New Corporate Plan sets Council's direction for next five years

Scenic Rim Regional Council Councillors adopted the new five-year Corporate Plan - Scenic Rim 2026 - at the Ordinary Meeting today with General Manager People and Strategy Caroline McMahon and Chief Executive Officer Jon Gibbons (centre).

Council's new five-year Corporate Plan - Scenic Rim 2026 - was adopted unanimously by Councillors at today's Ordinary meeting.

Mayor Greg Christensen said the plan reflected the aspiration and strategic priorities of residents and local businesses as identified in the shared Scenic Rim Community Plan 2011 - 2026.

"In developing the corporate plan, it was an exciting opportunity to renew our focus on Council's role in delivering the community's vision for our region," he said.

"Once again, we have aligned the plan with the seven strategic pillars that collectively express the community's aspiration of the region."

The seven themes are Spectacular Scenery and Healthy Environment, Sustainable and Prosperous Economy, Open and Responsive Government, Relaxed Living and Rural Lifestyle, Vibrant Towns and Villages, Accessible and Serviced Region, and Healthy, Engaged and Resourceful Communities.

Cr Christensen said within the new plan, there were 25 specific areas of focus that Council would prioritise over the five years, with 74 actions and 40 key indicators of success.

"The plan challenges us to ensure that we are considering the long-term needs of tomorrow in the way we address the issues we face today," he said.

"It recognises the importance of protecting our region’s lifestyle and our unsurpassed natural environment.

"Our role extends beyond the traditional local government services of roads and rubbish collection, however we understand that these are still important parts of our service delivery.

"It's important that, as a Council, we provide frameworks to grow our economy and support our small businesses so they build resilience and provide jobs for locals.

"Through the plan we will continue to provide our communities with programs that connect our residents, promote healthy and active lifestyles and deliver literacy, arts and cultural outcomes.

"Most importantly, the outcomes will be underpinned by our commitment to our customer service delivery as outlined in our recently adopted Customer Charter."

With the five-year Corporate Plan - Scenic Rim 2026 - now adopted, Council will develop a one-year plan that will operationalise the first-year actions contained within the corporate plan.

A copy is available for download from www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/corporate-publications