Cardinia Shire Council - Annual Report 2017-18

Cardinia Shire Council Annual Report 2014–15 2017–18
2013–14 Year in review
2017–18 at a glance
Our people
We support a variety
of needs and lifestyles
through programs and
activities that promote
and develop the
wellbeing of Cardinia
Shire’s people.
Our community
We will foster a strong
sense of connection
between Cardinia
Shire’s diverse
communities.
Our environment
We will continue to plan
and manage the natural
and built environment
for present and future
generations.
Our economy
We will create
and support local
employment and
business opportunities
for our community and
the wider region.
Our governance
We will consult with
the community, as
appropriate, in an open
and accountable way to
help in determining the
key direction of Council.
Achievements
• Cardinia Shire’s new Liveability Plan 2017–21
adopted, underpinned by a collective impact approach
• Child and Family Strategy 2017–21 adopted,
reinforcing our shire as a UNICEF ‘Child Friendly City’
• Together We Can engaged with over 14,000
people contributing to a 23.7 per cent decrease in
family violence
• Inaugural Community Emergency Resilience
Forum hosted
Achievements
• Disability, Access and Inclusion Policy 2017–21
adopted and nine actions in the Disability, Access
and Inclusion Action Plan 2017–21 completed
• Cardinia Shire designated as an International Safe
Community through the World Health Organisation
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Advisory Committee
established to help inform new policies and services
• The inaugural Cardinia Community Leadership Program
had 16 graduates, with a further 20 people accepted
into the 2018 program
Achievements
• Sustainable Environment Policy 2018–28 adopted,
ensuring a holistic approach to biodiversity, climate
change, waste and water
• The shire’s 1,000th solar system installed at Emerald
Library as part of our Aspirational Energy Transition
Plan 2014–24
• Cardinia Shire Council’s Civic Centre achieved a five
star Green Star Rating (office as built v3) from the
Green Building Council of Australia
• Continued increases in resource recovery in our green
waste and hard waste contract, now up to 31 per cent
Achievements
• Casey Cardinia Visitation Strategy 2017–20 adopted,
encouraging the establishment of tourism activities
and facilities across the shire
• Networking, training and promotional opportunities
delivered through Casey Cardinia Region
• Supported three Casey Cardinia Business Breakfasts,
the annual Women’s Business Lunch and the Casey
Cardinia Business awards
• Facilitated employment and business opportunities
through the planning of town centres and
employment precincts
Achievements
• Council Budget 2017–18 adopted, providing the
largest budgeted amount for capital works in the
shire’s history – more than $55.6 million
• Advocacy program delivered to local candidates in
the lead up to the state election, detailing 57 projects
across the shire.
• $6,151,441 received in capital works funding assistance
from 14 successful grant applications
• Community consultation opportunities provided
and interactive dashboards launched to make our
performance more visible to the community
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