Annual Plan 2016-17 - Approved by Council 27 June 2016
Kingborough Council 2016-17 Annual Plan
Kingborough Council 2016-17 Annual Plan
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1.2 Our Purpose<br />
Our Vision:<br />
Our vision is a shared picture of what we are trying to achieve for the future:<br />
A THRIVING, VIBRANT AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY, WITH<br />
WELL MANAGED NATURAL AND PHYSICAL ASSETS AND A<br />
WIDE RANGE OF ECONOMIC AND LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITIES<br />
Core Values:<br />
Our core values are the shared beliefs that guide our decisions, services and allocation of resources.<br />
As a <strong>Council</strong> we will be:<br />
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Accountable – honest and open<br />
Resourceful – show initiative and work together<br />
Stewardship – strong leadership and resilience<br />
Inclusive – caring and supportive<br />
1.3 The Strategic <strong>Plan</strong>’s Key Priority Areas and Strategic Outcomes<br />
<strong>Council</strong> delivers activities and services across the six Key Priority Areas set out in the Strategic <strong>Plan</strong><br />
2015-2025 and the Strategic Delivery <strong>Plan</strong> 2015-2020. The Key Priority Areas are:<br />
Key Priority Area 1: A safe, healthy and supportive community<br />
Kingborough’s community profile is always changing and <strong>Council</strong> must respond with local services that<br />
best meet these changing needs. The population is ageing and the number of retired people will<br />
increase significantly over time. People grow older and stay healthy and active for longer, which<br />
enables them to play an important role within their communities. The cultural make-up of the<br />
municipality is changing, adding to the richness of community life. Kingborough’s location with respect<br />
to Hobart and its other lifestyle advantages, also mean that it is an attractive place for young families.<br />
Improved facilities and activities for children and younger people need to also be provided.<br />
There are a number of potentially vulnerable people within the community, including the elderly,<br />
people with disabilities, young people, the long term unemployed and people from culturally and<br />
linguistically diverse backgrounds. There are many community organisations within Kingborough that<br />
work closely with these groups. <strong>Council</strong> will continue to work closely with these organisations,<br />
stakeholders and service providers in order to understand and respond to the needs of those who are<br />
more disadvantaged. Kingborough needs to be a welcoming place for everyone.<br />
A socially inclusive community offers opportunities for all to participate in different social, cultural,<br />
economic and political ways. A socially inclusive community also ensures that every community<br />
member has access to necessary services and public places. <strong>Council</strong> will review policies and programs<br />
to ensure that our services and facilities are accessible to the whole community, while providing<br />
opportunities for everyone to participate in their community. <strong>Council</strong> will recognise the changing<br />
demographics of the community in its engagement, planning and program delivery.<br />
Kingborough <strong>Council</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2016</strong>/<strong>17</strong> Page | 5<br />
<strong>Approved</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>Council</strong> on <strong>27</strong> <strong>June</strong> <strong>2016</strong>