance, this will allow for further amendments, based on community feedback, to be considered.
Will Council proceed with its application to IPART?
Yes. At the meeting of Council on 3 February 2022, Council resolved to proceed with its application to IPART to secure the current rate income for a further 7 years.
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Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Website | www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ |
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In writing | Gosford 91-99 Mann Street Gosford NSW 2250, Australia P. 02 4306 7900 Wyong 2 Hely StreetWyong NSW 2259, Australia P. 02 4306 7900 |