HAVE YOUR SAY | 2022-2027 CORPORATE PLAN

PLA 1:
Advocate with the State and Federal Government for resolution of land tenure constraints impacting on Cape York Peninsula.

PLA 2:
Advocate with key stakeholders for the growing residential population to be provided with access to diverse, affordable and accessible lifestyle housing options.

PLA 3:
Increase native planting and urban canopy in the public realm including tree planting in road reserves, verges, garden and strategic greening of the Shire’s assets

PLA 4:
Adopt a place-based approach to development in our town centres and gathering places to increase activation, improve wayfinding and create inviting and attractive destination for all members of the community.

THEME 2: WELLBEING AND EMPOWERMENT
Development of a resilient, healthy and compassionate Shire, united in community pride.

WEL 1:
Support communities across the Shire to become more resilient, self-sufficient and sustainable, with a continued focus on genuine regional collaboration.

WEL 2:
Facilitate and advocate for the provision of regional education facilities delivering a wide range of tertiary and vocational stud and training opportunities

WEL 3:
Advocate for a full-range of regional health services providing our communities with ‘whole of life’ care.

WEL 4:
Support, acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous cultural heritage and history, and foster the development of productive partnerships with Indigenous people and groups across the shire.

THEME 3: ACCESSIBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY
A growing Shire that supports active, connected and mobile communities

ACC 1:
Preserve access to the range of natural areas throughout our region and balance the conservation of natural values with our lifestyle expectations.

ACC 2:
Encourage the development of partnerships to promote investment in state-of-the-art and efficient telecommunication services that meet the growing needs of our region.

ACC 3:
Advocate for efficient, effective and sustainable freight links across the shire to provide flexible and cost effective solutions for industry.

ACC 4:
Support active transport to enhance walking and cycling in Cook Shire and ensure our pedestrian and cyclist networks are well-designed, safe, accessible and encourage increased use.

THEME 4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A sustainable, diverse and innovative economy that attracts investment and provides local employment all year round.

ECO 1:
Improve investor confidence and foster a ‘can do’ attitude that encourages investment and assists business to develop, with a focus on emerging industries.

ECO 2:
Adopt land use, transport and infrastructure planning methodologies which encourage and facilitate public and private sector investment and development

ECO 3:
Advocate for a sustainable, viable and active waterfront in Cooktown

THEME 5: ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
To be recognised as a leader in environmental management, enhancing and sustainably managing local natural areas and resources.

ENV 1:
Encourage investment in alternative energy and water efficiency initiatives, including consideration of emerging technologies

ENV 2:
Manage proactively invasive plants and animals to protect the Shire’s natural environment

ENV 3:
Encourage residents to reduce, reuse, re-purpose, re-gift and recycle waste

THEME 6: ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITY
To be recognised as a leader in environmental management, enhancing and sustainably managing local natural areas and resources.

ORG 1:
Focus on collaborative projects that add value to the Shire’s economic, social and environmental outcomes

ORG 2:
Plan and manage the Shire’s resources and assets in an efficient and sustainable manner.

ORG 3:
Adopt a financially intelligent approach to financial business management which is underpinned by a culture of cost management, best value and strategic financial analyses