What are our Informing Strategies and Studies?
In 2024, Council launched a comprehensive community engagement initiative – Have Your Say on North Sydney’s Next Ten Years – to better understand community needs and priorities. Insights from this engagement, alongside detailed research, informed a series of studies prepared by independent consultants. These studies guided the development of eight informing strategies, each outlining a ten-year vision through desired outcomes, strategic directions, and measurable objectives. Supporting each direction are specific projects and services Council will implement to help achieve these outcomes. The outcomes, directions, and objectives from each strategy have been combined to create the Community Strategic Plan and the projects and services underpin the Delivery Program. This integrated approach ensures all Council activities align with the community’s priorities.
Informing Strategies
- Environment
This strategy details how Council will take action in collaboration with community members, businesses, neighbouring councils and other government agencies to significant environmental challenges. Together, we will deliver a healthy environment with thriving ecosystems and strong climate resilience.
- Social Inclusion
This strategy aims to create a connected and socially inclusive community where everyone is valued.
- Open Space and Recreation
This strategy addresses the LGA’s open space deficit and provides direction for creating an active community with space for everyone to exercise and enjoy the outdoors.
- Integrated Transport
This strategy outlines a vision for shaping the future of transport in our local LGA. It seeks to deliver a connected LGA where safe, active and sustainable travel is preferred.
- Economic Development
This comprehensive strategy is dedicated to delivering a thriving and resilient local economy while acknowledging North Sydney's financial challenges.
- Culture and Creativity
This strategy aims to build on existing strengths within our cultural and creative ecosystem and foster greater participation, ultimately leading to a vibrant LGA where culture and creativity are enjoyed by all.
- Housing
This paper is a supplement to the 2019 North Sydney Local Housing Strategy (NSLHS) in response to new NSW Government dwelling completion targets announced mid-2024. It seeks to deliver housing that meets the needs of a growing population.
- Governance
This strategy outlines North Sydney Council’s framework to guide operations and decision-making processes. It ensures that we are effective, accountable and sustainable in the way we serve the community.
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