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CL.1 Council is an organisation that embraces business excellence

CL.1.1 Financial sustainability is maintained through effective short and long term financial management

CL.1.1.1

Council meets all of its regulatory requirements in relation to

financial management and reporting. C&C Finance

CL.1.1.1.01

Complete Long Term Financial Plan within

statutory timeframe

Adopted within statutory time

frame 100% Manager Finance Project Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Start Complete

CL.1.1.1.02

Complete and lodge Financial

Report/Statements with OLG within

statutory timeframe

Complete and lodge within

statutory timeframe 100% Manager Finance Project Start Complete Not Due To Start Not Due To Start

CL.1.1.1.03

Complete rates and instalment notices

within statutory timeframes

Rates notices and instalment

notices sent within statutory

timeframes on quarterly basis 100% Manager Finance Project Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.1.1.1.04 Complete Payroll runs within timeframe Staff paid within timeframe 100% Manager Finance Project Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.1.1.1.05

Complete quarterly budget reviews within

statutory timeframes


frames 100% Manager Finance Project Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.1.1.1.06

BAS Lodged with ATO within statutory

timeframe

Lodged within statutory

timeframe 100% Manager Finance Project Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.1.1.1.07

Complete Revenue Policy within statutory

timeframes



CL.1.1.1.08

Complete Fees and Charges Schedule within




CL.1.1.1.09

Complete statement of compliance and

lodge with OLG within statutory timeframe



CL.1.1.1.10

Complete and lodge pensioner concession

subsidies with OLG within statutory

timeframe



CL.1.1.1.11

FBT return lodged with ATO within statutory

timeframe

Lodged within statutory

timeframe 100% Manager Finance Project Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Start Complete

CL.1.1.1.12

Develop improved timesheet process and

systems Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.13

Revise Payroll in terms of pre-payments of

some staff wages Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.14

Finalise implementation of Committed

costing Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.15 Review outstanding monies for sale of land Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.16 Review fees and charges Completed by 31 March 015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Complete Not Due To Start

CL.1.1.1.17

Implement IP&R into CivicView and Power

Budget Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.18

Undertake fair value for AASB 113 new

standard Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.19

Implement Blackadder changes into

CivicView and Powerbudget Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.20

Service delivery reviews - provide financial

requirements Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.1.21

Review invoice distribution across

organisation to improve current processes

and streamline. Completed by 30 June 2015 100% Manager Finance Project Start Active Active Complete

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CL.1.1.2

Council meets the requirements contained in the Financial

Planning Policy GM Finance

CL.1.1.2.1

Complete quarterly as part of budget review

process Complete quarterly 100% Manager Finance Project Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.1.1.3

Prepare and implement asset management plan for Plant

according to standards of IIMM Asset Management Manual

and IPWEA Plant Management Manual Ops G&E

CL.1.1.3.1

Manage assets - Plant Replacements

conducted for FY according to Forecast

produced in Civicview or variations as

agreed with DGMO.

Replacements completed as

agreed

All planned replacements

completed

Manager Governance &

Engagement Ongoing Program Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.1.3.2

Commence preparation of Asset

Management Plan for Plant Plan Commenced By end of 2014-2015 FY


Engagement Project Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Complete

CL.1.2 We attract, develop and retain highly skilled staff

CL.1.2.1

Implement the agreed priorities (identified in the OP) from

the Workforce Management Plan SOD SOD

CL.1.2.1.01

Meet Council's hiring, placement and

onboarding needs

Average time to hire of 8 weeks

100% completion rate

Within budget

Time to hire

Induction completion

Costs

Organisational

Development Advisor,

Talent Acquisition &

Development Ongoing Active Active Active Active

CL.1.2.1.02

Identify and facilitate additional

opportunities for "hosted" trainees and

apprentices Identified opportunities filled

Opportunities identified in

line with operational

needs and budget

Organisational




CL.1.2.1.03

Identify and address "group" learning and

development needs

Priority needs met to GM

satisfaction

Learning and development

needs identified

Organisational




CL.1.2.1.04

Develop the leadership and management

capability of our current and future leaders

Program commenced

Training provided

Plans in place and reviewed 6

mthly

Leadership development

program

Management skills

training

Succession plans

Executive Manager,

Strategy & Organisational


CL.1.2.1.05

Continue implementation of improved

performance management system Indoor staff on-line by 30/6/15

Performance review

completion rates

Organisational



Development Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.2.1.06

Identify and develop response to priority

issues arising from staff survey

Qtrly updates provided

Priorities progressed to GM

satisfaction

Survey completed

Results analysed

Action plan agreed

Organisational




CL.1.2.1.07

Coordinate Council's response to the issues

arising from the LGMA Operational and

Management Effectiveness Survey

6 mthly updates provided

Priorities progressed to GM

satisfaction

Survey completed

Results analysed

Action plan agreed

Executive Manager,



CL.1.2.1.08

Implement an updated skills progression

methodology within Council's salary system.

Review completed by 30/6/15

Award compliant

Implementation progressed to

GM satisfaction

Employee consultation

Recommendations agreed

Implementation plan

developed

Executive Manager,


Development Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.2.1.09

Maintain an effective and productive

employee relations environment No adverse findings in IRC


Grievance procedures

Dispute resolution

Executive Manager,



CL.1.2.1.10

Address employee implications from various

organisational review processes Award compliance


Award requirements

Executive Manager,



CL.1.2.2

Oversee the completion of actions contained within the

implementation plan arising from the Organisational Review. SOD SOD COMPLETED 2013-14 Complete Complete Complete Complete

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CL.1.2.3

Improve Council's WHS performance against agreed

measures SOD SOD

CL.1.2.3.1

Complete annual update of WHS Corporate

Plan and implement priority actions

Review undertaken

Plan updated

Priority actions agreed

Regular updates to CET

Qtrly updates provided

Priority actions

implemented or

progressed to GM

satisfaction

Improve Council's

StateCover audit score

Organisational


Employee Wellbeing Ongoing Active Active Active Active

CL.1.2.3.2

Implement agreed employee health and

wellbeing programs. Program developed and agreed Program implemented

Organisational



CL.1.2.3.3

Implement an electronic monitoring system

for incident reporting to enable improved

oversight of corrective actions

System options researched

Cost/benefit analysis

Recommendation agreed

System implemented by

30/6/15

Organisational


Employee Wellbeing Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.2.3.4

Implement actions from the 2014-2018

Equity and Diversity Plan

Plan developed

Priority actions agreed

Regular updates to CET

6 mthly updates provided

Agreed actions

implemented or

progressed to GM

satisfaction

Organisational



CL.1.2.3.5

Oversee organisational response to

workplace injuries including claims and case

management

Incident reports

Claim data and history

Days lost due to injury

Suitable duties register

Achieve reduction in

incidence of injury in line

with National WHS

Strategy as determined by

Safe Work Australia;

Decrease the number and

severity of manual

handling injuries year on

year.

Organisational



CL.1.3 High quality community services and cost effective solutions are delivered

CL.1.3.1

Achieve 80% first contact resolution for Phone and Counter

based Customer Service with available human resources and

budget allocation C&C G&E

CL.1.3.1.1

Implement the Customer Service Charter

Service Standards in responding to customer

enquiries through personal contact,

correspondence and phone calls

Correspondence dealt with

within 15 working days from

receipt;

Phone calls/messages are

returned within 24 hours;

Prompt attendance at counters

and for appointments 100% compliance


Engagement Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.3.1.2

Deliver high quality customer interactions by

resolving customer enquiries/concerns on

first contact

Calls are answered within 3

rings;

Initial interactions are resolved

at first point of contact

75% or greater;

80% first contact

resolution (FCR)



CL.1.3.1.3

Satisfy customer service needs on every

contact through the delivery of consistent

service standards to all customers

Customer service satisfaction

rating measured through

Customer Service and Mystery

Customer Survey results

75% or greater customer

service satisfaction rating

(CSSR)



CL.1.3.1.4

Monitor, review and evaluate complaints

and compliments on a monthly basis and

report on customer service performance

Number of complaints /

compliments received

Reports presented

monthly



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CL.1.3.1.5

Provide administrative and business support

by Customer & Business Services to various

departments within Council in a

professional, accurate and efficient manner

to ensure a high level of service delivery to

the community from the whole of Council

Response times to customer

correspondence/information

requests in Electronic Content

Management (ECM) system

compliant with service level

standards and statutory

timeframes when applicable 100% compliance



CL.1.4 Best practice, sustainability principles, accountability and good governance are incorporated in all that we do

CL.1.4.1

Identify and respond to changes in National, State, regional

and local land use planning principles, statutes and guides Ops LUS

CL.1.4.1.1

Council's Strategic land use planning

program is updated biannually or as

necessary to reflect emerging trends,

community aspirations and to respond to

legislative requirements and/or Council

resolution Program updated biannually 100% Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.2

Council's Planning and development assessment services

provides advice and planning assistance and process

Development Applications and other relevant applications Ops LUS

CL.1.4.2.1

Provide advice in relation to statutory

planning and development assessment

Percentage of enquiries

responded to 100% Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.2.2

Assess and determine development

applications against current statutory and

policy requirements. Ensure Assessments

are in accordance with Section 79c of the

Environmental Planning & Assessment

(EP&A) Act 1979.

The number of successful legal

challenges against Council

decision under Section 123

EP&A Act 1979 0 Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.2.3

Develop procedures to accompany Council's

adopted compliance/ enforcement policy

Number of new procedures

developed 2 Manager Land Use Services Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.4.2.4

Regulatory compliance is undertaken in

accordance with statutory legislation and

the public interest.

Effective response to compliance

issues will be measured by the

number of reviews undertaken

by the NSW Ombudsman that

resulted in Council modifying

compliance procedures 0 Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.2.5

Processing of Construction, Building and

Occupation Certificates. Ongoing

administration and assessment.

Percentage of applications and

certificates issued within

statutory timeframes 75% Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.2.6

Processing all standard Section 149

Applications within 5 working days

Percentage of applications

processed within 5 days 85% Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.2.7

Assessment and processing of complying

development applications. Processing of all

applications as submitted and continuous

improvements identified.

Percentage of Complying

Development Certificates

processed within statutory

timeframes 75% Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.3 Ensure an audit report is conducted annually C&C Finance

CL.1.4.3.1

Finalise implementation of audit

committee, prepare audit plan & conduct

internal audits in accordance with plan

Undertake the audits as

specified in the Audit Plan 100%


Engagement Project Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.3.2

Manage revaluation process with other

relevant managers/staff

Complete annually as part of

financial statement preparation 100% Manager Finance Project Start Complete Not Due To Start Not Due To Start

CL.1.4.3.3 Manage external audit contract Adherence to contract 100% Manager Finance Ongoing Program Not Due To Start Active Not Due To Start Active

CL.1.4.3.4

Ensure external audit is conducted within


External audit is completed

within statutory timeframes 100% Manager Finance Project Start Complete Not Due To Start Complete

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CL.1.4.4

Achieve a governance health check rating of at least 3 in all

items using LGMA/ICAC document

(www.icac.nsw.gov.au/documents/doc_download/1300-

governance-health-check) C&C G&E

CL.1.4.4.1

Finalise Governance Health Check and

commence implementation of Governance

Action/Strategic plan for addressing any

elements with a rating of less than 3.

Draft Governance

Action/Strategic Plan.

Presented to Executive

Team


Engagement Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.1.4.4.2

Commence development of an Information

Management Strategy

Strategy is written, then

updated and reviewed annually

Strategy document

commenced and

consultation completed

Manager Information &

Technology Services Project Active Active Active Active

CL.1.4.4.3 Implement an e-Business Paper System

Scope and determine moist

appropriate system. Implement

system provided resourcing can

be achieved.

e-business Paper system

implemented


Technology Services Project Start Active Active Complete

CL. 1.4.4.4 Develop a Service Catalogue

Service Catalogue of all council

services and levels developed

Catalogue presented to

Executive Team



CL. 1.4.4.5 Review Property and Land Management

Prepare reports on Propery and

Land Management

Present reports to

Executive Team.

Implement

recommendations from

report.



CL.1.4.5 Complete Procurement Roadmap C&C G&E

CL.1.4.5.1

Conduct Procurement & Stores within

Council according to centre-led model.

Tenders requiring Council

approval have a procurement

plan. Demonstrable savings

(against previous pricing or from

administrative efficiencies) from

better non-tender procurement

initiatives

100%

$10K



CL.1.4.5.2

Implement Phase 1 of Procurement

Roadmap Actions in Phase 2 of Roadmap

All actions completed

where approved by

Executive Team to be

implemented



CL.1.4.6

Benchmark Community's perception of Council's

Communication in 2014 and achieve a score of 3.25 for this

measure in a 2016 survey. C&C G&E

CL.1.4.6.1

Respond and report on progress of 2012

Community Satisfaction Survey

Responses prepared and

presented to council. 100%



CL.2 Our community is informed and engaged with a strong sense of civic leadership

CL.2.1 The community is engaged in decision making and implementation

CL.2.1.1

Review all S355 Committees for Council for compliance with

guidelines and operational effectiveness GM C&C

CL.2.1.1.1

Update Guidelines and templates for

Committees and provide training in such.

Guidelines updated in

consultation with

Committies/Council and training

provided 100%

Manager Community

Wellbeing Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.2.1.2

Improve the overall score on the Community Satisfaction

Survey from the results of the 2012 Survey GM G&E

CL.2.1.2.1

Implement Governance Arrangements in

relation to the proposed special rate

variation.

Establishment of, and operation

of, a whole of council

Sustainability Committee, and

Internal Program Boards relative

to Financial Sustainability and

Transport Infrastructure.

Committee and boards

constituted and operating. General Manager Ongoing Program Start Active Active Active

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CL.2.1.2.2

Continue Service Delivery Reviews on

priority services as identified in the 2012

Community Survey as resources permit.

Each service review reported to

Council.

100% of service reviews

reported to Council within

8 months of

commencement General Manager Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CL.2.2 Civic leadership is recognised, supported and rewarded

CL.2.2.1

Recognise Civic Leadership within our community through

annual awards and ceremonies GM G&E

CL.2.2.1.1

Support the Australia Day S355 Committee

in the recognition of appropriate civic

leaders through Australia Day awards

Appropriate support from

Communications & Community

Engagement Officer within

available resources Successfully run event


Engagement Project Active Active Complete

CL.2.2.1.2

Provide community engagement support for

Volunteers Day






Engagement Project Not Due To Start Start Active Complete

CL.2.2.1.3

Provide community engagement support for

Harmony Day






Engagement Project Not Due To Start Start Complete

CL.2.3 We are proactive in supporting, through representation and celebration, the needs and desires of the community

CL.2.3.1

The Delivery Program supports the aspirations of the

community as identified through the Community Vision GM G&E

CL.2.3.1.1

Report to Council on at least a 6 monthly

basis on progress against the operational

plan. All reports presented to Council

Within three months of

end of period.


Engagement Project Active Active Active Active

CL.2.3.2

Represent the aspirations of the community as expressed in

the Community Vision as opportunities are identified GM T&ED

CL.2.3.2.1

Attend a wide cross section of community

meetings to understand various objectives

and ideals. Review local newspapers to

understand current issues in the community

Be well informed on relevant

community matters and be able

to make connections between

organizations to benefit the

community

Attend at least one

meeting every fortnight

where these meetings are

relevant.

Manager Economic &

Business Development Ongoing Program Start Active Active Active

CL.2.3.2.2

Conduct consultation workshops across the

Shire to garner input on the future strategic

direction of the tourism industry and wider

economy

Aim for strong attendance and

wide cross section of industry.

Initiate supportive consultation

strategies in line with the

Council's Community

Engagement Strategy

Urunga - 1 x tourism

workshop and 1 x general

industry workshop.

Bellingen - 1 x tourism


industry workshop.

Dorrigo - 1 x tourism


industry workshop

Manager Economic &

Business Development Project Active Active Active Active

CL.3 Council is proactive in representing the needs of our community

CL.3.1 Strong partnerships exist with all levels of government, peak bodies and the community

CL.3.1.1

Review all S355 Committees for Council for compliance with

guidelines and operational effectiveness GM CW

CL.3.1.1.0

Update Guidelines and templates for

Committees and provide training in such.

Guidelines updated in

consultation with

Committies/Council and training

provided 100%

Manager Community

Wellbeing Project Start Active Active Complete

CL.3.1.2

Maintain membership and active involvement in MIDROC,

GMAC and relevant subgroups GM GM

CL.3.1.2.1

Contribute to Regional strategic planning

related to proposed government reform

Attendance at GMAC, MIDROC

and other relevant meetings. 100% General Manager Project Active Active Active Active

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CL.3.1.3

Reconstitute all Advisory Committees as per Council's

resolution of November 2012 and support these committees

through Quarterly meetings GM C&C COMPLETED - PREVIOUS YEAR Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.3.1.3.1 COMPLETED - PREVIOUS YEAR Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.3.2 We are consultative

CL.3.2.1 Execute the Community Engagement Policy and Strategy C&C G&E

CL.3.2.1.1

Community Engagement Framework

documents and Council Report Template

documents made available to all staff.

Community Engagement section

included on all Council Reports. 100%



CL.3.2.1.2

Extend the reach of the adopted Community

Engagement Methods: inform, consult,

involve and collaborate by utilising agreed

social media tools.

Adopted Social Media Policy;

Adopted Social Media Strategy;

Established Social Media Usage

Procedures 100%


Engagement Project Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.3.2.1.3

Update Community Engagement Strategy to

incorporate social media tools

CE Strategy updated and made

available to staff 100%


Engagement Project Complete Complete Complete Complete

CL.3.3 The principles of social justice underpin our activities and decision making processes

CL.3.3.1 Implement the Social Plan C&C CW

CL.3.3.1.1

Implementation of Social plan priorities as

funds permit.

Apply for at least 2 grants

relating to Social plan if grant

funding program available 2 grants applied for.

Manager Community

Wellbeing Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CW.1 Our children, youth and seniors are valued, involved and supported

CW.1.1 Youth and seniors programs and activities are in place and actively supported

CW.1.1.1

Develop and implement a Community Support Policy and

Procedures which enables Council to improve governance

around donations and support C&C CW

CW.1.1.1.1

Continue offering library programs such as

Baby Bounce, Summer Reading Club,

Children's Book Week, Library and

Information Week, National Simultaneous

Storytime, author visits, school holiday

activities and Library Lovers Day.

Number of people

attending events

Consistent or increase in

attendance

Manager Community


CW.1.1.1.2

Establish aged services inter agency to foster

co-ordinated programs and partnerships Interagency established

2-3 interagency meetings

held

Manager Community

Wellbeing Project Start Active Active Active

CW.1.1.2

Continue the provision of the Dorrigo Support Centre and

develop and implement a Vision for the Support Centre C&C CW

CW.1.1.2.1

Dorrigo Support Centre to undertake quality

assessment process by a third party verifier Quality assessment undertaken

Assessment produces

action plan for any

improvements

Manager Community


CW.1.1.3 Implement the Vision for the Youth Centre C&C CW

CW.1.1.3.1

Foster collaborative relationships with the

S355 Committee and assist in the

implementation of the Vision where

appropriate.

Attend S355 Committee

meetings Attend 3 meetings

Manager Community


CW.1.2 Strong partnerships between schools and our community are in place to allow for intergenerational and cultural learning

CW.1.2.1


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified C&C CW

CW.1.2.1.1

Provide demonstrations/presentations

about the library's physical and online

resources

Number of people attending

demonstrations/ presentations.

Number of loans. Usage of

online resources.

Increase in loans. Increase

in use of online resources.

Manager Community


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Work with groups using Bellingen Seniors &

Information Centre on shared use of space

Number of meetings held and

number shared spaces

2 meetings and 2 shared

spaces

Manager Community


CW.1.3 Students have a variety of mechanisms such as a support centre and local scholarships

CW.1.3.1 Implement the Youth Centre Vision C&C CW

CW.1.3.1.1

Foster collaborative relationships with the

S355 Committee and assist in the

implementation of the Vision where

appropriate.

Attend S355 Committee

meetings Attend 3 meetings

Manager Community


CW.1.3.2

Development and implement a Community Support Policy

and Procedures which enables Council to improve

governance around donations and support C&C CW

CW.1.3.2.1

Continue to promote Community Support

Policy Advertise twice a year

Applications received for

two rounds

Manager Economic &

Business Development Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CW.1.3.2.2

On-going implementation of Community

Support Policy

Assess, process and recommend

requests for support under the

policy

2 funding rounds per year

of support provided

Manager Economic &


CW.1.4 Opportunities exist to share the experience and wisdom of seniors

CW.1.4.1 Implement the Social Plan C&C CW

CW.1.4.1.1

Implementation of Social plan priorities as

funds permit. Apply for grants for key priorities

No. of grants applied for

where funding programs

available

Manager Community


CW.1.4.2

Continue the provision of the Dorrigo Support Centre and

develop and implement a Vision for the Support Centre C&C CW

CW.1.4.2.1

Dorrigo Support Centre to continue revision

of services and to provide opportunities for

intergenerational learning

Output service hours by service

category

Output hours achieved as

per funding requirements

Manager Community


CW.2 We are a learning and creative community

CW.2.1 The benefits and understanding of lifelong learning are promoted

CW.2.1.1

Provide internet access to the community in selected public

places C&C ITS

CW.2.1.1.0

Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of wi-

fi in Bellingen Library park area Provision of wi-fi Availability of service



CW.2.1.1.1

Wi-fi expansion around outside of Dorrigo

and Urunga libraries

1 - coverage at Urunga; 2 -

coverage at Dorrigo

1, 2 - in park area in front

of library



CW.2.2 There are opportunities for lifelong learning including regaining and retaining traditional skills

CW.2.2.1



CW.2.2.1.1

Facilitate or promote opportunities for life

long learning e.g. U3A, mentoring

No. of opportunities facilitated

or promoted

No. of opportunities

facilitated or promoted

Manager Community


CW.2.3 Our community is motivated to participate in lifelong learning activities

CW.2.3.1



CW.2.3.1.1

Facilitate promotion of opportunities e.g.

website, banner poles, partnering in service

with community organisations


or promoted



Manager Community


CW.2.4 A diversity of cultural and artistic activities are available across the Shire

CW.2.4.1



CW.2.4.1.1

Facilitate promotion of opportunities e.g.

website, banner poles, partnering in service

with community organisations


or promoted



Manager Community


CW.2.4.1.2

Continue to support the Arts and Cultural

Committee and finalise the Public Art Plan

No. of meetings and inter

meeting support and plan

finalised

5 per year. Plan publicly

available

Manager Community

Wellbeing Ongoing Program Active Start Active Active

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CW.3 We value, honour and actively acknowledge our Gumbaynggirr culture and heritage

CW.3.1 We actively engage with and include the perspectives and knowledge of aboriginal people

CW.3.1.1

Meet at least twice a year with local Gumbaynggirr elders to

discuss Council activities and obtain their input as

stakeholders C&C CW

CW.3.1.1.1

Continue to meet with Gumbaynggirr elders

to discuss activities and obtain input as

stakeholders Meet 2 times per year 2 times per year

Manager Community


CW.3.2 Opportunities exist to learn about our aboriginal language, history and culture

CW.3.2.1

Expand the catalogue of Aboriginal resources in all three

libraries C&C CW

CW.3.2.2.1

Promote the catalogue of Aboriginal

Resources through Council newsletters,

school newsletters and local newspapers

Number of loans of Aboriginal

resources.

Increase in loans of

Aboriginal resources.

Manager Community


CW.3.3 We have regular aboriginal events, activities and storytelling in an appropriate cultural space

CW.3.3.1

Meet at least twice a year with local Gumbaynggirr elders to

facilitate and/or promote Aboriginal events, activities and

story telling C&C CW

CW.3.3.1.1

Continue to meet with Gumbaynggirr elders

to discuss activities and obtain input as

stakeholders 2 times per year 2 times per year

Manager Community


CW.3.4 Gumbaynggirr place and language is acknowledged through signage and other mechanisms

CW.3.4.1

Develop a policy and/or guidelines in relation to the

acknowledgement of Gumbaynggirr place and language C&C CW

CW.3.4.1.1

Continue to meet with Gumbayngirr elders

re acknowledgement of place and signage As occasions arise 2 times per year

Manager Community

Wellbeing Ongoing Program Start Active Active Start

CW.4 We are connected, safe and healthy with a strong sense of community

CW.4.1 Community groups actively communicate and collaborate

CW.4.1.1

Ready access to relevant stakeholders for community

engagement purposes C&C CW

CW.4.1.1.1

Libraries provide space for community

groups to meet.

Number of visits to the library.

Number of meeting room

bookings at Bellingen Library.

Completion of Dorrigo library

extension - usage of extension.

Increase visits to the

library. Increase in

bookings for the meeting

rooms in Bellingen Library.

Use of Dorrigo Library

meeting room once

extension completed.

Manager Community

Wellbeing Ongoing Program Start Active Active Active

CW.4.1.1.2

Offer community groups the opportunity to

post details of their events on Council's

website and include an article in Council's

newsletter

Community groups informed of

opportunity to promote their

events

Increased number of

community events

promoted in Council's

media

Manager Community


CW.4.2 There is connection between and across our communities

CW.4.2.1

Ready access to relevant stakeholders for community

engagement purposes C&C CW

CW.4.2.1.1 Promote interagency meetings

No. of interagency meetings

attended by multiple community

organisations 4 per year

Manager Community

Wellbeing Ongoing Program Start Active Active Active

CW.4.2.1.2

Offer community groups the opportunity to

post details of their events on Council's

website and include an article in Council's

newsletter

Community groups informed of

opportunity to promote their

events

Increased number of

community events

promoted in Council's

media

Manager Community


CW.4.2.1.3

Access and Inclusion Plan adopted and

action taken on high priority items

Council adoption of plan and

action commenced on priority

items

Action on top 3 priorities

where funding permits

Manager Community


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CW.4.3 We have the programs, services and infrastructure to ensure a safe community

CW.4.3.1

Where required resource emergency services (RFS, SES, etc.)

to enable appropriate response C&C Assets

CW.4.3.1.1

Liaise with emergency service organisations

and assess ability of Council to allocate

available resources on a priority basis

Operational staff aware of need

to reallocate resources as

required by emergency

situations

All operational managers

and supervisors informed

Deputy General Manager

Operations Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CW.4.3.2

Conduct operational planning, liaison and execution with

emergency services. Attend 80% of LEMC Meetings. Council

representative at all activations of District Emergency

Operations Centre where requested by District Emergency

Management Officer C&C Assets

CW.4.3.2.1

Liaise with all relevant emergency services.

Attend District Emergency Operation Centre

when requested. Attend formal LEMC

meetings

Percentage of LEMC meetings

attended during year. Time to

attend District Emergency

Operations Centre after request

At least 80% of LEMC

meetings attended during

year. Attendance at

District Emergency

Operations Centre within

2 hours of request



CW.4.3.2.2

Conduct planning, liaison, support and

coordination with emergency services

organisations

Number of meetings and

contacts

Attend 3 liaison meetings

and coordination contact

twice a year with regional

office

Manager Community


CW.4.3.3 Provide beach control activities at designated beaches C&C Assets

CW.4.3.3.1

Contract the successful tenderer for the

lifeguard service and implement a

monitoring program

Contract signed and commenced

and monitoring program

developed & commenced

Contract and monitoring

commenced by September

school holidays

Manager Community


CW.4.3.4

Conduct enforcement activities as required by legislation and

Council resolution C&C LUS

CW.4.3.4.1

Provide ranger service to enable Council to

conduct enforcement activities as required

by legislation and Council resolution Ranger Service being provided Respond to all complaints Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CW.4.3.4.2

Prepare Companion Animals Management

Plan

Draft Plan developed and

adopted by Council Plan adopted by Q3 Manager Land Use Services Project Start Active Active Complete

CW.4.3.4.3

Implement local swimming pools register,

inspection regime and community

awareness program

• Undertake inspections of private

swimming pools

• Undertake mandatory point of sale

inspections

Number of properties inspected

and issued with Compliance

Certificates 160 inspections Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

CW.4.3.4.4

Regulate food risks to the public. Carry out

inspections and regulatory compliance

checks in compliance with Food Authority

Standard. Respond to complaints relating to

hygiene. Ensure food labelling requirements

are met

Inspect all Food and Licensed

premises annually 85% Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Complete

CW.4.3.4.5 GIS acquisition & implementation

GIS acquired and

implementation completed 100% Manager Land Use Services Project Active Active Active Complete

CW.4.3.4.6 Review Bushfire Mapping Bushfire map ratified by RFS Map Ratified by Q4 Manager Land Use Services Project Active Active Active Complete

CW.4.4 Our community is diverse, tolerant and understanding

CW.4.4.1



CW.4.4.1.1

Facilitate and promote Harmony Day and

similar activities

Harmony Day observed and

celebrated; other similar

activities supported

1 Harmony Day 1 other

similar activity

Manager Community

Wellbeing Project Active Active Active Active

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LE.1 We have clean water which is protected and used sustainably

LE.1.1 Our waterways are valued, protected and enhanced

LE.1.1.1

Implement the Bellinger & Kalang Rivers Estuary Action Plan

(subject to Grant funding success) C&C S&NR

LE.1.1.1.1 Implement Antimony Water Quality Testing

Number of water quality testing

samples taken surrounding the

Wild Cattle Creek sub catchment

8 samples and 1 analysis

report

Manager Sustainability &

Natural Resources Project Active Active Active Complete

LE.1.1.1.2

Implement Stage 1 of Bellinger River

Floodplain & Estuary Water Quality

Improvement project (subject to NSW

government grant funding success)

Number of Bellinger Valley Dairy

Farmers proactively engaged in

project

Implement improved dairy

effluent management

practices in up to 6 farms


Natural Resources Project Start Active Active Active

LE.1.1.1.3

Implement Stage 2 of the Rock Fillets for

Fish Fillets Project to improve estuary

ecosystem health

Number of Bellinger estuary

public riparian revegetation sites

maintained

Maintain 900m2 of

Bellinger estuary riparian

revegetation across 3 sites


Natural Resources Project Active Active Active Active

LE.1.1.1.4

Implementation and monitoring of Council’s

on-site sewerage management program

Implement Council’s on-site

Sewerage Management Systems

Strategy (Number of septic

inspections per annum) 500 inspections Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

LE.1.2 We minimise our use of water

LE.1.2.1 Overall reduction in Council's own water usage Ops Works

LE.1.2.1.1

Conduct review of councils water usage to

identify opportunities for water

consumption reduction

Review conducted.

Recommendations implemented

where appropriate and

resources.

Reduce water

consumption as per

recommendations.

Manager Water & Waste

Water Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

LE.1.3 We use our water and wastewater using best management practices

LE.1.3.1 Review and implement the Sewer Asset Management Plan Ops W&WW

LE.1.3.1.1

Review and execute SAMP to ensure that

they are up-to-date, relevant, reflect best

practice in local government asset

management and is adopted by Council. Will

include measures/KPI's and targets SAMP complete 2nd Quarter 2015


Water Ongoing Program Active Active Complete Complete

LE.1.3.2 Review and implement the Water Asset Management Plan Ops W&WW

LE.1.3.2.1

Review WAMP and execute to ensure that

they are up-to-date, relevant, reflect best

practice in local government asset

management and is adopted by Council. Will

include measures/KPI's and targets WAMP complete 2nd Quarter 2015


Water Ongoing Program Active Active Complete Complete

LE.1.3.2.2 Construct Bellingen Water Reservoir

Construct Bellingen Water

Reservoir Construction underway


Water Project Active Active Active Active

LE.1.3.3

Meet all legislative requirements for Water & Sewer

(measure licence reporting & NSW Office of Water

benchmarking report). Ops W&WW

LE.1.3.3.1

To have minimal health or environmental

damage, through monitoring of faecal

coliform counts in waterways

Test results within licence

conditions Ongoing



LE.1.3.4

Implement the Strategic Business Plans for Water and

Wastewater including specific measure and expectations

against those measures Ops W&WW

LE.1.3.4.1

Execute Strategic Business Plan to achieve

defined measures and targets within that

plan

Measures within plan

implemented Ongoing



LE.1.3.4.2

Construction of a new sewerage treatment

plant in Dorrigo

Plant commissioned and

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LE.1.3.5 Implement new Asset Management Software Ops W&WW

LE.1.3.5.1

Clearly define requirements for Asset

Management Software and report to Council

on options Software commissioned Q4



LE.2 Our surroundings are quiet and clean

LE.2.1 Noise pollution is managed

LE.2.1.1

Conduct enforcement activities as required by legislation and

Council resolution Ops LUS

LE.2.1.1.1

Provide ranger service to enable Council to

conduct enforcement activities as required

by legislation and Council resolution Ranger service being provided Respond to all complaints Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

LE.2.1.1.2

Report on noise enforcement actions in

conjunction with other scheduled

enforcement reporting Reporting undertaken quarterly 100% Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

LE.2.1.2


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified Ops LUS

LE.2.1.2.1

Undertake awareness campaign dealing with

barking dogs

Media Release and targeted

letter box drop 100% Manager Land Use Services Project Start Active Complete Complete

LE.2.2 Air pollution is minimised

LE.2.2.1 Enforce Policy - Control of Burning Ops LUS

LE.2.2.1.1 Review no-burn Policy

Policy current and reflects

community and statutory

requirements Review completed by Q4 Manager Land Use Services Project Not Due To Start Start Active Complete

LE.2.2.1.2

Integrate air pollution complaint system

with other complaint reporting systems Systems integrated

System review

commenced Manager Land Use Services Project Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Active Active

LE.3 We reduce, reuse and recycle

LE.3.1 The consumption of resources is minimised

LE.3.1.1

Reduce Council's own use of paper through printing and

copying by 5% over 4 years C&C S&NR

LE.3.1.1.1

Continue to capture numbers and types of

paper documents produced from available

information

Report of systems and

procedures reviewed Completed report


Technology Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

LE.3.1.1.2

Continue to capture numbers and types of

paper documents produced from available

information

Report on paper usage with

available data Completed report



LE.3.1.1.3

Completion of Property File scanning and

commencing next phase of paper

documents to digitise Property Files scanned 100%



LE.3.2 We reduce, reuse and recycle our waste

LE.3.2.1

Provide an annual education initiative highlighting ways the

community can reduce, reuse and recycle our waste C&C S&NR

LE.3.2.1.1

Support the community in Clean-Up

Australia Day campaign

Number of sites for waste to be

collected as part of Clean-Up

Australia Day sites 5


Natural Resources Project Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Start Complete

LE.3.3 Our community has access to convenient recycling facilities and services

LE.3.3.1

Implement the Business Model Review of Council's Waste &

Resource Recovery Facilities C&C S&NR

LE.3.3.1.1 Continue to operate the Raleigh Reuse Shop

Reuse Shop is staffed and

operating Friday, Saturday and

Sundays 100%


Natural Resources Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

LE.3.3.1.2

Continue to provide high quality kerbside

waste services and operate waste facilities

at Raleigh, Dorrigo and Bellingen

Ensure all kerbside waste

collection service issues are

actioned by contractor within 24

hours 100%



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LE.3.3.1.3

Implement Stage 2 of the Business Model

Review to ensure Council's resource

recovery facilities are compliant with EPA

requirements (budget dependant) and

efficiently resourced

Recruit and train waste

attendants across Council's

waste facilities, Council to adopt

LEMP, develop Operational

Management Plan for Bellingen

Transfer Station, contribute to

the waste collection service

contract negotiations, review

Council's waste fees & charges -

5 items

Recruit up to 6 waste

attendants, Council to

adopt LEMPs, develop 1

operational plan,

contribute to the waste

collection service contract

negotiations, review

Council's waste fees &

charges


Natural Resources Project Start Active Active Complete

LE.4 We live sustainably and reduce our ecological footprint and contribution to climate change

LE.4.1 Our community is informed and acts to reduce our ecological footprint

LE.4.1.1

Implement the Bellingen Climate Change Risk Adaption

Strategy C&C S&NR

LUS

Implement Recommendations from Coastal

Zone Management Plan

Review relevant

recommendations of the Plan

and identify those which can be

implement in accordance with

Planning Reforms. Prioritise and

schedule as appropriate

Review completed End of

Q4 Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Complete

LE.4.1.1.1

Review the actions from the Bellingen

Climate Change Risk Adaption Strategy to be

categorised as high, medium and low

actions

Finalise the Coastal Zone Plan of

Management

Council to adopt the

Coastal Zone Plan of

Management & seek

funding to facilitate

implementation of actions


Natural Resources Ongoing Program Active Active Complete Complete

LE.4.2 Alternative forms of energy are embraced

LE.4.2.1

Substantially decrease mains electricity usage and running

costs by running the Admin Building Server Room (all

hardware including servers, networking and phone system)

on solar power, by the end of June 2017 C&C ITS

LE.4.2.1.1

Report with costings and options from solar

suppliers

1 - number of quotes received; 2

- estimated cost savings

1 - three quotes; 2 -

payback on investment

within ten years



LE.4.2.2

Implement actions from the Bellingen Emissions Reduction

Program (BERP) C&C S&NR

LE.4.2.2.1

Review the Bellingen Emissions Reduction

Program to determine effectiveness in

achieving reduction in energy/greenhouse

gas emissions

Email all relevant managers

quarterly energy

consumption/greenhouse gas

emission reports, implement

energy efficiency opportunities

Produce 4 quarterly

energy/greenhouse gas

emission reports for

managers, implement 3

high priority energy

efficiency opportunities



LE.5 We protect and enhance our biodiversity

LE.5.1 Our community understands the value of biodiversity

LE.5.1.1


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified C&C S&NR

LE.5.1.1.1

Build partnerships with the community

through Quarterly meetings of the

Environmental Sustainability Advisory

Committee (ESAC) to engage community on

biodiversity projects Number of ESAC meetings held 4



LE.5.2 Biodiversity is managed and protected for future generations

LE.5.2.1

Planning controls to improve our biodiversity and protect

threatened species are developed and/or refined and

adopted by Council as required Ops LUS

LE.5.2.1.2

Prepare Koala Plan of Management for the

Shire

Koala Plan of Management

adopted

Koala Plan of Management

adopted Q1 Manager Land Use Services Project Complete

LE.5.2.1.4

Review recommendations in the adopted

Koala Plan of Management and ascertain

those which can be implemented by Council

Review undertaken and relevant

recommendations identified Review completed by Q3 Manager Land Use Services Project Not Due To Start Active Complete Complete

LE.5.2.2

Complete the Dangar Falls Plan of Management and

implement on ground upgrades of the Reserve C&C S&NR

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LE.5.2.2.1

Implement Stage 2 of the Dangar Falls

Reserve upgrade

Stage 2 of boardwalk is

constructed & labyrinth

improvements are made

Construct up to 20 metres

of boardwalk & labyrinth

improvements are made


Natural Resources Project Not Due To Start Start Active Complete

LE.5.2.3

Implement the Bellingen Island Biodiversity Restoration

Project C&C S&NR

LE.5.2.3.1

Maintain Bellingen Island Restoration

Project

Number of Bellingen Island

revegetation sites are

maintained

Maintain 0.5ha

revegetation across 3

projects sites at Bellingen

Island


Natural Resources Project Active Active Active Active

LE.5.2.4 Implement the Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance Project C&C S&NR

LE.5.2.4.1

Implement Stage 3 of the Jaliigirr

Biodiversity Alliance Project (Bellinger River

Tree way & Dorrigo National Park

Protection)

Number of Jaliigirr Biodiversity

Alliance Project Sites

implemented

Up to 8ha of weed control

and 2ha of revegetation

projects are implemented

across 6 sites



LE.5.3 Threats to biodiversity are identified and mitigated

LE.5.3.1

Implement the North Coast Weeds Advisory Committee

(NCWAC) Weeds Action Program (WAP) C&C S&NR

LE.5.3.1.1

Implement the 12 annual objectives of the

North Coast Weeds Advisory Commitee

Weeds Action Program

Number of annual NCWAC WAP

objectives implemented

12 annual objectives

implemented, up to 25ha

of weed control

completed



LE.5.3.2

Implement Council's responsibilities as the Local Control

Authority under the NSW Noxious Weeds Act 1993s C&C S&NR

LE.5.3.2.1

Conduct up to 400 annual inspections as the

Local Control Authority under the NSW

Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (dependant on

Council adopting SDR Review for Weed

Management Services recommendation)

Number of weed inspections

conducted Up to 400



LE.5.3.2.2

Implement Stage 1 of SDR Review for Weed

Management Services (dependant on

Council adopting recommendation)

Recruit & train part-time Weeds

Inspector 1



LE.6 We work together to protect and enhance our environment

LE.6.1 The guidance of the custodial people is recognised

LE.6.1.1



LE.6.1.1.1

Support an Aboriginal Green Team to

implement on ground works for weed

control and/or bush regeneration (subject to

external grant funding success)

Number of project sites an

Aboriginal Green Teams works

on (subject to external grant

funding success) 1



LE.6.2 Our community is informed and educated on environmental issues, threats and opportunities

LE.6.2.1

Provide information to the community on environmental

issues, threats and opportunities which are specific to our

Shire through Quarterly meetings of the Environmental

Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) C&C S&NR

LE.6.2.1.1

Provide financial support to community

groups for environmental sustainability

projects via the Environment Levy

Community Fund (ELCF). Funding up to

$5,000 per project competitively assessed. Number of projects supported 10


Natural Resources Project Start Active Active Complete

LE.6.2.1.2

Build partnerships with the community

through Quarterly meetings of the

Environmental Sustainability Advisory

Committee (ESAC) Number of ESAC meetings held 4



LE.6.3 The contribution of our community groups are fostered, supported and celebrated

LE.6.3.1

Continue recognition activities for community groups and

individuals C&C T&ED

LE.6.3.1.1

Conduct annual Volunteer's Day

Celebrations and develop a professional

development program for volunteers who

support Council's services

Initiate a survey seeking input

from volunteers on their job

satisfaction

Aim for 80% satisfaction

rate from volunteers

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PP.1 We have a diversity of beautiful spaces that foster community happiness and wellbeing

PP.1.1 We have a variety of passive recreation spaces including riversides, parks and reserves

PP.1.1.1

Review and implement the Open Spaces Asset Management

Plan (OSAMP) including measures and targets Ops Assets

PP.1.1.1.1

Consider and respond to requests for

passive recreation needs and update

OSAMP as appropriate

Time to respond to passive

recreation needs requests.

Update OSAMP during next

review

Provide response within 3

weeks

Manager Asset

Management & Design Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

PP.1.1.1.2

Deliver the programs within the Section 94

Open Space Plan Works delivered

Within timeframes

outlined in the Section 94

Plan

Manager Asset

Management & Design Project Active Active Active Active

PP.1.2 We have a variety of active recreation spaces including playgrounds, sporting fields and multipurpose centres

PP.1.2.1

Review and implement the Open Spaces Asset Management

Plan (OSAMP) including measures and targets Ops Assets

PP.1.2.1.1

Consider and respond to requests for active

recreation needs and update OSAMP as

appropriate

Time to respond to active

recreation needs requests.

Update OSAMP during next

review


weeks

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PP.1.2.1.2

Execute the maintenance function in

relation to town parks and reserves to

agreed service standards and within budget

Condition of town parks and

reserves

Town parks and reserves

well maintained within

budget

Manager Asset


PP.1.3 We have a variety of shared community spaces including meeting spaces accommodating public art, cultural and environmental amenity

PP.1.3.1

Review and implement Council's Building Asset management

Plan (BAMP) including measures and targets. Ops Assets

PP.1.3.1.1


building asset management needs and

update BAMP as appropriate

Time to respond to building

asset management requests.

Update BAMP during next

review


weeks

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PP.1.3.1.2

Public art plan adopted and action taken to

promote plan

Council adoption of plan and

action commenced on priority

items

Plan promoted on website

and directly to Chambers

of Commerce, community

organisations and

potential public art

installers as well as within

Council

Manager Community


PP.2 We have a mixture of affordable sustainable housing options for all in our community

PP.2.1 There are affordable housing options for all through a diversity of mechanisms including increased public and community housing

PP.2.1.1

Execute the priorities and meet the targets contained within

the Strategic Land use Planning Program Ops LUS

PP.2.1.1.1 Undertake a Sewer Modelling project

Understand system capacity to

inform the strategic waste water

management plan Complete project



PP.2.1.1.2

Review residential

density provisions in Chapter 2 of Bellingen

DCP 2010 upon completion of sewer

modelling.

Upon completion of sewer

modelling, density review

commenced.

Commenced in next

quarter following

completion of sewer

modelling. Manager Land Use Services Project Active Active Active Active

PP.2.2 Sustainable building and retrofitting of existing housing stock is the standard approach

Undertake review of opportunities for

incorporation of sustainable building

controls in new planning documents. Review undertaken Review undertaken by Q4 Manager Land Use Services Project Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Start Complete

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Represent the aspirations of the community

as expressed in the Community Vision as

opportunities are identified

Evidence of support as

opportunities arise

All relevant opportunities

acted upon. Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

PP.2.3 Eco-village and community living developments for mixed ages are encouraged

PP.2.3.1



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Facilitate Planning Proposals where it is

considered that they adhere to the strategic

direction

Number of planning proposals

facilitated.

All relevant opportunities

acted upon. Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

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PP.2.4 Heritage buildings and sites are protected

PP.2.4.1

Review, complete and update the Heritage Inventory to

reflect those items listed in BLEP 2010 Ops LUS

PP.2.4.1.1

Prepare Heritage Chapter for inclusion in

Bellingen Development Control Plan 2010.

Heritage Chapter adopted and

included in DCP Adopted by Q1 Manager Land Use Services Project Complete

PP. 2.4.1.2

Oversee activities of Heritage Adviser,

provide advice on development

applications, and to property owners /

developers. Administer the Local Heritage

Fund and co-ordinate the activities of the

Bellingen Shire Local Heritage Advisory

Committee. Liaise with the NSW Office of

Environment and Heritage to co-ordinate

and administer the Bellingen heritage

program joint funding agreement.

Annual report provided to the

NSW Office of Environment and

Heritage detailing activities

Annual report submitted

to the NSW office of

Environment and Heritage

Q4 Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Complete

PP.3 We are connected and able to move around in a safe, accessible, affordable, healthy and environmentally friendly way

PP.3.1 We have effective public and community transport linking townships in the Shire and linking to regional centres

PP.3.1.1


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified. Ops Assets

PP.3.1.1.1

Consider and respond to requests for public

transport needs

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transport requests


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Manager Asset


PP.3.2 Our existing rail network is optimised for freight and local trains

PP.3.2.1


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified. Ops Assets

PP.3.2.1.1

Consider and respond to requests for rail

transport needs

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requests


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PP.3.3 We have a network of cycle ways, footpaths and walking trails supported by maps and signage

PP.3.3.1

Review, adopt and implement the Pedestrian Access Mobility

Plan (including inter and intra village routes) Ops Assets

PP.3.3.1.1

Actively seek funding opportunities for

pedestrian facilities and submit applications

by due date

Preparation and submission of

funding applications Submitted by due date

Manager Asset


PP.3.3.1.2

Undertake and complete Bike Plan. Provide

report to Council for adoption Bike Plan adopted by Council Adopted by end of Q2

Manager Asset

Management & Design Project Active Active Complete Complete

PP.3.4 Our local infrastructure supports electric vehicles and non-motorised forms of transport

PP.3.4.1

Review and implement Road Asset Management Plan

including measures and targets Ops Assets

PP.3.4.1.1

Carry out a review of RAMP in light of likely

future requirements for electric and non-

motorised forms of transport RAMP appropriately updated

Update included in next

version of RAMP

Manager Asset


PP.3.4.1.2

Implement the Road and Bridges Work

Program as identified in Council's Special

Rate Variation application 2014/15 program undertaken 100%



PP.3.4.1.3

Liaise with Roads and Maritime Services in

regard to issues relating to the Urunga to

Nambucca Pacific Highway bypass

Attend to relevant issues

regarding the bypass Issues resolved

Manager Asset


PP.3.5 We have a system of safe, well maintained roads including car calming infrastructure

PP.3.5.1

Review and implement the Road Asset Management Plan

including measures and targets Ops Assets

PP.3.5.1.1 Review and progressively improve RAMP

RAMP to reflect current best

practice as outlined in the IIMM

manual

Achieve RAMP consistent

with NAMS asset

management system

Manager Asset


PP.3.5.1.2

Execute the annual works program on time

and within budget

Annual works program

undertaken Program complete

Manager Asset

Management & Design Ongoing Program Active Active Active Complete

PP.3.5.1.3

Execute RMCC contract requirements

utilising IMS framework RMCC contract work undertaken Work complete Manager Works Ongoing Program Active Active Active Complete

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PP.4 We have the facilities and services needed to be a healthy and active community

PP.4.1 Health care options and facilities are enhanced across the Shire including birthing, palliative and aged care support

PP.4.1.1



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opportunities arise


opportunities arise

Manager Community


PP.4.2 There is a holistic approach to health

PP.4.2.1



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opportunities arise


opportunities arise

Manager Community


PP.4.3 There is active participation in a range of sporting and recreational pursuits

PP.4.3.1



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opportunities arise


opportunities arise

Manager Community


PP.4.4 Healthy lifestyles and practices are enhanced

PP.4.4.1

Implement the Open Space Management Plan and the

Buildings Asset Management Plan Ops Assets

PP.4.4.1.1

Develop a Companion Animals Plan,

including provision of off-leash areas to

encourage active opportunities for pet

exercising. Adoption of CAMP Adopted by Q3 Manager Land Use Services Project Active Active Complete

PP.4.4.1.2

Review and progressively improve OSAMP

and BAMP

OSAMP and BAMP to reflect

current best practice as outlined

in the IIMM manual

Achieve OSAMP and

BAMP consistent with

NAMS asset management

system

Manager Asset


RE.1 We have meaningful work and vibrant businesses within our community

RE.1.1 Our community has a diversity of businesses and new industries

RE.1.1.1

Execute the priorities and meet the targets contained within

the Strategic Land use Planning Program Ops LUS

RE.1.1.1.1

Prepare Planning Proposal to rezone William

Street, Bellingen in accordance with

recommendations from Council's

Employment Lands Strategy

William Street precinct,

Bellingen zoned B2. Rezoning completed by Q3 Manager Land Use Services Project Active Active Complete

RE.1.1.1.2

Participate in Regional Growth Plan

development and advocate for inclusion of

land excluded from partial endorsement of

ELS

Submission made to Planning &

Infrastructure

Submission made within

exhibition timeframes Manager Land Use Services Ongoing Program Active Active Active Active

RE.1.1.2

An overall improvement in business's perception and

satisfaction of Council's outdoor dining policy from 2014 to

2016 Ops LUS

RE.1.1.2.1

Investigate and implement alternative

regulatory measures for regulation of

footpath activities.

Adoption of Footpath Activities

Policy Adopted by Q3 Manager Land Use Services Project Active Active Complete

RE.1.1.3


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified C&C T&ED

RE.1.1.3.1

Review the objectives of the current

Economic Development and Tourism Plan.

Identify relevant objectives that can be

integrated in to the new Economic and

Development Plan for 2015-2020.

Acquire the endorsement of the

new Economic and Development

Plan and engage with local

industry around the priorities

identified

Endorsement of the plan

by: Bellingen Shire

Council; Economic

Development Advisory

Committee, Bellingen

Chamber of Commerce,

Dorrigo Chamber of

Commerce and Urunga

Chamber of Commerce

Manager Economic &

Business Development Project Start Active Complete

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RE.1.2 We have innovative and alternative local trading systems

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RE.1.2.1.1

Create a series of Innovation Workshops for

business across the Shire. Provide a

mentoring service to assist business

development and productivity. Undertake

an audit of major industries to understand

the barrier for prosperous sustainability

Assess the level of business

attendance at workshops and

demand for mentoring services.

Look at how effective Council

can be in reducing red tape and

barriers for development

Conduct 4 innovation

workshops if demand is

evident. Aim to mentor

five business across the

Shire. Audit 1 major

industry.

Manager Economic &


RE.1.3 Businesses within our shire are ethical and sustainable

RE.1.3.1



RE.1.3.1.1

Across all engagement with business,

promote consideration of environmental,

cultural and professional values

That Bellingen Shire businesses

enjoy strong, local patronage

and have positive reputations as

employers and operators

Survey ten businesses to

assess their consideration

of these issues.

Manager Economic &

Business Development Ongoing Program Not Due To Start Start Active Active

RE.1.4 We have the public infrastructure to appropriately support business activity

RE.1.4.1


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified Ops Assets

RE.1.4.1.1

Consider and respond to requests from

businesses regarding public infrastructure

requirements

Time to respond to public

infrastructure requests


weeks

Manager Asset


RE.1.4.2

As a major enabler of economic activity, review Road Asset

Management Plan (including measures and targets) on an

annual basis Ops Assets

RE.1.4.1.2 Review and progressively improve RAMP

RAMP to reflect current best

practice as outlined in the IIMM

manual

Achieve RAMP consistent

with NAMS asset

management system

Manager Asset


RE.1.4.1.3

Council ensures that it adopts contemporary

systems for development assessment and

electronic supply of planning information

through successful participation in the

Electronic Housing Code Project and

implementation within Bellingen Shire.

Launch date for participation.

Compliance with relevant

targets in Council Project Plan

for ongoing implementation.

Council participating in

System by start of Q1.All

targets met Manager Land Use Services Project Start Active Active Active

RE.1.4.1.4

Implement statutory planning and building

components of NSW Governments Planning

Reform Program wherever necessary.

Legislated timeframes for

comment and / or

implementation

All relevant 2014/15

deadlines met Manager Land Use Services Project Active Active Active Active

RE.1.5 We are a disaster resilient community

RE.1.5.1


the Community Vision as opportunities are identified GM G&E

RE.1.5.1.1


improving ability of community to manage

disasters

Time to respond to requests for

protection against disasters


weeks

Manager Asset


RE.1.5.2

Review Business Continuity Plan annually for correctness and

currency GM G&E

RE.1.5.1.2 Business Continuity Plan

Review for correctness and

currency Annually


Engagement Project Not Due To Start Not Due To Start Start Complete

RE.1.6 Our families are able to support themselves locally

RE.1.6.1



RE.1.6.1.1



opportunities are identified As required As required.

Manager Economic &


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RE.2.1 Our Shire has a wide range of experiences for visitors

RE.2.1.1 Implement the 5 year Economic Tourism Development Plan C&C T&ED

RE.2.1.1.1

Assess actions from current Economic and

Tourism Development Plan and integrate

relevant and achievable actions into the new

Economic and Tourism Development Plan

2015-2020

Use input from tourism and

industry workshops to assess

the relevance of actions in

current plan. Review regional

and state priorities to assess

alignment with regional

development objectives

Finalise template of new

plan in July 2014 and

present first draft to

Economic and

Development Advisory

Committee by September

2014

Manager Economic &

Business Development Project Start Active Complete

RE.2 We have balanced sustainable tourism

RE.2.2 Our regional tourism assets are enhanced

RE.2.2.1

Develop and strengthen effective local and regional

partnerships C&C T&ED

RE.2.2.1.1

Initiate a new MOU with Coffs Coast

Marketing to reflect the ideals of Bellingen

Shire Tourism operators and Council. Work

with Economic and Development Managers

in other LGAs to identify and attract

opportunities for Bellingen Shire. Identify

relevant regional, state and national

industry groups to maximize opportunities

for local business and industry.

The MOU will provide clear

delegation as to on-going

decisions in relation to tourism

marketing. Initiate a reporting

mechanism back to BSC

Executive on initiatives and

outcomes from the forums.

Show evidence of how local

business have been connected

to their peak bodies and

relevant industry associations.

Attend 85% of meetings of

regional EDMs. Establish

point of contact and

working relationship with

at least 5 regional, state or

national industry bodies.

Manager Economic &


RE.2.3 Our tourism providers strive for sustainable operations

RE.2.3.1



RE.2.3.1.1

Promote a focus on management as

opposed to marketing. Conduct Innovation

workshops for Industry. Provide mentoring

services. Reflect a management focus in the

new Economic and Tourism Development

Plan

Improvements to product

quality, value for money and

customer service which will

drive repeat visitation and good

will among visitors to the Shire

Expose 75% of tourism

operators to the range of

activities conducted

Manager Economic &


RE.3 We have a sustainable local farming sector that provides us with healthy, fresh food

RE.3.1 Local food growing, sharing and education initiatives are supported and developed

RE.3.1.1



RE.3.1.1.1

Consider and respond to formal stakeholder

proposals regarding local food growing

initiatives

Time to respond to stakeholder

requests.


weeks



RE.3.2 Alternative farming systems are employed with examples including cooperative farming and land share

RE.3.2.1



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proposals regarding alternative farming

systems


requests.


weeks



RE.3.3 Farming practices are financially and environmentally sustainable

RE.3.3.1



RE.3.3.1.1

New project - Partner with Bellinger

Landcare to develop Sustainable Farm Plans

Number of sustainable farm

plans developed 10



RE.3.4 Agriculture is a valued part of our economy

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proposals regarding agricultural initiatives


requests.


weeks



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