Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029

History. Beauty. Prosperity. Vision...... 4 Community Aspirations & Council Objectives...... 5 Contents Introduction...... 6 Acknowledgement of People and Country...... 6 Executive Message...... 7 About the Shire of Gingin...... 8 Our Community & Environment...... 8 Census...... 9 Who We Are...... 10 Council...... 10 Shire of Gingin Administration...... 11 Organisational & Business Values...... 12 Administration Centre Customer Service Charter...... 12 7 Brockman Street About the Strategic Community Plan...... 13 GINGIN WA 6503 What the Plan Is...... 13 T: 9575 5100 How the Plan was Developed...... 14 F: 9575 2121 Community Consultation...... 16 Resourcing...... 17 Risk Managment...... 17 Lancelin Office 255 Vins Way What We Plan to Achieve...... 18 Community Wellbeing LANCELIN WA 6044 Objective 1 - To support the Shire of Gingin community to be inclusive, vibrant, healthy T: 9575 5155 & safe through the Shire’s service delivery...... 19 F: 9575 2121 Natural Environment Objective 2 - To develop the Shire’s capacity to support the conservation of natural E: [email protected] assets and undertake sustainable resource management ...... 20 Infrastructure & Development W: www.gingin.wa.gov.au Objective 3 - To effectively manage growth and provide for community through the delivery of community infrastructure in a financially responsible manner ...... 21 Economic Development Objective 4 - To support economic development through the Shire’s service delivery ...... 22 Governance Objective 5 - To demonstrate effective leadership, governance and advocacy on behalf of community ...... 23 Monitoring Performance...... 24 Output Indicators...... 24 Outcome Indicators...... 24 History. Beauty. Prosperity. Shire Preformance Areas...... 25 References...... 26 Vision...... 4 Community Aspirations & Council Objectives...... 5 Contents Introduction...... 6 Acknowledgement of People and Country...... 6 Executive Message...... 7 About the Shire of Gingin...... 8 Our Community & Environment...... 8 Census...... 9 Who We Are...... 10 Council...... 10 Shire of Gingin Administration...... 11 Organisational & Business Values...... 12 Administration Centre Customer Service Charter...... 12 7 Brockman Street About the Strategic Community Plan...... 13 GINGIN WA 6503 What the Plan Is...... 13 T: 9575 5100 How the Plan was Developed...... 14 F: 9575 2121 Community Consultation...... 16 Resourcing...... 17 Risk Managment...... 17 Lancelin Office 255 Vins Way What We Plan to Achieve...... 18 Community Wellbeing LANCELIN WA 6044 Objective 1 - To support the Shire of Gingin community to be inclusive, vibrant, healthy T: 9575 5155 & safe through the Shire’s service delivery...... 19 F: 9575 2121 Natural Environment Objective 2 - To develop the Shire’s capacity to support the conservation of natural E: [email protected] assets and undertake sustainable resource management ...... 20 Infrastructure & Development W: www.gingin.wa.gov.au Objective 3 - To effectively manage growth and provide for community through the delivery of community infrastructure in a financially responsible manner ...... 21 Economic Development Objective 4 - To support economic development through the Shire’s service delivery ...... 22 Governance Objective 5 - To demonstrate effective leadership, governance and advocacy on behalf of community ...... 23 Monitoring Performance...... 24 Output Indicators...... 24 Outcome Indicators...... 24 History. Beauty. Prosperity. Shire Preformance Areas...... 25 References...... 26 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 05 Council Objective Council’s Objective to support this Aspiration Council’s Objective inclusive, of Gingin community to be support the Shire To service delivery. Shire’s the safe through vibrant, healthy and the conservation capacity to support develop the Shire’s To undertake sustainable resource of natural assets and management. for community and provide effectively manage growth To in a the delivery of community infrastructure through responsible manner. financially Shire’s the economic development through support To service delivery. effective demonstrate leadership, governance and To advocacy on behalf of community. Community Aspiration What the Community would like to see in the future What the Community of and safe community with a range An active, healthy and facilities. easily accessible services for future protected are of Gingin’s natural assets The Shire sources greatest as one of the generations and recognised of pride in our community. and development. High quality community infrastructure resources economy based on tourism, agriculture, A strong and supportive industries. leadership, which is and transparent Progressive in responsible contemporary and involves the community governance. Governance Focus Area Natural Environment Community Wellbeing Economic Development Infrastructure & Development Community Aspirations & Council Objectives Council & Aspirations Community that celebrates its diversity and that celebrates unique rural & coastal environment.’ unique rural &

‘We are a welcoming and progressive community ‘We are a welcoming

the Shire. Working with the community, we will make the Shire even better even with the community, we will make the Shire Working the Shire. to come many visitors who businesses and the local residents, our for and play here. escape the city, relax It is through celebrating what our community is proud of that the Shire can of that the Shire what our community is celebrating proud It is through to of Gingin will respond Shire The future. make wise decisions about the about great what’s and enhancing this vision by supporting, respecting Strategic Community Plan for the future builds on these strengths through through builds these strengths on future the Community Plan for Strategic celebration. communities have a lot to offer. From the Shire’s spectacular coastline Shire’s the From offer. to have a lot communities its of is proud community hills, our rolling its picturesque to rivers and and laidback The ‘Vision’lifestyle. natural assets, agricultural roots of this Located on the doorstep of Perth, the Shire of Gingin’s friendly Gingin’s of Shire the Perth, of doorstep the on Located Vision

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 04 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 05 Council Objective Council’s Objective to support this Aspiration Council’s Objective inclusive, of Gingin community to be support the Shire To service delivery. Shire’s the safe through vibrant, healthy and the conservation capacity to support develop the Shire’s To undertake sustainable resource of natural assets and management. for community and provide effectively manage growth To in a the delivery of community infrastructure through responsible manner. financially Shire’s the economic development through support To service delivery. effective demonstrate leadership, governance and To advocacy on behalf of community. Community Aspiration What the Community would like to see in the future What the Community of and safe community with a range An active, healthy and facilities. easily accessible services for future protected are of Gingin’s natural assets The Shire sources greatest as one of the generations and recognised of pride in our community. and development. High quality community infrastructure resources economy based on tourism, agriculture, A strong and supportive industries. leadership, which is and transparent Progressive in responsible contemporary and involves the community governance. Governance Focus Area Natural Environment Community Wellbeing Economic Development Infrastructure & Development Community Aspirations & Council Objectives Council & Aspirations Community that celebrates its diversity and that celebrates unique rural & coastal environment.’ unique rural &

‘We are a welcoming and progressive community ‘We are a welcoming

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 04 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 07 The Shire of Gingin’s spectacular coastline and picturesque rolling hills remain hills remain rolling picturesque coastline and spectacular Gingin’s of Shire The tourists to to welcome we continue Together community. of our at the heart has Shire the growth tourism support assets. To natural our in delight and share form to Dandaragan and of Chittering Shires with the partnered Northern the our grow sustain and to driver is the development Economic Alliance. Growth us now change that impacts economic to become resilient communities to and into the future. of the SCP Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 new (minor review The Shire’s long-term2017-2027) provides on us focused keep will It Council. to direction here are all, we and ratepayers. After to our residents what is most important services to the community. to provide the Plan, Council workshopped of the current During the development informing Survey 2018 and other Perceptions Community of the outcomes that will development strategies impact our including regional documents community. the with conversation ongoing is an Plan Community Strategic new The community that will help Council to determine for the delivery priorities of and programs. projects services (including legislated services) Local governmentsservices to of important a range provide the regions across waste disposal traditional services of roads, the community. These include the and community infrastructure. Especially significant withinthe Shire of Gingin new challenges such as coastal planning and for its communities is addressing and adaptation. review Plan to Community Strategic services we will use the In delivering these this Plan will In short, and programs. new projects develop what we do and to most of its limited resources. to make the help the Shire diversity of community views about what is Importantly this Plan balances a key issues and trends consideration It also takes into the future. for important impacting local government in particular. in general and the Shire and key stakeholders with community work to continuing to forward look We to deliver on the Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029.

Cr Ian (Sam) Collard President Shire Aaron Cook Chief Executive Officer Executive Message Executive . Their Booja – meaning ‘their 2

The Yued region covers an area of 20,252km area covers an region The Yued culture of the Yued people and the unique contribution they have made have they unique contribution and the people the Yued of culture to the Gingin region. the traditional custodians of this land. The Shire would like to pay respect pay respect would like to Shire custodians of this land. The traditional the Nation and extend of the Yued and emerging present to the Elders past, living the also recognises Shire all Aboriginal people. The to this respect Hello – Welcome to the land of the Yued Traditional Owners. Traditional to the land of the Yued Hello – Welcome are people who Yued the acknowledge would like to Gingin of Shire The Acknowledgement of People and Country People and of Acknowledgement Booja”) Yued “Kya Wanjoo Boodja (pronounced Yued Kaya Wanjoo Introduction The Shire of Gingin formally recognises the Yued Nyoongar People as an People Nyoongar Gingin formallyof Shire The Yued the recognises Shire. of the and progression important stakeholder in the development Nyoongar camping grounds, birthing areas, festival places, song lines and song places, festival areas, birthing grounds, camping Nyoongar very are They region. Yued the throughout scattered sites are lore sacred Yued community. significant and important for the country’ includes the Shires of Coorow, Dalwallinu, Dandaragan, Moora, of Coorow, includes the Shires country’ and Chittering. Gingin, Victoria Plains, Toodyay

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 06 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 07 The Shire of Gingin’s spectacular coastline and picturesque rolling hills remain hills remain rolling picturesque coastline and spectacular Gingin’s of Shire The tourists to to welcome we continue Together community. of our at the heart has Shire the growth tourism support assets. To natural our in delight and share form to Dandaragan and of Chittering Shires with the partnered Northern the our grow sustain and to driver is the development Economic Alliance. Growth us now change that impacts economic to become resilient communities to and into the future. of the SCP Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 new (minor review The Shire’s long-term2017-2027) provides on us focused keep will It Council. to direction here are all, we and ratepayers. After to our residents what is most important services to the community. to provide the Plan, Council workshopped of the current During the development informing Survey 2018 and other Perceptions Community of the outcomes that will development strategies impact our including regional documents community. the with conversation ongoing is an Plan Community Strategic new The community that will help Council to determine for the delivery priorities of and programs. projects services (including legislated services) Local governmentsservices to of important a range provide the regions across waste disposal traditional services of roads, the community. These include the and community infrastructure. Especially significant withinthe Shire of Gingin new challenges such as coastal planning and for its communities is addressing and adaptation. review Plan to Community Strategic services we will use the In delivering these this Plan will In short, and programs. new projects develop what we do and to most of its limited resources. to make the help the Shire diversity of community views about what is Importantly this Plan balances a key issues and trends consideration It also takes into the future. for important impacting local government in particular. in general and the Shire and key stakeholders with community work to continuing to forward look We to deliver on the Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029.

Cr Ian (Sam) Collard President Shire Aaron Cook Chief Executive Officer Executive Message Executive . Their Booja – meaning ‘their 2

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 06 About the Shire of Gingin Census Snapshot Our Community and Environment RESIDENTS1 WORKERS1 HOUSEHOLDS1 The Shire of Gingin is located 84 kilometres to the north of Perth’s Central Business District. The Shire covers 3,215 km2 and stretches from the coastal towns of Guilderton, Seabird, Ledge Point and Lancelin inland to the Gingin town site. 33% are couples without children

The Shire of Gingin’s current estimated population is 5,439 (forecast. 22% couples with children id 2016). The Western Australian Planning Commission (2015, Band C) 21% lone person estimates average annual population growth in the vicinity of 1.54% to 52% Men reach a population of 6,060 by 2026. 3% group household 48% Women The developing NorthLinkWA (Tonkin Highway) and extension of the 65% born in Australia 6% one parent families Mitchell Freeway has the potential to increase the Shire’s population 20% aged between 38.5% fully own their home further (along with increased economic activity) as the Perth metropolitan 0 and 17 years area becomes increasingly closer and more assessable to the Shire. (school age) 31% mortgage

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 08 The Shire is home to a productive agricultural and horticultural industry as 15% aged between 18 and 18% renting Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 09 well as a wealth of natural assets including the Moore River National Park, 34 years (tertiary education & young workforce) nature reserves, coastal environment, remnant vegetation and wetlands. The Shire is a beautiful place to live and visit on the doorstep of Western 18% aged between 35-49 16% Technicians & Trades (parents and homebuilders) Australian’s capital city, Perth. 20% are Managers 33% aged between 50-69 (older workers and 11% Machinery Operators and Drivers retirees) 23% are Labourers 14% aged 70 years and For every 1 over (seniors) 7% Professionals occupied dwelling there is almost 1 unoccupied 23% are volunteers 10% Clerical & Administration (44% unoccupied) 2% Aboriginal and Torres Community and Personal Service Strait Islanders 6% 6% Sales

1ABS 2016 Census Data – compiled and produced by .id Further demographic information on the Shire of Gingin can be accessed here: http://profile.id.com.au/gingin About the Shire of Gingin Census Snapshot Our Community and Environment RESIDENTS1 WORKERS1 HOUSEHOLDS1 The Shire of Gingin is located 84 kilometres to the north of Perth’s Central Business District. The Shire covers 3,215 km2 and stretches from the coastal towns of Guilderton, Seabird, Ledge Point and Lancelin inland to the Gingin town site. 33% are couples without children

1ABS 2016 Census Data – compiled and produced by .id Further demographic information on the Shire of Gingin can be accessed here: http://profile.id.com.au/gingin Who We Are Council Administration

The Shire of Gingin’s Council consists of a President and eight Councillors. Council elections are held every two years. At each election four to five The Council is supported by a team of staff responsible for the The Council and staff are together responsible for managing the Shire’s: The Council is the decision-making body that sets the strategic direction Councillors are elected for a four year term. Following each election administration of the Shire of Gingin. The Chief Executive Officer of and policies of the Shire. It is responsible for the governance and the Council elects the Shire President and Deputy Shire President. the Shire is appointed by the Council and is responsible for all aspects • $16,612,200 million Operating Budget (2018/19) performance of the Shire’s local government functions. The Council is of the Shire’s day to day operations. This includes advising Council, also responsible for overseeing the allocation of finances and resources. implementing Council decisions and regulatory compliance. • 68.2 full time equivalent staff • Diversity of important local services including community The Chief Executive Officer and the Shire’s Executive Managers form infrastructure (roads, parks, community buildings), waste services, the Executive Management Team and are the key operational decision rangers and community events among many others. makers for the Shire’s services. Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 10 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 11 Who We Are Council Administration

• We are striving to become better at what we do and are continually looking at The Strategic Community Plan is the Shire’s long-term plan for the future. 2018 and a Considerations Paper that looked at strategic influences ways to improve ourselves. It helps Council to ensure that local government service delivery is which could impact the Shire in the future. The next review (major) is due • We successfully deliver services to our community with a strong focus on our consistent with and supports the community’s aspirations for the Shire. to be completed in 2021. customers. In practice the Strategic Community Plan guides decision making All local governments within Western Australia are required to plan their • We appreciate the merits of and continually foster a well-trained and cooperative staff culture. through the Corporate Business Plan and Annual Budget. It helps to services using this Framework. The Strategic Community Plan, Corporate determine priorities for the delivery of services, projects and programs. Business Plan and Annual Budget form part of the core section of the • We believe community collaboration and transparent governance practices are The Plan is reviewed every two years, alternating between major and Shire’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. The Shire’s Asset key aspects of good leadership. minor reviews. This review (minor) was completed as a desktop exercise. Management Plan and Workforce Plan are just two of it’s Informing The Right People in the Right Jobs Research documentation included the Community Perceptions Survey Strategy documents which support the Framework. Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 12 with the Right Attitude Elements of Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 13 • We are an organisation who ensures all interactions with our customers are courteous, respectful, solution-focused and friendly. OUTPUTS COMMUNITY STRATEGIC CORPORATE Plan • All staff have the opportunity for professional development to ensure they are able ANNUAL BUDGET ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY PLAN BUSINESS PLAN Monitoring to carry out their respective roles to the highest possible standard. & Annual Reporting • We are a strong dynamic team who value, respect and care for each other.

• We are an organisation who values the feedback of our customers – both positive and negative - and uses it to further enhance our performance. INFORMING STRATEGIES • Finance • Information Communications and Technology • Workforce • Services • Assets • Issue Specific Strategies, etc.

(Department of Local Government and Regional Development 2016) Organisational & Business Values About the Strategic Community Plan Customer Service Charter What the Plan Is

(Department of Local Government and Regional Development 2016) How the Plan was Developed

In February 2019 a Considerations Paper was prepared which researched five focus areas of our Strategic Community Plan. In addition, State Understanding our strategic context is important for working in partnership strategic influences that could potentially impact development/services Government development initiatives such as the NorthLinkWA (extension with community, neighboring local governments and state and federal within the Shire. The major Strategic Drivers noted in the Paper over the of Tonkin Highway) and associated economic/development activity, was government agencies. Like many regional local governments the Shire of next five years included Population Growth, Water Availability, Agriculture considered for potential impacts to the Shire of Gingin and the services Gingin operates with very limited resources. Therefore, partnership projects Productivity, Biosecurity, Coastal Erosion and Tourism Growth. the Shire Administration has to deliver. will be essential to achieving the Aspirations, Objectives and Priorities set out in this Plan. Equipped with the strategic research (Considerations Paper) and the The Strategic Context Trends are provided as per each Focus Area in the Community Perceptions Survey 2018 Report, Council workshopped following table. The Wheatbelt Development Commission is a statutory authority of the possible amendment updates and committed these changes to the Western Australian Government and plays a central role in supporting collaboration and partnerships in our region. The Shire of Gingin’s Strategic Community Plan contributes to and aligns with the Wheatbelt Regional Investment Blueprint Roadmap for Growth (WDC 2015) and Focus Area Current Trends, Opportunities & Challenges was developed in response to this and other strategies referenced in the Considerations Paper. Throughout the Shire’s Strategic Community Plan • An ageing population that requires facilities and services. • Access to medical services throughout the Shire. links to the Investment Blue Print Roadmap for Growth are indicated under Community Wellbeing • Demand for education services from a growing and each focus area. • Support for volunteers and youth. increasingly diverse population. Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 14 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 15

• The importance of protecting water resources. • The Shire’s natural resources are a key asset. Natural Environment • The ongoing challenge of coastal planning and • Working towards meeting Western Australia Waste Strategy adaptation. targets.

• Continued expectations for upgrading roads, drainage, • Increase in significant residential developments. Built Environment kerbing and signage as population pressures increase. • Ongoing pressure on the financial sustainability of assets. • Inconsistent access to telecommunication infrastructure.

• Growth in intensive horticulture and agriculture. • Opportunities from the comparative economic advantages of the Shire. Local Business • Pressures and opportunities in becoming a premier tourism destination. • Growth in agri-industry processing.

• Managing diverse and competing service expectations. • Significant resource constraints facing the Shire. Leadership & Governance • Community pressure for good governance and • Expectations of increasing efficiency and effectiveness of accountability. Shire actions. Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 17 The Shire does not have the economies of scale or the budget of largerthe budget scale or of economies the have does not Shire The continually needs need to the Shire This means that councils. metropolitan needs to the Shire At the same time with less. doing more work towards of a number are as there met are requirements statutory its that ensure local government Council is obliged to undertake. functions that The Strategic Community Plan Priorities reflect the Shire’s currentscope of over the next ten years. and what is likely to be achievable service provision Overall the Shire’s financial ratios are can relatively it that strong ways indicating identify to sound need does Shire the However, health. financial improve its financial position over the long term. This includes improving within plan its services can better so that the Shire its planning documents its financial constraints. It also includes proactively seeking partnerships and Priorities. Objectives, Outcomes shared towards consideration Strategic Community Plan was developed taking into The will Framework and Reporting Planning Integrated The risks. strategic for putting into action activities that an important component remain to risk and/or the impact of them. exposure the Shire’s reduce

Annual Budget; Plan; Corporate Business Financial Plan; Long Term Plans; and Asset Management Plan. Workforce • • • • • provide services to its diverse communities spread out over a large area.communities spread services to its diverse provide Risk Management has in place formalShire The Risk Management. for policies and procedures of risks has developed an awareness the Shire these processes Through achieve its Objectives, Outcomes ability to Shire’s may impact the that these address put in place plans to continues to Shire The and Priorities. them regularly. risks and the Executive Staff review Resourcing a together brings Framework Reporting & Planning Integrated The help local together that documents planning important of number addition In long-term sustainability. their financial ensure governmentsto the: Community Plan this also includes to the Strategic affordcan it services what understand to Shire the help Plans these Together financial challenge facing A significant into the future. to deliver now and population base and high percentage is its physical size, small the Shire base to has a modest revenue Shire of holiday homes. This means the The community are happy with Waste Services. happy with Waste The community are Concerned management of coastal erosion. about the footpaths, in roads, The community want improvements facilities. and sport and recreation are Infrastructure Regional Development and Tourism for the future. identified as critical areas the community wants to be better informed, consulted and engaged. The community wants to see improvements in medical in medical to see improvements The community wants areas) sub-regional services (especially for GP access in services services and facilities, allied health aged care and government (education and public transport). services • • • • • • Community Feedback following table against the Plan’s Focus Area headings. the Plan’s Focus Area following table against The outcome from the Community Perceptions Survey 2018 was used 2018 was used Survey Perceptions Community the from outcome The informto Plan Community Strategic the of development the (in part) in the outlined 2019–2029. told us are what the community Highlights of service and overall performance. for the future. Advocacy is identified as a key service area The NorthLink WA road upgrade has strengthened our upgrade has strengthened road The NorthLink WA to Perth. proximity of pride. a source High quality community facilities are in economic The community wants improvements focus on tourism. development support with a particular customer The community is mostly satisfied with the Shire’s The Shire’s laidback lifestyle, community spirit and safe laidback lifestyle, community The Shire’s of pride. sources are environment identified as a key service area are Community Programs as our population changes. for the future of source is the greatest natural environment The Shire’s as a key service Management is identified Environmental for the future. area • • • • • • • • pride. • Local Business Focus Area Built Environment Natural Environment Community Wellbeing Leadership & Governance Community Consultation Community 730 respondents. Comparisons to the 2016 survey were made and the and made were survey 2016 the to Comparisons respondents. 730 explored. were of residents sub-groups between different differences Perceptions Survey as the community consultation component of the minor component community consultation Survey as the Perceptions online (postal), mail A 2017-2027. Plan Community Strategic the of review achievingsample overall an with undertaken was process survey email and In the second half of 2018 the Shire of Gingin undertook a Community undertook of Gingin the Shire half of 2018 In the second

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 16 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 17 The Shire does not have the economies of scale or the budget of largerthe budget scale or of economies the have does not Shire The continually needs need to the Shire This means that councils. metropolitan needs to the Shire At the same time with less. doing more work towards of a number are as there met are requirements statutory its that ensure local government Council is obliged to undertake. functions that The Strategic Community Plan Priorities reflect the Shire’s currentscope of over the next ten years. and what is likely to be achievable service provision Overall the Shire’s financial ratios are can relatively it that strong ways indicating identify to sound need does Shire the However, health. financial improve its financial position over the long term. This includes improving within plan its services can better so that the Shire its planning documents its financial constraints. It also includes proactively seeking partnerships and Priorities. Objectives, Outcomes shared towards consideration Strategic Community Plan was developed taking into The will Framework and Reporting Planning Integrated The risks. strategic for putting into action activities that an important component remain to risk and/or the impact of them. exposure the Shire’s reduce

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 16 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 19 Priorities Support ageing in place through the implementation place through Support ageing in the Age Friendly Community Plan. and monitoring of that engage and and facilities Encourage programs people to stay in the Shire. and young support children by the required standards leadership on the Provide Plan. Reconciliation Action Inclusion Plan. Implement the Disability Action and practical support that empowers community Provide and volunteers and encourages self-help. groups local governmentsAdvocate with regional and impediments to community group partners to reduce and volunteer activities. events that local and regional Support and promote offer clear economic and social benefits to the community. resources of Shire Further develop identity and sharing basis. on a sub-regional services and access to medical Develop improved area. allied health in each sub regional to local Public an approach Develop and resource population and Shire Health Planning that addresses growth. 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.3.1 1.3.2 in termssupporting achievement, participation and of enhancing Wheatbelt Blueprint Key Service Areas Community Programs Gingin Cemetery Libraries Units Independent Living Events Shire Building & Planning Permits Community Programs Events Shire Local Emergency Services Health Environmental General Practitioners Rangers • • • • • • • • • • • • Outcomes 1.2 Vibrant range of Our community can participate in a and activities and events that celebrate our unique lifestyle and heritage. promote 1.3 Healthy & Safe health and Our community has access to quality services and community safety programs, resilience. initiatives that promote 1.1 Inclusive access to a range of Our community has and initiatives services community programs, and inclusion. that support wellbeing This Focus Area is aligned with the Clever People growth pillar of the Clever People growth is aligned with the This Focus Area and encouraging volunteer support and co-ordination. region in the young people to remain Community Wellbeing Community delivery. the Shire’s service safe through healthy and be inclusive, vibrant, community to the Shire of Gingin 1 - To support Objective

Community Wellbeing Natural Environment & Development Infrastructure Economic Development

of the five Focus Areas of the five Focus Areas actions will be included in the Shire’s Corporate Business Plan. actions will be included in the Shire’s each with priorities for via key service areas outcomes the pages provide following The Priorities are what we plan to do in order to achieve our Objectives. These priorities will These Objectives. achieve our to do in order what we plan to are Priorities be used to identify specific actions to be undertaken over the next four years. These Key Services Areas are the services we provide that contribute to achieving the Plan’s to that contribute provide the services we are Key Services Areas Objectives and Outcomes. Priorities partners, we are achieving our Community Aspirations and Council Objectives. achieving our Community Aspirations and Council Objectives. partners, we are Key Service Areas Outcomes our and with community like, if together will look Shire about what the statement A Council Objectives are what Council aims to achieve in supporting the community to community the achieve in supporting what Council aims to Council Objectives are its Aspirations for the future. realise the future. the future. A Council Objective A Community Aspiration A Community see in like to would community what the of a statement Aspirations are Community 5. Governance local governmentdiversity of the cover areas focus These provided provision service identified: we have Area For each Focus by the Shire. 3. 4. The Strategic Community Plan is structured around the five Focus Areas of: Focus Areas the five around Plan is structured Community The Strategic 1. 2. What We Plan to Achieve to We Plan What

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 18 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 19 Priorities Support ageing in place through the implementation place through Support ageing in the Age Friendly Community Plan. and monitoring of that engage and and facilities Encourage programs people to stay in the Shire. and young support children by the required standards leadership on the Provide Plan. Reconciliation Action Inclusion Plan. Implement the Disability Action and practical support that empowers community Provide and volunteers and encourages self-help. groups local governmentsAdvocate with regional and impediments to community group partners to reduce and volunteer activities. events that local and regional Support and promote offer clear economic and social benefits to the community. resources of Shire Further develop identity and sharing basis. on a sub-regional services and access to medical Develop improved area. allied health in each sub regional to local Public an approach Develop and resource population and Shire Health Planning that addresses growth. 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.3.1 1.3.2 in termssupporting achievement, participation and of enhancing Wheatbelt Blueprint Key Service Areas Community Programs Gingin Cemetery Libraries Units Independent Living Events Shire Building & Planning Permits Community Programs Events Shire Local Emergency Services Health Environmental General Practitioners Rangers • • • • • • • • • • • • Outcomes 1.2 Vibrant range of Our community can participate in a and activities and events that celebrate our unique lifestyle and heritage. promote 1.3 Healthy & Safe health and Our community has access to quality services and community safety programs, resilience. initiatives that promote 1.1 Inclusive access to a range of Our community has and initiatives services community programs, and inclusion. that support wellbeing This Focus Area is aligned with the Clever People growth pillar of the Clever People growth is aligned with the This Focus Area and encouraging volunteer support and co-ordination. region in the young people to remain Community Wellbeing Community delivery. the Shire’s service safe through healthy and be inclusive, vibrant, community to the Shire of Gingin 1 - To support Objective

Community Wellbeing Natural Environment & Development Infrastructure Economic Development

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 18 Natural Environment Infrastructure & Development Objective 2 - To develop the Shire’s capacity to support the conservation of natural assets and undertake sustainable resource management. Objective 3 - To effectively manage growth and provide for community through the delivery of community infrastructure in a financially responsible manner.

Outcomes Key Service Areas Priorities Outcomes Key Service Areas Priorities

2.1.1 Develop a Coastal Management Policy and 3.1.1 Support strategies that facilitate commercial implement a Coastal Management Plan to protect development. • Building & Planning Permits 3.1 Development • Building & Planning Permits 2.1 Conservation and enhance our coast. 3.1.2 Support strategies that facilitate greater investment in • Conservation & Environmental New and existing developments meet the • Drainage and pathways 2.1.2 Implement the Trails Master Plan. housing and housing diversity. The Shire’s ecological services and natural assets Management Shire’s Strategic Objectives and Outcomes. • Strategic Town Planning are respected and enhanced. 2.1.3 Advocate to ensure the Shire is not disadvantaged 3.1.3 Continue to invest in the Guilderton Caravan Park • Strategic Town Planning by environmental offsets from urban areas or other upgrades. State infrastructure. 3.2.1 Develop and plan community infrastructure to improve use and financial sustainability. 2.2.1 Maintain quality waste services that support the 3.2 Community Infrastructure 2.2 Sustainable Resource Management 3.2.2 Improve the provision of age-friendly infrastructure for • Community Infrastructure* Western Australian Waste Strategy. • Community Infrastructure* The Shire practices sustainable resource The Shire provides fit for purpose community all including Disability Access and Inclusion Planning. • Strategic Town Planning 2.2.2 Continue to investigate an increase in alternative management within its operations and infrastructure in a financially responsible manner. 3.2.3 Rationalise and consolidate older community energy sources and cost saving technologies for Shire Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 20 supports the community to do the same. • Waste Services infrastructure. Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 21 buildings and assets. 3.3.1 Undertake and implement effective integrated * Includes the Service Areas of: Community & Civic Buildings, Gingin Aquatic Centre, Parks & Reserves, Roads & Paths, Sport & Recreational Facilities. transport network planning. 3.3.2 Continue the focus on upgrading existing roads, Strong alignment to the Wheatbelt Blueprint priority actions of planning for the impact of shore line shift, identifying infrastructure for nature based tourism, 3.3 Connectivity & Accessibility verges, streetscapes and trails. • Community Infrastructure* undertaking integrated water planning and developing innovative alternative energy solutions is evident in these Focus Areas. 3.3.3 Advocate for appropriate road networks to support The Shire’s community infrastructure supports • Marketing & Communications connectivity and accessibility. increased agri-business and extractive enterprises such as lime, sand and gravel. 3.3.4 Investigate partnerships for the provision of community assisted transport.

* Includes: Community & Civic Buildings, Gingin Aquatic Centre, Parks & Reserves, Roads & Paths, Sport and Recreational Facilities.

The Infrastructure and Development Focus Area mirrors the emphasis on implementing growth plans in sub regional areas and integrating sub regional services in the Connected Communities growth pillar of the Wheatbelt Blueprint. Natural Environment Infrastructure & Development Objective 2 - To develop the Shire’s capacity to support the conservation of natural assets and undertake sustainable resource management. Objective 3 - To effectively manage growth and provide for community through the delivery of community infrastructure in a financially responsible manner.

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* Includes: Community & Civic Buildings, Gingin Aquatic Centre, Parks & Reserves, Roads & Paths, Sport and Recreational Facilities.

The Infrastructure and Development Focus Area mirrors the emphasis on implementing growth plans in sub regional areas and integrating sub regional services in the Connected Communities growth pillar of the Wheatbelt Blueprint. Economic Development Governance Objective 4 - To support economic development through the Shire’s service delivery. Objective 5 - To demonstrate effective leadership, governance and advocacy on behalf of community.

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4.1.1 Support the development of the Shire of Gingin as • Elected Member Services 5.1.1 Develop the skills and capabilities of our Elected a premier tourist destination in alignment with the 5.1 Values • Financial Management Members and Staff. Northern Growth Alliance Tourism Strategy. • Caravan Parks Our Organisational/Business Values are • Human Resources 5.1.2 Increase the focus on future financial sustainability to 4.1 Tourist Playground 4.1.2 Advocate for the proposed Department of Transport demonstrated in all that we do. • Economic Development & Tourism cater for anticipated growth. An internationally acclaimed tourist playground. marina at Ledge Point and actively seek continued • Integrated Planning & Reporting Infrastructure political support. 4.1.3 Source funding for the Gingin Regional Children’s • Customer Service 5.2.1 Implement a Community Engagement Policy to Playground. 5.2 Service continue improvement in the Shire’s communication • Department of Transport Licensing and engagement. The Shire provides customer focused service Agency 4.2.1 Update the Shire’s Town Planning Scheme to delivery. 5.2.2 Utilise new technologies to reduce cost and improve recognise the development of an Agri-Industry Hub • Marketing & Communications service delivery.

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 22 4.2 Food Bowl • Economic Development & Tourism (Special Areas). Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 23 Infrastructure 4.2.2 Ongoing advocacy for agri-industry and seafood A strategically significant agricultural hub to the 5.3 Partner 5.3.1 Formalise and strengthen the advocacy process of Perth Metropolitan Area. • Strategic Town Planning processing. the Shire. 4.2.3 Continue to advocate to the Department of Water for The Shire works productively with a range • Advocacy 5.3.2 Encourage the Water Advisory Group to work water allocation issues on behalf of key stakeholders. of partners to deliver better outcomes for collaboratively with stakeholders to address priority community. water issues. 4.3.1 Continue to develop policies that encourage small 4.3 Innovation commercial enterprises. • Economic Development & Tourism 4.3.2 Promote and advocate Local Economic Development The Wheatbelt Blueprint focus on Effective Partnerships is based on the same foundations of leadership, governance and advocacy as appears above Innovation is the foundation of economic growth Infrastructure Support programs and initiatives. in this Strategic Community Plan. across the Shire. 4.3.3 Advocate for improved access to telecommunications infrastructure.

This Focus Area aligns with the emphasis on industry development, business development and key infrastructure to enhance access to markets and services contained in the Vibrant Economy growth pillar of the Wheatbelt Blueprint. Economic Development Governance Objective 4 - To support economic development through the Shire’s service delivery. Objective 5 - To demonstrate effective leadership, governance and advocacy on behalf of community.

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This Focus Area aligns with the emphasis on industry development, business development and key infrastructure to enhance access to markets and services contained in the Vibrant Economy growth pillar of the Wheatbelt Blueprint. Monitoring Performance Shire Performance Areas Output Indicators To measure the Shire’s performance against the Strategic Community Plan Objectives the Shire has focused on the community’s perception of the Shire’s services and a select number of other indicators such as statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other specific topical indicators such as Output indicators inform Council and the community about the delivery of services adoption of Council Policy and health system performance. and projects. Every year the Shire of Gingin reviews, updates and monitors it’s progress against its four year Corporate Business Plan. The Corporate Business Plan details From the Focus Areas Council has identified five key “Performance Indicators” that will be reportable to the community. Each is a summarisation ofa specific Actions to be undertaken in response to each strategic Priority and its Key particular service outcome that Council wants to improve which is reflected in the Priorities (or actions to be taken) via the Key Service Areas. The key Service Areas. Operational progress against these Actions is reported quarterly to “Performance Indicators” are an indication of community expectations for service delivery (as determined by community feedback) and for which Council Council and reported to the community yearly in the Annual Report. strives for delivery improvement. Community perception of the Shire’s services provides the Shire with important information about whether or it is meeting community expectations for service Outcome Indicators delivery. A “Resident Satisfaction” survey will be undertaken every two years and the Shire’s performance will be reported yearly in the Annual Report. Outcome indicators provide information to Council and the community about whether the Shire’s services and projects are achieving our Objectives. Outcomes Key Performance Area Performance Indicators can be difficult and costly to measure and are often influenced by factors outside of the Shire’s control such as funding, economic climate and the decisions of State and Federal Government. The Shire has taken a pragmatic approach to the development • Continuity of Care – Ability to provide uninterrupted, coordinated care or service across programs, practitioners, of Outcome Indicators for the Shire as well as more broadly with the community. Increased access to medical services and allied organisations and levels over time; and health in each regional sub area Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 24 The Shire has adopted three End Benefits that it seeks to achieve as a result of the • Efficiency and Sustainability – Achieve desired results with the most cost-effective use of resources. Capacity of Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 25 combined activity being undertaken: the system to sustain workforce and infrastructure and to innovate and respond to emerging needs.

• Increased economic activity in the Shire; • ABS – Census information (next Census approximately 2021); and • Healthier and happier community residents; and Stable population numbers within the Shire • Projects to attract and retain population. • More collaborative sharing of knowledge and resources.

The Shire has also set five interim Measurable Key Performance Areas to monitor • Increase kilometres of dedicated trails; progress towards the three End Benefits: Improved management and protection of the • Council adopts a Coastal Management Policy; • Increased access to medical services and allied health in each sub regional area; Shire’s natural assets • Council adopts a Coastal Management Plan to protect and enhance the Shire’s coastal areas; and • Retention of population within the Shire; • Council implements on-ground works to protect natural assets. • Improved management and protection of the Shire’s natural assets; • Increased financial and intellectual investment into the Shire; and Increased financial and intellectual investment • Number of Development and Building Approvals; and • Improved communication and engagement with Shire residents. into the Shire • Regional Competitive Index (Economic Fundamentals - the general economic climate of a region).

• Residential Survey – Question surrounding communication and engagement; Improved communication and engagement with • Customer compliments/complaints; and Shire residents • Implement a Community Engagement Policy. Monitoring Performance Shire Performance Areas Output Indicators To measure the Shire’s performance against the Strategic Community Plan Objectives the Shire has focused on the community’s perception of the Shire’s services and a select number of other indicators such as statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other specific topical indicators such as Output indicators inform Council and the community about the delivery of services adoption of Council Policy and health system performance. and projects. Every year the Shire of Gingin reviews, updates and monitors it’s progress against its four year Corporate Business Plan. The Corporate Business Plan details From the Focus Areas Council has identified five key “Performance Indicators” that will be reportable to the community. Each is a summarisation ofa specific Actions to be undertaken in response to each strategic Priority and its Key particular service outcome that Council wants to improve which is reflected in the Priorities (or actions to be taken) via the Key Service Areas. The key Service Areas. Operational progress against these Actions is reported quarterly to “Performance Indicators” are an indication of community expectations for service delivery (as determined by community feedback) and for which Council Council and reported to the community yearly in the Annual Report. strives for delivery improvement. Community perception of the Shire’s services provides the Shire with important information about whether or it is meeting community expectations for service Outcome Indicators delivery. A “Resident Satisfaction” survey will be undertaken every two years and the Shire’s performance will be reported yearly in the Annual Report. Outcome indicators provide information to Council and the community about whether the Shire’s services and projects are achieving our Objectives. Outcomes Key Performance Area Performance Indicators can be difficult and costly to measure and are often influenced by factors outside of the Shire’s control such as funding, economic climate and the decisions of State and Federal Government. The Shire has taken a pragmatic approach to the development • Continuity of Care – Ability to provide uninterrupted, coordinated care or service across programs, practitioners, of Outcome Indicators for the Shire as well as more broadly with the community. Increased access to medical services and allied organisations and levels over time; and health in each regional sub area Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 24 The Shire has adopted three End Benefits that it seeks to achieve as a result of the • Efficiency and Sustainability – Achieve desired results with the most cost-effective use of resources. Capacity of Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 25 combined activity being undertaken: the system to sustain workforce and infrastructure and to innovate and respond to emerging needs.

• Residential Survey – Question surrounding communication and engagement; Improved communication and engagement with • Customer compliments/complaints; and Shire residents • Implement a Community Engagement Policy. Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 27 Notes perception-surveys.aspx Australia Western (2015) Commission Planning Australian Western Population Forecasts 10, Medium Term Population Report No. Tomorrow, 2016 to 2026, publishedAustralia 2014 to 2026 and Sub-regions for Western Australian Planning Commission. by the Western Blueprint: A Vision Commission (2015) Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Development for a Vibrant Future https://www.wheatbelt.wa.gov.au/publications/wheatbelt-blueprint/ The National Health Performance Framework 2009 https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/0473c334-bb4d-4eca-8fd7- 29f15a2ac94f/national-health-performance-framework-figure-31Aug17. pdf.aspx [accessed 8 May 2019] Shire of Gingin Community Perceptions Survey 2016 Perceptions of Gingin Community Shire https://www.gingin.wa.gov.au/council/publications/community-

Shire of Gingin Community Perceptions Survey 2018 of Gingin Community Perceptions Shire https://www.gingin.wa.gov.au/council/publications/community- perception-surveys.aspx - forthcoming]. insight.regionalaustralia.org.au [accessed 19 March, 2019] [accessed 19 March, insight.regionalaustralia.org.au Plan 2019/20 – 29/30 [in development Financial of Gingin Long Term Shire Regional Australia Institute (2019) ‘Insight Australia’ RegionalRegional Australia Institute by Regional Australia Institute, http:// Competitiveness Index’ published profile.id (2016) Shire of Gingin profile.id of Gingin profile.id Shire (2016) profile.id http://profile.id.com.au/gingin forecast.id (2016) Shire of Gingin forcast.id of Gingin forcast.id Shire (2016) forecast.id http://forecast.id.com.au/gingin https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/localgovernment/strengthening/Pages/ 7 June 2019] [accessed Integrated-Planning-and-Reporting.aspx Department of Local GovernmentLocal of Department Image: (2016) Communities and published by Planning and Reporting Framework, Elements of Integrated of Local Governmentthe Department and Communities References References

Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 26 Strategic Community Plan 2019-2029 | Shire of Gingin 27 Notes perception-surveys.aspx Australia Western (2015) Commission Planning Australian Western Population Forecasts 10, Medium Term Population Report No. Tomorrow, 2016 to 2026, publishedAustralia 2014 to 2026 and Sub-regions for Western Australian Planning Commission. by the Western Blueprint: A Vision Commission (2015) Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Development for a Vibrant Future https://www.wheatbelt.wa.gov.au/publications/wheatbelt-blueprint/ The National Health Performance Framework 2009 https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/0473c334-bb4d-4eca-8fd7- 29f15a2ac94f/national-health-performance-framework-figure-31Aug17. pdf.aspx [accessed 8 May 2019] Shire of Gingin Community Perceptions Survey 2016 Perceptions of Gingin Community Shire https://www.gingin.wa.gov.au/council/publications/community-

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