COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW PLAN TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE CASSOWARY COAST

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Published
12th December 2024

At the December Local Government Meeting, Cassowary Coast Regional Council adopted its new Plan for the Future – An Integrated Corporate Plan and Operational Plan 2025-2030.

This important plan will guide the Council over the next five years, helping it focus on what matters most to the community.

In accordance with the Local Government Act, every Council in Queensland must adopt a five-year corporate plan, and ours is designed to show how we’ll meet the goals and aspirations of our region. It explains what Council is planning to do, why we’re doing it, and how we’ll use our resources wisely to benefit everyone who calls the Cassowary Coast home.

To make this plan, Council asked the community for their thoughts through the 2024 Community Scorecard. Over 2,400 people shared their ideas through household surveys, workshops, and youth forums. This feedback helped us understand what’s important to locals, shaping the vision, goals, and priorities in the Corporate Plan.

Mayor Teresa Millwood said, this plan is a reflection of what our community told us they value most.

“It’s about making the Cassowary Coast the best place to live, work, and grow, now and for future generations. By working together, we can achieve great things for our region.”

The new Corporate Plan includes a refreshed vision, purpose, and values that reflect the heart of our community:

  • Vision: Cassowary Coast – the most liveable tropical community
  • Purpose: Cassowary Coast Regional Council meets the needs of current and future generations through an integration of environmental stewardship, social advancement, and economic prosperity.
  • Values: Grow our Own, Be Courageous, Make it Better, Accountable to our Community, and Work Smarter

The Corporate Plan describes how Council will deliver on the big goals that matter to the community. It outlines the services and projects we’ll focus on, the resources we’ll need, and the outcomes we aim to achieve.

With this plan, Council is committing to improving how we work and communicate, ensuring we stay accountable the Cassowary Coast community. The plan will be reviewed yearly, to ensure it aligns with our community’s priorities.

The 2024 Community Scorecard Report, which helped shape the plan, is now also available. To learn more about the 2025-2030 Plan for the Future, visit our website here.