Pittwater Council Annual Report - Pittwater Council - NSW ...

Enhancing our Working and LearningStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionCommunityLearningCommunityLearningCommunityLearningCommunityLearningCommunityLearningCommunityLearningEconomicDevelopmentEconomicDevelopmentEconomicDevelopmentEconomicDevelopmentProvide a communityenvironmental learning centreProvide a public and communitylibrary service for PittwaterProvide a range of spaces forfunctions, activities, events andcourses for the communityProvide a range of spaces forfunctions, activities, events andcourses for the communityReview and implement theStrategic Plans of the CoastalEnvironment Centre & LibraryReview and implement theStrategic Plans of the CoastalEnvironment Centre & LibraryCoordinate employmentopportunities within the regionDevelop an EconomicDevelopment Plan that nurtureskey employment clustersDevelop relationships/partnerships with Chambers ofCommerce and other key privatesector stakeholdersDevelop relationships/partnerships with Chambers ofCommerce and other key privatesector stakeholdersSupport community environmentallearning through the BushcareProgramProvide a public library service atMona Vale and support a communitylibrary service at AvalonProvide and maintain a network ofcommunity centres available to thecommunityFinalise the construction and openthe redeveloped Newport CommunityCentreActionUpdateOngoingProgramCompletedOngoingProgramCompletedAction CommentsBushcare program continued on a weekly basis involving 30 groups with over 250active volunteers."120522 loans4416 hours of PC and internet useThere were 151 activities conducted ranging from health, relaxation, arts, drama,fitness and personal development for people of all ages. Some 7,200 peopleattended activities each week.ResponsibleBusiness UnitReserves, Recreation& Building ServicesCommunity, Library& Economic DevelopmentCommunity, Library& Economic DevelopmentNewport Community Centre opened in April with very positive feedback from the Community, Librarycommunity. Initial bookings are very strong and the Centre is already highly utilised. & Economic DevelopmentReview the Library Strategic Plan Completed Strategic Plan review completed after extensive staff and community consultation.Review the Coastal EnvironmentCentre Strategic Plan and develop aBusiness Plan(Planning Project 5) Participate in theSHOROC (Shore Region of Councils)Employment StudyDevelop an Economic DevelopmentPlanFacilitate the creation of a Chamber ofCommerce in Mona ValeDevelop a partnership program withkey stakeholders including Chambersof CommerceProgressingStrategic direction developed along with draft business plan to guide CECrefurbishments, expanded business opportunities and specialist recruitmentCommunity, Library& Economic DevelopmentNatural Environment& EducationCompleted Study completed. Planning & AssessmentOngoingProgramOngoingProgramOngoingProgramCouncil does not currently have an Economic Development officer. In discussionswith other SHOROC Councils regarding the possibility of a regional EconomicDevelopment Officer for the region.This has been an ongoing program for 2 years, there has been little takeup bythe local business community. Council continues to work with individual businessowners within Mona Vale.Business Units across Council continue to engage with local Chambers ofCommerce on a range of community projects e.g: North Narrabeen Masterplan ,Newport Mainstreet Upgrade and the Mona Vale CCTV initiative.Community, Library& Economic DevelopmentCommunity, Library& Economic DevelopmentCommunity, Library& Economic Development84