COUNCIL PLAN 2006-2010 (Revised 2007)
SIX MONTH PROGRESS REPORT: 2007-2008 ACTIONS
JULY - DECEMBER 2007
COUNCIL PLAN 2006-2010 SIX MONTH PROGRESS REPORT: 2007-2008 ACTIONS
CONTENTS
THEME 1: COMMUNITY WELLBEING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
THEME 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
THEME 3: ARTS, LEISURE AND CULTURE ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
THEME 4: LIFELONG LEARNING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
THEME 5: ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
THEME 6: ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
THEME 7: APPEARANCE OF THE CITY ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
THEME 8: TRANSPORT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
THEME 9: COUNCIL ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
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Progress Key
% Progress
Description
100
Completed
85+
Significant progress
75
Good progress
50
Some progress
25
Minor progress
0
Nil progress to date
▲
Deferred
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COUNCIL PLAN 2006-2010 SIX MONTH PROGRESS REPORT: 2007-2008 ACTIONS
THEME 1: COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Strategic Objective: Stronger Communities
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Strengthen current and future health
and wellbeing of our community by
developing and progressively
implementing a Human Services
Strategic Plan, with a key focus on
service coordination and encouraging
service providers to locate and
expand in Hume City.
Commence development of
a Human Services Strategic
Plan to strengthen the health
and well being of the
community.
25
Development will progress significantly in the third and fourth quarters.
Continue to encourage and
support service providers to
locate and expand services
to enhance health and
wellbeing in the city.
50
The Health and Community Services Alliance has been formed, and two meetings have
occurred, to support and enhance coordination.
Improve understanding, cooperation
and friendship between all groups in
Hume’s diverse multicultural
community by preparing and
progressively implementing a ‘Many
Cultures, One Community’ Action
Plan.
Develop a Many Cultures,
One Community Action Plan
for Hume City.
100
Council adopted (1 October 2007) the Social Justice Charter Action Plan – One City, Many
Cultures 2007/08 – 2009-10. Implementation has commenced. Other relevant actions
include:
Facilitate the development of a
socially inclusive and equitable
community by progressively
implementing Council’s Social Justice
Charter, with particular attention
being given to addressing
disadvantage and participation.
Review Council’s Social
Justice Charter, and
continue to implement action
plans with particular
attention being given to
addressing disadvantage
and participation.
% PROGRESS
100
COMMENT/OUTCOME

Continued support for the Friends of Aileu Project regarding review of education
scholarships (10 September 2007)

Regional Interfaith/Cultural Network with partner organisations and La Trobe University
(11 September, 16 October, 14 November, 12 December)

Monthly council prayers are coordinated and facilitated for the monthly Ordinary
Meetings

Initial discussion was held with representative with the World Parliament of Religions
(Aug 2007) to facilitate local input/representation into the world event.
Council on 19 November 2007 adopted the Social Justice Charter 2007 and approved the
Social Justice Review 2007 – Final Report for publication.
Council adopted (1 October 2007) the Social Justice Charter Action Plan – One City, many
Cultures 2007/08 – 2009-10. Implementation has commenced.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Enhance the healthy development
and potential of our young people
through initiatives to engage young
people in civic leadership, skills
development, recreation and
appropriate support services.
Continue to provide a range
of high quality youth
prevention and early
intervention services.
100
Programs conducted daily across seven neighbourhood areas.
Develop the Meadow
Heights and Roxburgh Park
Planning Resource Guides
as part of the Youth
Neighbourhood Service
Plan.
75
Consultation with young people, community groups and service providers completed.
Service gaps and key youth issues have been identified.
Information for neighbourhood youth profiles collected.
2006 service mapping data to be updated.
Support local families by encouraging
the development of high quality and
responsive services to meet the
needs of a growing and dynamic
community, including ensuring that
service provision meets Best Practice
standards.
Review Council’s Youth
Services Strategy &
Framework 2004-2007.
25
Preparation for the Youth Services Strategic Plan 2008-2011 has commenced. Initial work
included the benchmarking of structures of the nine Interface Council Youth Services.
Organise the Hume Youth
Summit.
100
Summit held in August 2007 with over 200 Young people attending. Councils Youth
Ambassador and Leadership Group have presented recommendations and findings to a
Council Strategy and Policy Meeting. Summit report will be completed in March 2008.
Develop a strategy for
supporting service providers
in the provision of best
practice services.
100
Council has provided Inclusion Support Services as part of a consortium with Whittlesea
and Nillumbik councils. This program supports Commonwealth Funded child care services
such as long day care through information and training to successfully integrate children
with additional needs into services.
Council and our Community partners have developed a range of new service models in
response to identified community need through the Best Start and Communities for Children
programs which operate in Southern Hume. Many of these models have been replicated
throughout the municipality such as support to playgroups and school transition programs.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance the lives of ageing residents
by providing positive ageing
programs, by continuing to provide
responsive home care services and
by advocating for improved State and
Federal government funding.
Continue to provide
responsive and high quality
suite of home and
community care services.
% PROGRESS
75
COMMENT/OUTCOME
The Aged and Disability Services Unit continues to monitor and improve service
quality in all services that we provide to our community. Examples of continuous
improvement in 2007 include staff training in Manual Handling, Dementia, Duty of
Care, Health and Safety.
Monitoring and client reviews through the Assessment Team indicate a high level
of client satisfaction in services provided. A survey is planned in 2008 to more
formally capture community satisfaction with Personal care services provided.
Consumer Care Plans have been improved, with a further review planned for early
2008.
The Unit is currently having discussion with other relevant Service Providers and
has formed a network (Aged Care Inter Agency Care Planning) for reviewing
processes and effectiveness for Service Coordination and Care Plans.
The Aged & Disability Services Unit has applied to the Department of Human
Services, under the New Assessment Framework to become a “Designated HACC
Assessment Service” provider.
Ensure improved accessibility, safety,
community awareness and inclusion
of people with a disability by
reviewing and implementing Council’s
Disability Action Plan.
Develop an information
package on Commonwealth
funded aged care services in
Hume City.
75
Facilitate the implementation
of the Healthy Ageing in
Hume City: Strategic
Directions 2007-2012 report.
50
Implement Council’s
Disability Action Plan.
50
Discussion Paper complete.
Forum to be convened March 2008.
2007 actions completed.
Hume Aged Services Network established, mapping of networks complete, discussion
paper to discuss needs and gaps in Commonwealth funded aged care, agreed priorities for
HACC growth funding, food access issues identified and a project brief developed, increase
awareness amongst providers and residents by attending RMH expo, Sunbury Library Expo
and Carers Forum, infrastructure needs identified in the Strategic Plan.
Council adopted the Social Justice Charter Action Plan – People with Disabilities (10
September 2007). Implementation commenced.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Protect places of significance,
including aboriginal heritage sites,
through identification and inclusion in
the Hume Planning Scheme.
Subject to funding allocation
by Council (and/or
successful grant
applications) undertake a
Pre Contact Heritage Study
of Hume City.
% PROGRESS
▲
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Whilst no budget allowance has been made for these actions, the review of the Hume
City Council Municipal Strategic Statement will allow for a desktop review to be
undertaken.
Strategic Objective: Integrated Communities
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Facilitate the development of
sustainable urban environments by
undertaking activity centre structure
planning as identified in the activity
centre hierarchy plan and by
establishing local neighbourhood
character and design guidelines for
Broadmeadows, Dallas, Gladstone
Park and Tullamarine.
Subject to in house
resources and funding
allocation by Council (and/or
successful grant
applications) undertake and
complete an Urban Design
Guideline/Structure Plan for
an activity centre identified
in the Hume Activity Centre
Hierarchy Study.
100
Facilitate the sustainable
development of Craigieburn, including
the Craigieburn Town Centre, through
the establishment and
implementation of the Craigieburn
Strategic Planning Project.
Subject to directions from
the Minister for Planning,
advocate for ongoing and
timely implementation of key
infrastructure in the adopted
Craigieburn Town Centre
Structure/Development Plan.
100
Hume City Council has received directions through the Panel Report that support the
sustainable development of the Craigieburn Town Centre. Council will continue to work
with the developer of the town centre to ensure that the key town planning principles
are adhered to and thereby create a world class town centre.
Advocate for funding and
timely implementation of key
infrastructure in the adopted
Craigieburn Strategic
Planning Project Report.
25
Future infrastructure provision to be identified in Craigieburn Strategic Planning Project
and Precinct Structure Planning process currently being undertaken.
Local neighbourhood character design guidelines prepared for Broadmeadows, Dallas,
Tullamarine and Westmeadows.
Activity Centre Structure Plans have been prepared for the Broadmeadows Transit City
and underway for Sunbury Town Centre, Craigieburn Town Centre and Westmeadows.
Both projects to be completed by the end of 2008.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Ensure a sustainable community by
completing and commencing
implementation of the Sunbury Strategic
Framework Plan.
Complete a Structure Plan
for the Sunbury Town
Centre.
50
Draft Structure Plan submitted to Council in late December 2007, with community
consultation to occur in February 2008.
Transformation of Broadmeadows Central
precinct – implementation of the
Broadmeadows Transit City (BTC)
Masterplan.
Complete construction of
Civic Plaza.
100
The Civic Plaza was officially opened in November 2007.
“Packaging” of Council
owned sites for future
development.
25
Potential opportunities for the development of Council owned sites in the Hume Central
area will be determined as part of a Precinct Plan to be prepared in early 2008.
Facilitate refurbishment of
Broadmeadows Railway
Station.
25
State Government’s commitment as part of the 2007/08 budget of $5.1 million to the
upgrade of Broadmeadows railway station (Stations and Modal Interchange Program).
Complete Infrastructure
Study and Educational
Facilities / Housing Study as
sponsored by the
Department of Sustainability
and Environment (DSE).
25
Opportunities for a diverse mix land uses in the BTC, including additional community
infrastructure and housing, will be investigated as part of the Precinct Plan and more
detailed studies will be undertaken in 2008.
Facilitate the revitalisation of public
housing precincts in southern Hume by
developing and implementing an urban
renewal strategy.
Assist in the implementation
of the key findings of the
Broadmeadows and Dallas
Urban Renewal Program.
100
Strategy completed and work continuing with the Victorian Government around the
feasibility and timing of the project.
Strengthen community capacity by
continuing to provide grants to and
support for neighbourhood centres,
community organisations and local activity
groups-including advocating for the
establishment of community hubs in
developing and urban renewal areas.
Progressively plan and
implement community hubs
in developing and urban
renewal areas.
50
Two hubs are currently under development:
Allocate Council’s general
Community Grants and
Enhanced Neighbourhood
Home Grant Initiative.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Department of Infrastructure Transit City Unit are currently preparing a bid for
significant funding to support the development of the Broadmeadows Transit City area.
This will be considered as part of the next State Government budget review in May
2008.
100

Broadmeadows (Southern Hume Hub). Community consultation is approximately
50% completed to determine the composition and principles for location.

Craigieburn Architects appointed and design development commenced.
Community Grants and Enhanced Neighbourhood house grants were presented to all
recipient organisations on 21 November 2007.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Facilitate the establishment of an
enhanced urban planning framework and
guidelines by preparing an Urban
Planning Position Paper and advocating
to the State Government to support
Council’s position.
Continue to build a strong
and cohesive relationship
with the Growth Areas
Authority (GAA) and
Department of Sustainability
and Environment.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
50
A revised urban planning framework is being prepared through the review of the
Municipal Strategic Statement.
100
A positive working relationship has been established with the GAA.
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COUNCIL PLAN 2006-2010 SIX MONTH PROGRESS REPORT: 2007-2008 ACTIONS
THEME 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY
Strategic Objective: An Active, Healthy Community
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Ensure the timely delivery of
government health, social and
community infrastructure and
services through effective planning
and by advocating to the State
and Federal Governments for
appropriate funding and services.
Plan and advocate for the
timely delivery of
government health, social
and community
infrastructure.
50
Council has participated in the Fund the Gap campaign, established the Hume Health Alliance
and launched the Hume City – Municipal and Community Health Plan 2007-2012 that provides
the evidence for additional services.
Enhance the health and fitness of
the community through the
implementation of a targeted
health promotion, sports
development and recreation
programs.
Provide information on
septic tank maintenance
and management to septic
tank residential owners.
25
Service providers consulted through a workshop held on the 24 October 2007 - information on
the approval process, operational policies and specifications distributed.
Implement the HPV
vaccine program in
secondary schools.
50
Property owners to be consulted in March 2008 through a questionnaire survey and information
on risks associated with septic systems and owners responsibilities in relation to maintenance
and on-going management.
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine program commenced on the 16 April 2007. A two
year school catch up program is offered to all females 12 to 18 years of age.
First Year catch up program completed for 18 High Schools covering year 7. 10, 11 and 12 with
three visits conducted (7,747 vaccinations administered – approx 75% of eligible students).
Second year catch up program will commence in 2008 targeting years 7, 9 and 10.
Develop promotional
material on Immunisation
that can be distributed to
child care centres,
playgroups and Maternal
and Child Health Nurses.
75
Explored strategies through the Immunisation Reference Group (IRG) to promote the service:

Distributed 2008 Immunisation timetable to al GPs in the North Eastern Division

Requested that session dates be placed on the Hume Calendar for 2008

Examining the introduction of a reminder letter for all clients at the 6 month of age
utilising the MCHN data base.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance the health and fitness of
the community through the
implementation of a targeted
health promotion, sports
development and recreation
programs (continued).
Continued support to
Hume sporting clubs
through a series of three
health and well being
workshops per year.
% PROGRESS
75
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Two workshops have been offered to Hume sporting clubs this year.
Liquor Licensees First Step Training.
Play by the Rules: Promoting fair and safe behaviour in sport.
A further workshop will be conducted in February 2008.
Continue to provide a
range of health and fitness
programs through the
three Council managed
Leisure Centre’s.
100
An increased range of health and fitness programs has been offered through Council’s leisure
centres with 119 programs running per week.
Commence
implementation of shared
trail signage program to
increase safety for users.
50
Locations for signage have been identified. Information to be displayed has also been
identified. Development of signage is awaiting adoption of the new organisational design
guidelines.
Completion of the Open
Space Strategy by June
2007.
50
A research and review of open space needs of diverse cultural groups within our community is
to be completed prior to community consultation and the development of a Draft Open Space
Strategy. The draft strategy is expected to be completed by April 2008.
Conduct one positive
ageing forum per annum.
100
The Hume Positive Ageing Forum was conducted on 16 October 2007. 130 people from
different ethnic groups attended, including Turkish, Assyrian Chaldean and Maltese as well as
English speaking residents. A feedback report is currently being prepared.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Enhance the health of the
community by leading and
coordinating public and local
primary health planning for the
City, with a focus on improving the
health of vulnerable groups and
advocating for service gaps to be
addressed.
Facilitate implementation
of the Hume Public &
Community Health
Strategic Plan 2007-2012.
50
Participate on key working
groups to advocate on the
needs of Hume City in
relation to primary care,
chronic disease
management and complex
care management.
100
Active involvement in the following groups - Population Health, BCNR Health and Wellbeing
Northern Region Health Planners, Hume Moreland PCP. Focus on physical activity, healthy
eating and service co-ordination.
Implement the Hume City
Life Long Health
Framework.
100
Content of Lifelong Health completed. Briefing provided to marketing and communication.
2007 actions completed.
Hume Health Services Network established, development of implementation plans, healthy
youth development forum, Refugee Health Forum, ‘Healthy By Design’ forum, policy statement
and guiding principles for MSS review.
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Strategic Objective: A Safe City
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance community safety by
working with the Hume Social
Justice (SJ) and Safe City
Taskforce (SCTF) in preparing and
progressively implementing a new
and comprehensive Community
Safety Strategy.
Review Road Safety Plan
and implement year 3 of
the plan.
100
Challenges set for year 3 have been met. A Council report is currently being prepared
reviewing the achievements of year 3.
Work with members of the
Social Justice & Safe City
Taskforce to deliver
innovative solutions to
enhance the perception of
safety.
50
Social Justice and Safe City Taskforce (22 November 2007) commenced work on an
innovative municipal response to domestic violence (family violence). Innovative solutions
to perception of safety are also the responsibility of the Social Inclusion Multi-agency Team
(19 December 2007).
Commence
implementation of the
comprehensive
Community Safety
Strategy.
75
Work on the development of a community safety strategy will include the work of the Social
Justice and Safe City Taskforce on domestic/ family violence and will be reported to
Council in February 2007.
Continue to provide
responsive and high
quality services to meet
Council’s food safety
obligations.
100
Operational Policies and Procedures implemented for:

Registration Management

Food Safety Monitoring and Surveillance management

Food Safety response incident management

Non-Compliance Process.
Ensure high levels of food safety
and quality at Hume food premises
by effectively monitoring and
promoting food safety in
accordance with the Food Act.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Assessment tools developed and implemented.
Unregistered businesses, community and sporting clubs identified to determine their
registration requirements – awaiting State Government review of food regulation to inform
registration requirements including the setting of fees and charges.
Risk assessment guidelines developed.
Internal Quality Audits commenced and conducted on a quarterly basis.
KPIs reviewed and updated.
Data Management System (Proclaim Health Module) implemented.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
Enhance the safety of Council’s
infrastructure through the
progressive implementation of
Council’s Risk Management
Strategy.
Roll out the new risk
management system
‘riskemap’ across council
and provide accessibility
to selected key staff to
enable online assessment
and management of
departmental risks.

Conduct a detailed review
and assessment of
Council insurance policies
and insurable base.
100
Review risk assessment
of new capital works in
conjunction with Risk
Management.
100
COMMENT/OUTCOME
As a result of the ‘riskemap’ system not being implemented, Council continues to use an
Australian Standard based risk management template to monitor the identified risks within
departments. Assessments will be conducted in January 2008.
Review of the level of indemnity and excess is undertaken during renewal of insurance
portfolio in April to June each year.
Every second year Council’s contract valuer revalues the insurable assets of Council. This
valuation was last conducted in March 2007.
A design risk assessment is undertaken on all Capital Projects over $100K.
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COUNCIL PLAN 2006-2010 SIX MONTH PROGRESS REPORT: 2007-2008 ACTIONS
THEME 3: ARTS, LEISURE AND CULTURE
Strategic Objective: A Fulfilled Community
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Enhance community harmony
and musical participation by
holding an Annual Winter
Music Festival to facilitate a
broad range of musical
programs and events across
the City.
Organise and conduct the
Annual Winter Music
Festival.
100
Hume Winter Music Festival was held in July-August 2007.
Ensure basketball facilities
meet the growing needs of the
Hume community by reviewing
the demand for additional
courts in Broadmeadows,
Craigieburn and Sunbury.
Complete design
documents.
75
Draft concept designs have been completed for additional courts at the Broadmeadows
Basketball Stadium and Craigieburn Leisure Centre and will be presented to council for
approval to proceed to design and documentation by June 2008.
Improve the quality of key
sporting fields across the City
by undertaking a progressive
upgrade program.
Continuous improvement
of Works programs and
processes.
100
This is complete for Priority Ovals (1 in 4 irrigation Ovals). Works are undertaken as part of
Drought Response Plan.
Development of spatial
Asset & Irrigation Control
System.
25
Data being captured as part of total Parks Asset Mapping Project.
Turf renovation of high
use reserves.
100
As a result of Water Restrictions, turf renovation has only occurred on irrigated sportsfields.
Suitability and Playability
assessments of high
water use sportsfields.
100
Each sports field is assessed weekly against an Industry agreed criteria.
Development of Remote Irrigation Control System to follow Asset Mapping Project.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Ensure Hume residents can
access a range of exciting and
safe play spaces to meet the
diverse needs of the
community, including
consideration of development
of a regional adventure park
and the ongoing enhancement
of regional and local play
spaces.
Implement Playground
renewal and Upgrade
programs.
25
Balance of Renewal and Upgrade Program to be completed by 30 June 2008.
Implement Year 1
strategies from the Plan
including the investigation
of a Regional Adventure
Park in Hume City.
85+
Draft Play Space Strategy is currently being reviewed. An investigation of a regional
adventure park will be undertaken with consideration to the strategy upon adoption of the
same in 2008.
Encourage and support the
development of a wide range
of leisure programs and
facilities to meet the needs of
all of the City’s residents by
implementing Council’s
Leisure Strategy.
Facilitate linkages
between disability service
providers and leisure
facility managers and
sports club
representatives
100
Work continuing through the initiatives of the Access for All Abilities program, including
training for sporting clubs in Hume.
Investigate and implement
a program to encourage
organisations to offer
recreation programs to
high needs and/or low
participant groups: older
adults, young people,
people from culturally
diverse backgrounds and
people with special needs
50
Work has commenced on the development of a plan to encourage participation in sports by
low income users, people from CALD communities.
Advocate and facilitate
training and education
sessions to improve the
responsiveness of leisure
facility staff and club
administrators to including
people with a disability
100
Work continues through the Access for All Abilities program on the development of
opportunities for people with a disability into mainstream sports opportunities.
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COUNCIL PLAN 2006-2010 SIX MONTH PROGRESS REPORT: 2007-2008 ACTIONS
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance the quality of
Council’s major leisure
facilities by:
Developing a Master Plan
for the redevelopment of
the Craigieburn Leisure
Centre
85+
Draft Craigieburn Leisure Centre Master Plan is complete and will be presented to Council
for adoption by February 2008.
Preparing concept plans
for Stage 2 works at the
Sunbury Aquatic Centre
25
Development of Concept Plans will commence in February 2008.
▲
Development of a draft plan for the further development of the Broadmeadows Leisure
Centre will commence in July 2008, including the development of an outdoor pool at the
site.
Developing a draft plan for
Stage 3 development
works at the
Broadmeadows Leisure
Centre.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Enrich the cultural life of Hume
City by facilitating the
appreciation of and
participation in the visual and
performing arts by renewing
and progressively
implementing Council’s Arts
and Cultural Strategy.
Commence the
development of a Hume
Arts and Cultural Strategy
to enhance the cultural life
of Hume City.
75
Hume Arts Advisory Team (HAART, 13 November 2007) have considered an initial
framework - the proposed process will be reported in March 2008.
Enhance community access to
performing arts facilities by
commencing Stage One
redevelopment works of the
Broadmeadows Town Hall
(regional performing arts
centre) and facilitating
planning for a performing arts
facility in Sunbury.
Commence planning for
Stage One
Redevelopment Works for
the Broadmeadows Town
Hall.
50
HAART has examined best practice models for performing arts as a precursor to the
implementation of the planning for the Capital Works Project.
Enhance the vitality of Hume’s
urban environment and
celebrate our community
through Public Art and Place
Making projects.
Pursue grant opportunities
for public art and place
making initiatives in
accordance with the Arts
and Cultural Strategy.
100
A conditions audit is currently being carried out on the building to ascertain the status of the
building infra structure.
Two grant applications (approximately $5,000 each) have been submitted. Report to
Council will occur if successful.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Create a network of open
space that offers quality
passive and active
experiences in natural,
landscaped and sports field
settings by progressively
implementing a
comprehensive Open Space
Strategy.
Prepare and complete
Open Space Strategy.
% PROGRESS
50
COMMENT/OUTCOME
A research and review of open space needs of diverse cultural groups within our community
is to be completed prior to community consultation and the development of a Draft Open
Space Strategy. The draft strategy is expected to be completed by April 2008.
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COUNCIL PLAN 2006-2010 SIX MONTH PROGRESS REPORT: 2007-2008 ACTIONS
THEME 4: LIFELONG LEARNING
Strategic Objective: A Learning Culture
LEARNING TOGETHER
STRATEGY
Language, literacy and numeracy.
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
Increase circulation of library materials.
100
Circulation increased 8.4% between 2005/06 to 2007/08. Year to date
circulation has increased significantly.
Conduct user education and training in
online and other library resources.
100
Classes and one on one training provided in Library branches.
Further implement library marketing
plan.
85+
Implement outcome of review of library
resources contracts.
Implement RFID.
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Computer Club and Homework Clubs conducted.
0
▲
Plan to be revised in line with non Corporate Branding Strategy.
On hold due to collaborative purchasing initiative project by the State
Library.
Review of process being undertaken as a result of RFID feasibility study.
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LEARNING TOGETHER
STRATEGY
Inspiring Lifelong Learning In Hume.
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Implement, monitor, review and revise
plan.
100
Learning Together Strategy revised.
Develop and implement leadership
development programs for key
community members.
100
BCNR Leadership Matters Project 2007 – completion was September
2007. 40 residents enrolled into the Leadership Matters training course.
72% of BCNR residents graduated in September 2007. A Leadership
Matters training manual has been developed December 2007 and
available to interested community organisation.
Implement BCNR learning plan.
50
BCNR Employment & Learning Community Action Plan has been
reviewed with community consultation in April 2007. A new Community
Action plan has been developed and the Employment and Learning
Working group are working on developing long, medium and short term
actions.
Implement BCNR Learning Friends
project.
0
No further progress has been made.
Teachers Scholarships program.
100
Scholarships Awarded.
Undertake use of Inspiring Stories and
develop mentoring partnerships.
100
Eight new ‘Inspiring Stories’ in 2007. Partnerships created upon request.
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LEARNING TOGETHER
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Inspiring Lifelong Learning In Hume
(continued).
Continue to implement Learning
Advocates.
50
Community Information and Learning Database currently being populated.
Training specification developed.
Implement Inspired to Learn In Hume
Awards.

To be actioned when budgeted.
Conduct Learning Festival.
100
Learning Festival conducted in September 2007.
Implement IT in the Community Plan.
25
Revised in Learning Together Strategy 2 to headline project Virtual Hume.
Connecting Hume.
100
Project complete. 48 computers distributed.
Develop and distribute promotional
materials on where to access
IT/Internet.
100
Information provided in learning Community brochures.
IT and Virtual Communities.
Implement SME’s IT program.
% PROGRESS
0
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Learning Community and Economic Development Departments to
discuss.
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LEARNING TOGETHER
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
IT and Virtual Communities
(continued).
Promote and implement the Community
Information and Learning database.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
85+
Project progressing. Database developed and populated.
Continue four editions of IED.
50
Two editions distributed, on target.
Promote use of HGLV logo to members
on their letterhead.
100
Letterhead promoted.
Promote and manage Volunteer
Gateway.
75
Ongoing vacancy in this role has resulted in no progress on this project.
Seek funds.
100
Submissions made for relevant funds.
Develop plan for learning through arts /
Arts Planner and community.
100
Learning through arts activities promoted through 2008 Summer Program.
Moving On – School to further
education and employment.
Implement, revise and review plan.
100
Learning Together Strategy revised.
Village Network.
Conduct quarterly Hume Global
Learning Village Forums.
50
On target and forums conducted.
Create and promote HGLV members
sites as “learning places” to access into
programs.
Learning in Community Settings.
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LEARNING TOGETHER
STRATEGY
Enhance preschool children’s
learning, development and
preparation for school through
programs which improve attendance,
literacy, numeracy and social skills.
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Implement an Early Years Curriculum
framework across all Council Early
Childhood Services.
25
Early Years Curriculum Framework developed and pilot program
commenced in three long day care and three preschool services. Full
implementation across all Council programs will commence in mid-2008.
Continue to evaluate and review the
program quality in Council operated
Preschool Services.
100
Program quality within Council’s Preschool services is regularly monitored
through internal processes and external (DHS) compliance inspections.
A Preschool customer satisfaction survey was undertaken with an index
mean result of 85.6 indicating that parents are satisfied with the quality of
educational programs including the appropriateness of the content of the
program and its sensitivity to individual needs and cultural needs and
situations.
Implement a preschool attendance
program that educates families on the
importance of ongoing regular
attendance at preschool for their
children.
100
A preschool/school attendance program was piloted in Southern Hume
through the Best Start Partnership. This program looked at reasons for
absenteeism and communication to parents about the importance of
regular and consistent attendance by children at school and preschool.
Facilitate a series of forums for Early
Years staff from Preschool and Primary
School Settings to work in partnership
to improve, access the services,
transition to school and parent
engagement in Preschool and Primary
School.
100
Two symposiums were held for Preschool, Child Care and Early Years
Primary School Staff with over 30 people attending each symposium.
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Strategic Objective: Learning Centres of Excellence
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Ensure the timely provision of
additional schools and educational
resources to meet the needs of a
growing population by advocating
the community’s needs to the State
Government.
Advocate to the State Government for
timely provision of learning services to
Hume community.
50
Council has participated in the development of a new primary school in
the developing areas of Craigieburn. This school will commence
operation for Term 1 2009.
Ensure enhanced educational and
employment opportunities for the
City’s residents by advocating for the
best possible outcome from the
Education Department’s Schools of
the Future review.
Develop a plan with DET to link HGLV
members with schools.
100
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEEC)
represented on HGLV Committee.
Enhance library and learning
opportunities for the community by
designing and commencing
construction of the Craigieburn
Learning Centre in the Craigieburn
Town Centre and by developing a
strategy for a Sunbury Learning
Centre.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Consult with Craigieburn schools
regarding Craigieburn GLC.
0
Consultation not commenced due to VCAT hearing regarding planning of
Town Centre.
Implement plan to increase use of
individual rooms at HGLC.
75
Benchmarking exercise undertaken plan not yet developed.
Implement Year 1 of plan.
0
Consultations and further research for
Craigieburn GLC.
25
Negotiations are currently underway with the developer of the Craigieburn
town Centre in relation to the level of developer contributions that will be
required to assist with the establishment of the Craigieburn Global
Learning Centre.
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THEME 5: ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT
Strategic Objective: A Strong Economy and Full Employment
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Improve employment outcomes for
Hume Residents by supporting
targeted opportunities for skill
development, training and work
experience and by promoting the
employment of local people.
Implement Skills Shop.
25
Project progressing.
Investigate opportunities for
continued employment of
Hume residents beyond
standard retirement ages.
25
A number of the participants in the Passport to Work program are older residents
and have been assisted back into the workforce.
Facilitate and support activities
and opportunities that enhance
opportunities for employment
for all Hume City residents.
100
Continued business attraction measures and promotion of Hume City as the
‘Place to Do Business’ provides significant opportunities for local employment.
Encourage investments in new
businesses that support the
activities of existing Hume
businesses and advocate for
infrastructure and land planning
to support industrial and
commercial development.
100
Market the benefits of Hume
City to attract business
investment through various
forums including networking
events.
100
Quarterly Business Breakfast held in March, June, September and November
2007 where Hume City businesses are able to network. Various other networking
events were held throughout the year, including the business awards and HEDC
dinner.
Actively seek opportunities for
Direct Foreign Investment in
Hume City.
100
Council delegation to Brunei in March and August to attract investment in Hume
City. Hosting various delegations at Hume City and attendance at Australia China
Business Council sessions.
Secure new business opportunities
in Hume City by actively promoting
the City’s location and logistical
advantages; by targeting specific
industry sectors that support the
activities of existing Hume
businesses or new industry sectors
that enhance the local economy
and employment; and by facilitating
major developments.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Work with the education providers including Kangan Batman TAFE, the
Hume/Whittlesea LLEN and schools continues to highlight the job opportunities
that are in the area. Working with businesses and linking them to schools also
creates the pathways to employment for local residents.
Ongoing program to assist the development of business in Hume City including
supporting initiatives for improved infrastructure and land. Significant parcels of
industrial land being rezoned in Kalkallo will continue the opportunities to attract
business to the area. Support for projects at Melbourne International Airport and
in Sunbury.
Sunbury redevelopment and Sunbury Strategic Framework Plan and Sunbury
Town Centre Structure Plan and Parking Precinct Plan are all projects that will
assist.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Optimise employment opportunities
by supporting the development of
new office-based businesses in the
Broadmeadows Central precinct.
Identify and seek to attract a
diverse range of businesses
and regional offices.
% PROGRESS
100
Target specific Industry Sectors
as identified in the review of
Industry Sectors, particularly
those providing Business
Services.
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Continued to target the halal food industry and in particular the Brunei
Government to develop a halal certification plant at Melbourne Airport. Support
projects include introducing the investors to the Plenty Food Group and also
signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government.
Worked with State Government to attract the Victorian Government services to the
area including education and business support.
Facilitate new employment
opportunities and innovative
technology practices through the
development of a high-tech
precinct strategy and by
encouraging the establishment of
further high-tech industries in
Hume City.
Enhance competitiveness
through encouraging the use of
emerging technologies.
100
Continued to run training programs for businesses in the area of e-commerce and
information technology.
Seek to develop a high-tech
precinct strategy.
100
Support for MAP venture group to develop an IT Cluster at the Ericsson Building in
Dallas. Funding for project approved through Multi-media Victoria. Cluster
working in the area of Mobile data.
Support Hume City’s role as
northern Melbourne’s regional
centre by actively encouraging
businesses, agencies and
government departments to locate
their headquarters in Hume City.
Target specific Industry
Sectors as identified in the
review of Industry Sectors,
particularly those providing
Advanced Business and
Population Based Services.
100
Contributed to the Northern Exposure report outlining the difficulty with
organisations finding suitable office accommodation in Melbourne’s North.
Promoted the benefits of Hume Central as a destination for development and
worked with Victorian Government to identify footloose industry and attract same
to Hume City.
Optimise economic and
employment outcomes by
undertaking Local Structure Plans
for the proposed Hume Highway
and northern Hume Industrial
Precincts
Seek support and resources
from the Growth Areas
Authority and State
Government regarding
appropriate structure planning
and timely infrastructure for
nominated employment
precincts within the Hume
Growth Corridor.
50
Being progressed through Planning Scheme Amendments C92 and C98. Both
amendments are being supported by the Growth Areas Authority.
Encourage excellence and
innovation among Hume
businesses by undertaking
promotion, recognition and reward
activities.
Support, recognise and actively
promote Hume Businesses
achievements in innovation and
improvements in workplace
arrangements
100
Various Hume Businesses profiled in Hume Pride and Economic Update
Magazine.
Support Business Awards.
100
Annual Hume Business Awards conducted at Hilton Melbourne Airport on 20 June
2007.
Merrifield employment area - Amendment C92 to be considered by Planning Panel
14 December. Expected approval February 2008.
Folkestone Employment area – Amendment C98 awaiting Ministerial Authorisation
to exhibit amendment.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Foster enhanced competitiveness
and prosperity of Hume businesses
by providing a range of valueadding and support programs
Encourage the community to
support local businesses and
buy locally.
100
Sought to provide local businesses and residents with knowledge of the local
industries and opportunities to purchase locally.
Conduct and support business
network events and
development programs.
100
Large range of business and networking events conducted throughout period
including Business Breakfasts and training programs.
Enhance competitiveness
through encouraging the use of
emerging technologies.
100
Profiled businesses in publications making use of innovative technologies.
Supported the development of the ICT cluster in Dallas. Supported the
development of the Broadmeadows Innovation and Learning Laboratory as part of
the Schools Regeneration Project.
Ensure accountability in Council’s
Economic development activities
by reporting annually to the
community on the state of the
Hume economy.
Report annually to Council on
the state of the economy.
50
Report to be presented to Council in January 2008.
Support new office based
businesses in the Broadmeadows
Central precinct.
Undertake a range of public
realm improvement works as
identified in the Precinct Plan
and investigate options and
work with developers to
construct office based
employment opportunities on
the sites identified within the
‘Proposition 3047’ architecture
ideas competition.
25
Civic Plaza completed November 2007. Further works include the Main Street
extension from Pearcedale Parade to Dimboola Road (scheduled to be
completed August 2008) and the enhancement of the Town Park (Landscape
Masterplan to be completed by September 2008).
25
Potential opportunities for the development of office based employment
opportunities in the Hume Central area will be assessed as part of a Precinct
Plan to be prepared in early 2008.
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THEME 6: ENVIRONMENT
Strategic Objective: An environmentally aware community
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Ensure an environmentally aware
community through the provision
of an effective environmental
education program.
Implement Waste Wise
Education Strategy action
plan.
% PROGRESS
50
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Implementation of the Strategy commenced in early 2006 and has focused on residents,
internal operations and community events and on reducing recycling contamination:

All Council festivals Waste-wise

Information sessions provided to two Arabic women groups on Council’s waste
services

Council supported and promoted Healthy and Sustainable Gardens compost and
mulch offer again in late 2007 (offer expires 14 December 2007)

Initial discussions taken place with GLC, Youth Central, Broadmeadows, Sunbury and
Craigieburn Leisure Centres to implement internal sustainable waste management
systems in 2008

Public Place Recycling project underway for Broadmeadows Central Precinct,
comprising Civic Plaza, front of Council office, north side of Main Street, Youth Central
and Broadmeadows Leisure Centre

Production of Waste Services and Community Calendar for all Hume households (to
be distributed first week of 2008)

Education and marketing campaign undertaken for new Hard Rubbish Service and
Household Detox Centres, with 1,491 hard rubbish bookings in first two months (37%
increase over previous year) , 3,195 landfill vouchers used since issuing of Rates
notices and 1,500 kg of paint received.
Next stage is recycling in schools and internal environmental purchasing. Final stage of
implementation will entail targeting business and industry.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Ensure an environmentally aware
community through the provision
of an effective environmental
education program (continued).
Review and analyse
Recycling bin inspection
program/audit and
develop action plans.
100
Project being undertaken in conjunction with Asset Development. Audits will continue
throughout 2008 due to successful results (low levels of repeat contamination offences).
Education undertaken targeting recyclables in plastic bags (highest contamination item).
Implement the
Multicultural Planting
Festival and associated
education activities.
100
500+ participants.
Publish and distribute
EcoTracks and Hume
Weed News.
100
Research, publish and
launch a State of the
Environment report.
25
Tasks have been assigned, format determined and research started.
Conduct a varied range of
community education
activities.
100
Education sessions for local schools (Tullamarine Primary, Roxburgh Park Primary, five
Sunbury primary schools and 600+ Grade 3 participants from seven schools at Festival of
Learning), promoting anti-litter and correct recycling messages.
Six local communities involved.
Quarterly EcoTracks publication produced and delivered on time.
Quarterly Hume Weed News produced and published. Approximately 2000 of each edition
were distributed.
CALD communities participated in various tours.
Engage more schools and
community groups in
Waterwatch activities.
100
Signed Memorandum of Understanding with Waterwatch, committing them to engage with
8+ schools, 2+ public events, 3000+ participants, annual training for monitors, and
provision of an annual report, 20+ community monitoring sites and a quarterly EcoTracks
article.
Undertake more property
visits with rural
landholders.
100
Developing program to revisit rebated and non-rebated properties.
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Strategic Objective: An Environmentally Sustainable City
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
Ensure sustainable environmental
outcomes throughout the City with a
comprehensive range of waste
management programs.
COMMENT/OUTCOME
See strategy on page 28.
Reduce waste to landfill by
continuing to implement Council’s
Waste Management Strategy.
Develop strategy to meet the
State Government’s Towards
Zero Waste (TZW) Strategy.
100
New hard waste collection service implemented 1 October 2007.
Facilitate enhanced environmental
performance of all new buildings in
Hume City.
Ensure Council buildings are
energy and resource efficient.
25
Water Audits undertaken at the Broadmeadows Council Office, the GLC and
Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Sunbury Leisure Centres.
Waste audits undertaken at Broadmeadows Council Office. Sustainable waste
management system, comprising recycling, organics, garbage and paper reuse
streams, implemented at Broadmeadows Council Office. Post-implementation audit
found 2% recycling contamination and 3% organics contamination. Site analysis and
discussions undertaken with staff at GLC, Youth Central, Broadmeadows,
Craigieburn and Sunbury Leisure Centres, with implementation of waste systems
planned for early 2008.
Public Place Recycling project underway for Broadmeadows Central precinct,
comprising Civic Plaza, front of Council office, north side of Main Street, Youth
Central and Broadmeadows Leisure Centre.
Recycling of lighting waste, computers, cartridges, mobile phones and miscellaneous
wastes.
Work with members of the
community to improve the
energy and resource efficiency
of their buildings.
25
Facilitation of the Vic1000 Project, involving 40 local businesses in resource
efficiency.
Provision of energy efficient globes at a discounted rate.
Production and distribution of the Hume Save Water educational DVD.
Production and distribution of Waste Services and Community Calendar and fridge
magnet.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Preserve and enhance the City’s
natural environment through a range
of programs which improve the
condition of land, water and
biodiversity.
Continue to provide
conservation planning advice
on statutory and strategic
planning issues.
100
Work with Melbourne Water on
woody weed removal and
revegetation along waterways.
25
Willow removal programs conducted on Blind and Kismet Creeks in Sunbury.
Ongoing revegetation along all creeks on Council land.
Development of the Merri
Creek Industrial Stormwater
Code of Practice – aimed at
reducing pollutants entering
waterways.
85+
Draft completed for public consultation in February/March 2008. Final report in June
2008.
Undertake community
greening activities at sites
throughout Hume City.
100
Twenty one community plantings undertaken between July and September, with
close to 7,000 plants planted across 14 sites.
Provide at least 15,000 plants
to rural landholders through
the rural areas Plant Donation
scheme.
100
Remaining eight landholders collected their plant allocations in September (90% had
collected plants in autumn). Applications for 2008 planting season have been
approved and plants have been ordered.
Provide incentives and advice
to rural landholders through
the Sustainable Land
Management Incentive
Scheme.
100
Five major Land Training Courses held during this period.
Advice provided on Amendments, Local Structure and Development Plans and
Planning Permit applications as required.
70+ referrals responded to in this period.
Rural Revegetation Course (July 2007), Pest Animal Field Day (Sept 2007),
Sustainable Gardening Expo (Oct 2007), bus trip to DPI Frankston (Oct 2007),
Chilean Needle Grass Field Day (Nov 2007).
More courses and training opportunities will occur in 2008.
Continue to support and work
with Merri Creek Management
Committee and Moonee Ponds
Creek Coordinating
Committee.
100
Both Committees and activities being actively supported.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Preserve and enhance the City’s
natural environment through a range
of programs which improve the
condition of land, water and
biodiversity (continued).
Improve Evans Street
Grasslands and revegetate
other sites.
% PROGRESS
100
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Evans Street Grassland Master Plan has had many actions implemented through
Capital Works the most recent was the installation of a grassland education centre on
site and interpretive signage to explain the significance of the grassland.
Revegetation through the greening program has occurred details below.
Greening Program

Planted a total of 6,590 plants over 21 events and across 14 sites.

Involved 1,060 volunteers, including 7 school groups and 2 scout groups.
Plant Donation Scheme

Ensure sustainable environmental
outcomes throughout the City with a
comprehensive range of waste
management, sustainable water use
and greenhouse gas reduction
programs.
Allocated over 19,000 plants to 94 participants.
Implement the Stormwater
Code of Practice for Merri
Creek.
85+
Draft 4 was completed in October. Document out for comment with industry. The
Code of Practice will be provided to Council in February 2008.
Implement the Natural
Heritage Strategy.
25
The Strategy is in its first year of implementation. Existing programs are being
reviewed and new programs being prepared.
Implement the Waste Wise
Education Strategy more
broadly.
50
Implementation of Strategy commenced in early 2006 and has focused on residents,
internal operations and community events and on reducing recycling contamination.
Next stage is recycling in schools and internal environmental purchasing.
Continue to implement the
actions of the Sustainable
Water Use Plan.
85+
Recycled water online at Boardman Stadium and Langama Park.
Continue to implement the
actions of the Local
Greenhouse Action Plan.
25
Warm season turf used to upgrade all prominent sporting fields.
Five Star Green Council Building occupied.
Lighting retrofit at Broadmeadows Leisure Centre.
Facilitation of the Vic1000 Project, involving 40 local businesses in resource
efficiency.
Provision of energy efficient globes at a discounted rate.
Installation of energy efficient appliances & time delay switches.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Control noxious weeds throughout
the City by implementing the
Sustainable Land Management
Incentive Scheme (and other
programs) and by advocating to the
State Government for an enhanced
enforcement regime.
Implemented the Farm (Weed
Management) Rebate
Scheme.
100
356 out of 431 applications have been received in 2007/2008 (82.59% return, 8.18%
increase from previous years applications).
Implemented the Sustainable
Land Management Incentive
Scheme.
100
611 out of 1288 applications received in 2007 / 2008 (47.43% return, 10% increase
from previous year’s applications).
Implement the Sustainable
Land Management and
Integrated Weed Control
Strategy.
25
Review of Strategy has been started. Will be renamed Sustainable Land
Management Strategy. Draft 1 due March 2008.
Complete Stage 1 of the Hume
Green Wedge Management
Plan.
100
Phase 1 of the Green Wedge Management Plan Completed November 2007.
Subject to ongoing funding
from Council and other
Government sources,
commence Stage 2 of the
Hume Green Wedge
Management Plan Brief.
100
Grant for Phase 2 of the Green Wedge Management Plan received from State
Government June 2007.
Facilitate the long-term sustainability
of Hume’s Green Wedge by
developing and implementing the
Hume Green Wedge Management
Plan.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
A number of property inspections (participants on Farm Scheme) have been
undertaken by Council Officers.
Preparation of brief for Phase 2 has commenced.
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THEME 7: APPEARANCE OF THE CITY
Strategic Objective: An Attractive and Liveable City
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance the City's amenity by
preparing and implementing a
comprehensive strategy to include
all parts of the built environment.
To continually improve the condition
and appearance of council facilities
through a planned & effective building
maintenance program - 100%
completion of building maintenance
plan.
% PROGRESS
25
COMMENT/OUTCOME
A building condition audit and maintenance plan was completed by
external contractors in Jan 2007.
In year 1 of the plan there are 458 jobs which are being done in
2007/08.
At the end of October:
 26.2% have been completed
 8.7% have been inspected , assessed and are not required
 10.9% are in progress.
To be achieved through completing the
following Council Plan projects &
programs:
100
Protection of Heritage Places completed with approval of Amendment
C55 to introduce Heritage Overlay over identified heritage sites.
Activity centre structure plans co9mplented and ongoing.
 Protecting places of heritage
significance
Urban Design Guidelines completed for Dallas Broadmeadows.
 Activity centre structure planning
 Preparing Urban Design Guidelines
for nominated neighbourhood areas.
Continue to monitor current construction
practices carried out on new
subdivisional developments.
100
Enforcement has been carried to a high level in both relation to new
subdivision and older subdivisions. Council continues to place
significant resources in this area.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance the City's amenity by
preparing and implementing a
comprehensive strategy to include
all parts of the built environment
(continued).
Review Council’s Design Guidelines
and Specifications to ensure that they
meet current industry practices.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
100
Design guidelines reviewed in August 2007 and minor amendments
made. The Manager Subdivisions involved in industry reference groups
to develop more consistent standards between municipalities.
50
Supervision activities well resourced to ensure compliance with
guidelines and specifications.
Implement the strategy to incorporate
water sensitive urban design measures
that meet current best practice into
subdivisional development.
75
Council has attracted funding for Water Sensitive Urban Design as part
of the Civic Plaza Development and continues to encourage developers
to undertake similar initiatives.
Continue to liaise with all Council
departments to ensure issues that arise
with development are resolved.
100
A draft paper on internal referrals and developer contributions has been
developed and will formally outline the process for internal resolution of
development issues.
Review the Pest Animal Plan.
25
The Pest Animal Plan will be incorporated into the Sustainable Land
Management Strategy. Draft 1 due March 2008.
Implement the Natural Heritage
Strategy.
100
Natural heritage Strategy Implementation Group to be established
March 2008.
Continue to review, evaluate, approve
and supervise within the prescribed
time limits, subdivision engineering
construction plans prepared by
Consultants in accordance with
Council’s Design Guidelines and
Specifications.
Existing programs currently being tailored to achieve objectives.
Ensure greener streetscapes by
planting a minimum of 5,000 street
trees per annum and by enhancing
the management of existing trees.
Agreements with landholders for works under Biodiversity Stewardship
Scheme developed and some works underway. Review of program in
light of limited uptake of funds required.
Inventory to be completed by 30 June 2008.
Expanded inventory of Trees onto
HTMS.
85+
HTMS going mobile with GPS-equipped
laptop in the field.
100
One mobile unit in operation. Business case for additional units to be
presented as 2008/09 Budget New Initiative.
Implement the inappropriate trees
removal program.
25
Approximately 1,400 inappropriate trees across City. In the order of
100 inappropriate trees removed per annum.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Reduce litter by implementing
Council’s Litter Management
Strategy and by investigating and
implementing new ways of
encouraging disposal of waste
materials.
Implement year 2 of the Litter
Management Strategy Action plans.
% PROGRESS
50
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Progress with:
Barry Road Shopping Centre Action 90% completion

Enhancement Program almost complete

Action will be completed upon receipt and installation of bin
infrastructure signage and 2nd round of City laws and
Environmental Health site inspections.
Olsen Place Shopping Centre proposal 90%

Enhancement Program proposal has been developed awaiting
presentation to EMT.
Broadmeadows Precinct Public Place 60% completion

Recycling Project with 100% completion at the Civic Plaza
area.

Remaining bin infrastructure is in stock awaiting site location
approval and installation.
RID trial 40 % complete with operations completed and planning
finalised.
CCTV surveillance report incorporating shouting surveillance has
been researched and is 90% complete.
Conduct review and analysis of the
Enviroclean mechanical sweeping
program.
50
Current activities have been reviewed and discussions completed to
establish the desired sweeping frequencies for main roads, local roads,
high profile precincts and areas of greatest need.
A new program has been prepared for implementation during February
2008.
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THEME 8: TRANSPORT
Strategic Objective: 24-hour public transport
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Ensure enhanced transport
opportunities for the Hume
community through implementation
of and advocacy for the Hume
Transport Priorities Plan.
Though the Internal Transport Working
Group, continue to undertake key
projects and advocacy identified in the
Transport Priorities Plan.
50
A review of the Transport Priorities plan is underway, as well as more
discussions with DOI and Vic Roads in relation to all aspects of transport
in Hume. A transport summit was also held late last year.
In collaboration with Melbourne Airport
and Vic Roads pursue State
Government support to commence a
transport movement and mobility/land
use impact study of Melbourne Airport
and surrounds.
25
Work has begun on development of a Ground Transport Plan for
Melbourne Airport arsing from conditions on approval of Airport Mixed
Use Precinct.
In collaboration with Vic Roads
investigate the long term establishment
of an outer orbital transport link/corridor
including Craigieburn, Sunbury, Melton,
Werribee and Altona.
25
Vic Roads have announced indicative alignment as a basis for further
investigation and discussion.
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Strategic Objective: A safe and effective freight and road network
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Facilitate the development of safer
and more efficient freight and road
networks by advocating to the State
and Federal Governments for
enhanced levels of road and traffic
management funding.
Apply for State and Federal Funding for
road and traffic management projects
including Black Spot and TTI.
100
Council considered a report regarding Council’s submission for Black
Spot for 08/09 financial year on 10 September 2007.
Enhance safety and local traffic
flows by allocating additional funding
to traffic management works and by
progressively implementing Local
Area Traffic Management Plans
(LATMs).
Undertake 2 LATMs per year.
75
The Craigieburn North and Sunbury South LATM investigations have
been undertaken including community consultations and submissions
have been reviewed. Draft reports are being prepared for Council’s
consideration in early 2008.
Provide an up-to-date ranked list of road
and traffic treatment projects to be
considered on the CWP.
100
List of projects complete, program is now being implemented.
Improve car parking availability by
undertaking a City-wide car parking
strategy and commencing
implementation of that strategy
Professionally apply car parking: floor
space ratios for industrial and commercial
buildings.
100
Car parking rates as specified by Planning Scheme and local policy are
applied consistently.
To be achieved through undertaking the
following Council Plan projects &
programs:
50
MSS Review underway.
100
Activity Centre Structure Plans have been prepared for the
Broadmeadows Transit City and underway for Sunbury Town Centre,
Craigieburn Town Centre and Westmeadows.
 Municipal Strategic Statement Review
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
 Activity Centre structure planning.
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Strategic Objective: Sustainably connected, safe communities
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Increase the number of bus shelters
throughout the City by investigating
and implementing a strategy to
provide shelters at minimal cost to
the community.
Provide a ranked list of bus stops where
shelters would be suitable.
100
Preliminary list of proposed new locations approved by Council on 10
December 2007.
Arrange or Participate in, a contract to
provide modern bus shelters at suitable
locations throughout the City.
100
Council has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of
Infrastructure for new bus shelters.
Improve walking and bicycle access
opportunities by reviewing and
implementing Council’s Bicycle
Strategy and by progressively
improving the quality and extent of
Council’s footpath and bicycle
network.
Preparation of a Hume City bicycle
strategy that identifies the opportunities
for the linking of shared trails that can be
accesses for both commuting and for
leisure purposes.
100
Hume City Council has committed $35,000 in the current financial year to
develop a Walking and Cycling Strategy for the municipality.
The Strategy will assess the current provision of walking and cycling
opportunities within Hume and will identify the priorities for development
and enhancement of the walking and cycling network for referral to
Councils Capital Works Program.
Advocate for the provision of bicycle lanes
on all new major roads developed across
Hume City.
Development of a new walking/cycling
group in the Craigieburn region.
Review Bicycle network plan and ensure
bicycle paths shown are up-to-date and
accurate.
100
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Continually improve the condition
and safety of Council’s local road
network by implementing Council’s
Road Management Plan.
Review City Works Service Level
Agreement and amend, vary or replace as
appropriate.
85+
Final draft ready for presentation to Director in January 2008.
Purchase Eduction High Velocity
Drainage Maintenance Vehicle and
develop Drainage Maintenance
Schedules.
50
Tenders have closed with evaluation and preferred supplier selected.
Recommendation report scheduled for presentation to Council December
17.
Discussions regarding most effective use of resources and available
operators have commenced.
Investigation into GIS applications to assist with programming and
management of Eduction service will commence in December 2007.
Encourage the establishment and
growth of volunteer community
transport groups, including advocacy
groups, community bicycle/walking
groups and walking buses.
Review Merit CRM Action response times
for Road Maintenance.
100
MERIT response times reviewed in conjunction with Hume RMP 2007 and
adopted in March 2007.
Replace a minimum of 25,000 m2 of
unsafe or damaged footpaths.
50
Works progressing well in line with expectations.
Reseal a minimum of 95,000 sq.m. of
local roads.
85+
Only Duncan’s Lane remains to be resealed from this year’s program.
Re-asphalt a minimum of 110,000 sq.m.
of local roads.
25
Majority of works to be undertaken in February and March 2008.
Conduct asset condition survey that will
inform the Capital Works Program.
100
Video survey completed for all roads and footpaths. Data used to
determine projects requiring works for inclusion in the 08/09 Capital
Works Program and 5 Year Program.
Not provided.
50
Council promoted Walking School Bus to three schools in Craigieburn,
one in Broadmeadows and two in Roxburgh Park and provided training for
volunteers at one participating Sunbury school plus one new school in
Roxburgh Park.
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THEME 9: COUNCIL
Strategic objective: A council engaging and advocating on behalf of its community
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance community wellbeing by
annually advocating to State and
Federal governments on emerging
and important issues.
Ensure that appropriate planning
guidelines are followed in relation to any
future activities on the Tullamarine
Landfill Site
85+
Tullamarine landfill advocacy actions completed as part of the planning
process in relation to the Dual Composite Lined Cell works approval
and planning application. Further actions will be undertaken in regard to
the LNAPL application, as well as discussions with the EPA .
Fund the Gap.
100
Undertook advocacy campaign as part of the Fund the Gap Campaign –
activities included media relations and community event.
Advocate for funding for major projects
identified in the Hume City Leisure
Strategy Plan, including the
redevelopment of the Craigieburn
Leisure Centre and the development of
the Craigieburn Town Centre sports
precinct.
100
Craigieburn Leisure Centre - Major Facility Grant application submitted
October 2007 for funding for stage 1 redevelopment of Craigieburn
Leisure Centre.
Advocate on appropriate issues that
impact on health aged care and youth
services in Hume City.
100
Information session on Disability Act amendments, MAVDANS Briefing
– future directions in Aged Care, Contributed to submission on Disability
Accommodation, Contribution to RMH Service Plan, Presentation to
National Local Responses to Aged Care Conference, Submission to
PIA Health and Wellbeing award, EOI Food Security Project,
Contributed to submission on transport needs to DOI, EOI Heat Wave
Strategy.
Advocate to State and Federal
Governments on important and
emergent issues that impact on
community wellbeing.
100
Council has responded on 19 November 2007 to the introduction of
planning permits for new gaming machines by adopting a Local
Planning Policy and Strategic Reference Document for Gaming in
Hume City for a period of public exhibition as a further stage of
consultation.
Ongoing advocacy on emergent issues
within the community.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Council in July 2007 submitted to State Government and Gaming
Authorities regarding their Review on gaming machine applications.
In August 2007, Council assisted a community response to the
Residential Accommodation Issues paper released by Consumer Affairs
Victoria to enhance support to at risk members of the community.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Enhance community engagement,
belonging and a sense of pride
through a range of vibrant festivals,
community events and achievement
celebrations.
Hold annual community festivals to
engage and involve all sectors of the
community including:
% PROGRESS
50
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Broadmeadows event held in November 2007.
Carols by Candlelight held in December 2007.
 Broadmeadows Community Festival
Hume Winter Music Festival held in July-August 2007.
 Craigieburn Festival
On track to meet target.
 Carols by Candlelight
 Hume Winter Music Festival
 Australia Day Celebrations
 International Women’s Day.
Demonstrate Council’s commitment
to advocacy, effective decisionmaking, accountability and
transparency through good
governance practices.
Position Hume City Council as one
of Australia’s leading municipalities
by implementing the Hume City
Council Marketing Strategy.
Conduct ward meetings (one meeting
per ward).
50
Three (3) meetings have been held in Aitken Ward and one (1) meeting
has been held in Jacksons Creek ward. Meetings to be held in Merri
and Airport Wards in first half of 2008.
Hold Council meetings in at least three
different venues across the municipality.
100
Council meetings have been held in four (4) venues in Broadmeadows,
Craigieburn, Sunbury and Meadow Heights.
Council will seek and confirm a provider
of election services for the November
2008 election. The provider to offer an
ease of understanding of the election
process for all voters in how to cast an
informed vote. The objective being to
achieve the maximum participation rate.
25
VEC Local Government Elections 2008 Information Session attended.
Contract with provider to be finalised no later than 30 June 2008.
Develop and implement Annual
Marketing Implementation Plans in line
with the Marketing Strategy.
50
Annual Marketing Implementation Plan has not been completed.
Marketing Strategy is however being implemented as part of the
activities that have been undertaken during the year including the new
branding and signage.
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Strategic Objective: Visionary, strategic and accountable leadership an service excellence
STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Ensure continually improved
customer service through enhanced
customer service centres, effective
training and improved
responsiveness.
Review use of Merit, Hume City
Council’s Customer Request
Management System introduced in
2005, towards continuous improvement
in line with service delivery and
commitment levels.
25
Integration of Hume City Council’s
software packages & the Customer
Request Management system towards
improving service delivery.
25
Following the upgrade to version 9.5 of MERIT, the following application
will be progressively integrated: Executive Action System; Outlook;
Council’s Intranet / Internet and GIS.
Improve Hume City Council’s contact
centre management to reduce the wait
time and lost calls from the community
in getting connected to an officer.
85+
A new CISCO call centre management solution has been introduced
resulting in current wait times being reduced and maintained to less
than 20 seconds. Also, the percentage of lost / abandoned calls has
reduced from 8% (3-year average) to 4% over the last nine months.
Implement the new Council planning
and reporting process.
85+
Discussion Paper including planning templates approved by CEO in
November 2007. Delegation process has also been reviewed
Continuously improve Council’s
operations and services by
undertaking best practice research
and through a systematic review of
Council activities.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Council’s existing version of MERIT (Customer Request Management
Solution) is currently being upgraded to latest version (9.5).
Training and testing of this version will be conducted in January and
February.
Version 9.5 to be utilised from 1 March 2008.
Draft calendarised Council Process developed incorporating budget
and Capital Works.
Conduct reviews of services as directed
by Council’s Executive Management
Team to ensure that:

All services meet quality and cost
standards.

All services are responsive to
community needs.

A service is accessible to those for
whom it is intended.

Council achieves continuous
improvement in its provision of
services.

Council develops a program of
regular consultation with its
25
Council Planning Discussion Paper (including approach to Best Value)
approved by CEO in November 2007.
A review of internal and external communication is currently being
scoped with Marketing and Communications.
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community in relation to the
services it provides.

Identify and undertake organisation
development activities that contribute to
improved practices across the
organisation.
50
Undertake the ‘Core’ research program
comprising of:
75

An annual Council Plan Survey

An annual Employee Survey

An annual Resident’s Survey

An annual Business Survey

An annual Appearance of the City
Survey

Improve overall land use planning for
Hume City by reviewing Council’s
Municipal Strategic Statement.
Council reports regularly, at least
once a year, on its achievements
to its community in relation to the
Best Value Principles.
A Discussion Paper covering the improvement of Council’s intranet and
internet sites approved by CEO in November 2007.
A Discussion Paper regarding recruitment costs completed December
2007.
Discussion Paper being developed for EMT on how the components of
the Core Research Program are inter-related and reduce the need for
additional ad-hoc surveys.
Employee survey is currently under review with a new proposal being
presented to EMT shortly.
New Residents Survey is currently underway; a preliminary review of
progress and results is currently being undertaken. First Report is
expected to be available in July 2008.
2008 Council Plan survey is currently in progress, with reports to be
available mid Feb 2008.
An annual New Residents Survey.
Undertake analysis of the 2006 Census
including production of suburb social
profiles.
50
Development of Social Profiles. All data analysis for has been
undertaken and reports currently being written.
Establish a process for centralising
budget bids for research through the
Research Committee.
0
Research Committee was absorbed into the IS Steering Committee in
late 2006. IS Steering Committee is no longer meeting. Research
Committee was intended to coordinate and guide all Council research
activates, this is required for the centralisation of budget bids for
research.
Implement key findings from the review
of the Municipal Strategic Statement.
50
Review of MSS in progress, with a number of workshops and
discussion papers prepared.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Continually enhance Council’s longterm financial sustainability by
meeting established financial ratios
and by improving debtor
management practices.
Report monthly to council on actual
versus budget results and provide
information on impact to Council’s
financial sustainability.
50
The actual result to 31 December 2007, is favourable to budget and is
expected to meet budget expectations for the full financial year.
Implement the five year financial plan
and ensure adherence to the debtor
policies approved by Council to improve
debtor management.
50
The five year financial plan was approved as part of the SRP and
debtor management initiatives have been implemented and are
progressing well.
Implement Council’s recommendations
to enforce collection of outstanding
rates money, in particular from those of
a commercial/investment nature.
Progress the collection and follow-up of
long-term residential debtors.
50
There are currently 22 properties with our debt collection agency, 4
commercial and 18 residential. In the last 2 months, we have issued 16
summonses of which 14 have been served and we have issued a
judgement and a warrant of seizure against 1 commercial property. We
have also issued approximately 150 final demand notices.
Continue to monitor the progress of the
long-term (10 year) financial plan and
report to Council on the funding
capacity available.
50
During the 2008/09 budget process, a clearer indication will be
available as to Council’s funding capacity. At this stage the actual
result is favourable to budget which means Council’s funding capacity is
also favourable in the short-term.
Implement HR Strategy.
0
Human Resources Strategy being revised and rewritten – draft provided
to CEO in November 2007.
Negotiate Enterprise Agreement No 5.
25
Enterprise Agreement No 4 expires 30 June 2008. Framework
developed and EMT briefed on proposed strategy. Negotiations to
commence in 2008.
Assess effectiveness of Our Hume
Culture.
0
No formal assessment conducted so far. Empirical evidence only.
Culture survey to be conducted in early 2008
Review, update and implement
Human Resources (HR) Strategy.
Review employee support and
wellbeing program.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
Finance has recently employed a full time debt collection officer to join
the existing 0.6 of a position dedicated to debt collection in conjunction
with the Rates Unit.
100
Corporate Health and wellbeing program reviewed and re-launched in
October 2007 – Fit for Work – Fit for Life. New program and format.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Leadership Development Program
(LDP).
Implement Leadership Development
Program – Corporate Training calendar.
% PROGRESS
100
Improve service delivery through the
effective use of advanced
technologies by implementing the
Information Services Strategy.
Corporate training calendar implemented in full.
LDP components implemented.
Monitor LDP.
Workforce monitoring and planning.
COMMENT/OUTCOME
LDP under review and refocussing.
Coordinate Leaders’ Forums ensuring
high quality speakers and learning
outcomes.
75
Leaders’ Forums arranged and held. Format under review as part of
LDP overall review – integrate and refocus Leaders Forums as part of
coordinated LDP framework.
Monitor trends and report on key
issues.
50
CHRIS scoping study undertaken to ensure framework and data
accurate and accessible. Report formats determined and agreed –
draft reports prepared.
Undertake Workforce planning activities
as required across the organisation to
meet current and future needs.
100
Workforce planning undertaken as required. General recruitment and
retention issues being addressed at organisational level.
Implementation of 2007-2010 IS
Strategy.
50
The development of a new IS Strategy is at the stage of seeking
stakeholder comment. The Strategy covers a three-year period to
ensure changes in technology, software applications and integration are
capable of being considered and incorporated in a responsive
timeframe. The strategy will detail the requirements for Connectivity;
Servers; Applications; Unstructured Data; Storage; Project
Implementation; Printers & Other Devices and will be completed by 30
June 2008.
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STRATEGY
2007/08 ACTIONS
Ensure the progressive improvement
of the condition of all Council’s
assets through implementation of the
Asset Management Strategy.
Continued implementation of
Improvement Plans from each Asset
Management Plans.
75
Asset condition from survey is being used in the formulation of the
2007-2008 Capital Works Program for various asset categories.
Review funds allocated for road and
footpath assets in context of the
Renewal Gap audit by the MAV.
75
Funding for roads and paths in the 2007-2008 Capital Works Program
is being considered in the context of the Renewal Gap identified in the
MAV “STEP” Program particularly related to the Average Annual
Maintenance Cost.
Maintain high levels of acceptance of
Council's planning decisions by
ensuring an effective planning policy
framework, community participation
opportunities and consistent and
timely application of policy.
Monitor and report on outcomes of
hearings at the Victorian Civil and
Administrative Tribunal.
100
Monthly reports are presented to Council meetings containing the
outcomes of VCAT hearings.
Monitor the volume of planning
applications and decision making times.
100
Monthly reports are prepared that monitor incoming application
numbers and decision making times.
Apply the Information Meetings policy.
100
Information Meetings are held for town planning applications, however
this has been altered through the review of the delegation process.
Continue implementation.
50
Review of recommendations to occur following appointment of new
Manager Learning Community.
Improve service delivery by Learning
Communities through the Integration
& Improvement Project.
% PROGRESS
COMMENT/OUTCOME
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