Nillumbik Economic Development Strategy 2011-2016
Council adopted the Nillumbik Economic Development Strategy 2011-2016 at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 21 December 2010.
About the Strategy
Council, through its Council Plan 2009-2013, is committed to sustainable economic development in the Shire as one of its four key Goals, "Our Economy¨.
To achieve sustainable development, Council's economic actions are guided by the need to complement Council's other programs. Council's economic development activities can make a significant contribution to key social, environmental and governance objectives.
This strategy is designed to enhance the wellbeing of our community by encouraging the development of a vibrant and sustainable local economy that is based on our key advantages, including our magnificent environment and the high level of skills and abilities of our residents and business people.
The strategy is organised into five inter-linked themes:
1. Activity Centres: revitalise our commercial heart
-- Maximise retail spending and reduce leakage, increase jobs and improve living opportunities in Nillumbik's activity centres
2. Business Development: focus on success and growing the base
-- Assist business formation, longevity and networks
3. Tourism: nature, culture, food and wine
-- Develop our attractions & improve visitor infrastructure, cross promotion and networks
4. Arts: celebrate our creative heritage
-- Capitalise on the creative heritage of our Shire and position it as a continuing centre for the arts
5. Rural / Green Wedge Economy: make the most of our green wedge environment
-- Create opportunities for sustainable agriculture and improved bushland management. Support "smart-green" industries more generally.
Council operates in an environment where the delivery of services to the community is largely determined by the availability of resources. To enable Council to deliver the actions outlined in its Economic Development Strategy, it must therefore set priorities that will be established each year and set out in an Annual Implementation Plan.
The Implementation Plan will identify: the timelines and resources required to implement actions; external funding opportunities; and the consultation that is necessary with stakeholders and the community.
The Business Services Unit of Council is responsible for managing the Implementation Plan and undertaking many of the actions, including coordination with other Council units, external stakeholders and the community.
For further information contact
Darko Popovski
9433 3315
or email.