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2. THE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
When identifying the key issues for your council’s community, use the four key areas of the
Community Strategic Plan. The range of issues you identify must broadly address all these key
areas.
Other plans
An important part of gathering information is to look at existing plans, strategies and other sources
of information to see what has been highlighted before. Are any of these issues relevant to our
community Should they be incorporated into our Community Strategic Plan
Under the new framework, councils are required to give due regard to the State Plan, and other
relevant state and regional plans. Councils are also required to consider relevant state or regional
draft plans and strategies that are available.
Councils already have obligations in respect to land use planning, regional strategies and the
Sydney Metropolitan Strategy (where applicable). These should be considered when preparing the
Community Strategic Plan.
The State Plan
The NSW State Plan was developed after a consultation program in 2006. It combined issues
highlighed through the Government’s own research, as well as concerns raised by community
members throughout NSW.
The Government committed to a review after three years, which has now been completed, to ensure
the plan continues to remain relevant and effective.
The NSW State Plan 2009 sets clear priorities for Government action to reflect the community’s
vision for the future of NSW in which:
1. Our economy grows stronger — supporting jobs and attracting business investment
2. Our transport network is world class — safe, reliable and accessible
3. Our state is the Clever State — our children are better educated, our people more skilled
and we are known for our research and innovation
4. Our health system provides the highest quality care accessible by all
5. Our state is the Green State — our energy is clean, our natural environment is protected and
we are leaders in tackling climate change
6. Our cities and towns are great places to live, we experience a high quality of life and a
strong sense of community
7. Our most disadvantaged communities are strengthened and our most vulnerable citizens are
supported
8. Our police and justice systems keep people safe.
The NSW Government has set challenging targets to achieve these goals.
Reviewing the State Plan’s priorities, targets and actions may give Council a starting point to
identifying relevant issues for its Community Strategic Plan. It will also provide a clear view of where
the NSW Government will be investing its energies in coming years.
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