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Annual Report 2010-2011 Contents Annual report 2010-2011 Contents Section 1 3 Our Annual Report n Shire Profile 3 This report documents Council’s performance n Our Purpose and Values 4 during 2010-2011 against the n Strategic Framework 4 2009-2013 Council Plan and the 2010-2011 Budget. It also highlights achievements n The Year in Review 5 and disappointments for the year, and the n Key Events and Initiatives 6 challenges and key programs for the year n Message from the Mayor & CEO 8 ahead. n Financial Snapshot 10 n Our Councillors 12 This report also includes comprehensive n Our Organisation 14 corporate governance information and Section 2 15 detailed audited financial statements. Section 3 21 An Annual Report is required to be prepared and lodged each year under the Section 4 25 Local Government Act. Section 5 31 Section 6 34 FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPHS: Section 7 37 Main picture - Central Springs, Hepburn Springs Section 8 41 Bottom L to R - Clunes Town Hall, Creswick town scene, Trentham Railway Station, Daylesford Lake and Boathouse cafe Section 9 44 Photos courtesy of Dale Callahan Street parade at Chillout, Daylesford 2 HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 Shire profile Section one Location through to the late 1800s, when gold supplies waned and Hepburn Shire is located in the Central Highlands region of many mines were closed, leading to population loss. Land was Victoria, about 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The then used mainly for timber milling and grazing. The townships Shire is bounded by Central Goldfields and Mount Alexander of Daylesford and Hepburn/Hepburn Springs benefited from Shires in the north, Macedon Ranges Shire in the east, tourism during the late 1800s and early 1900s, due the attraction Moorabool Shire in the south, and the City of Ballarat and of the mineral springs and the areas becoming spa resorts. Pyrenees Shire in the west. Formation Population Growth Characteristics Hepburn Shire was created in January 1995 by the Hepburn Shire is a predominantly rural area, with many amalgamation of the former Shires of Creswick, Daylesford and townships, villages and rural-residential areas. The main Glenlyon, the Clunes portion of the Shire of Talbot and Clunes, 2004 – 14,347 townships are Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Creswick, and the Trentham portion of the Shire of Kyneton. 2005 – 14,204 Clunes and Trentham. Rural land is used largely for agriculture 2006 – 14,216 (particularly sheep and cattle grazing and potato and crop Population 2007 – 14,319 growing) and forestry, with some viticulture. Tourism is an At 30 June 2010, the estimated population of the Shire was 2008 – 14,489 important industry, with the Shire containing 80% of Australia’s 14,974 – an increase of 1.09% from 2009. mineral spring reserves. 2009 – 14,803 2010 – 14,974 POPULATION GROWTH History 15,000 Hepburn is named after Captain John Hepburn, an early Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Cat. No. squatter who established the Smeaton Hill Run. 12,000 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia, The original inhabitants of the Hepburn area were the Jaara (Dja 9000 2009 Dja Wurrung) Aboriginal people. European settlement dates 6000 from the late 1830s, with land used mainly for grazing and crop growing. 3000 0 Gold was first discovered in the area in 1851, prompting the 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 establishment of many townships. Rapid growth took place Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Cat. No. 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2009 Hepburn Shire Ward Map ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL 3 Shire profile Fundamental Initiatives Commenced/Completed FAST FACTS Commitments Area – 1,470 square kms Good Governance 25 24 Length of local roads – 1,115 kms Number of property assessments – 10,421 A More Prosperous 16 16 Economy Males – 6,675* Females – 7,058* Healthy Safe & Vibrant 17 17 Australian Citizens – 12,414* Communities * BASED ON 2006 ABS StatiSTICS Environmental 17 13 Sustainability Total 75 70 Our Purpose The Shire’s 2009-2013 Council Plan defines four The Annual Budget is then framed within this Plan, taking fundamental commitments of Council: into account the activities and initiatives included in the n We will deliver good governance to the Hepburn Shire Annual Budget which contribute to achieving the objectives n We will help improve economic prosperity specified in the Council Plan. n We will assist our residents to improve the health, safety and vibrancy of our communities The diagram below depicts the strategic planning framework n We will guide our Shire towards environmental of Council. sustainability Strategic objectives Medium term planning Strategies Our Values and sustainability Council Plan Strategic indicators Strategic resource plan n A ccountability - We will be responsible for our choices. (4 years) (incl standard statement) We will acknowledge and learn from our mistakes Standard statements n Respect - We will accept people’s differences. We will Short term planning Activities & initiatives Budget Key strategic activities look for the best in people and value their contribution. We (12 months) Other information will treat people with respect and dignity n E xcellence - We will perform to our best ability. We will Standard statements Accountability Audited Financial statements commit to learning and growing. We will strive to achieve (Year end) Statements Performance statement the organisation’s long term vision n T rust - We will encourage creativity and innovation. We will value everyone’s contribution. We will lead by example. We will act honestly n Fun - We will acknowledge and celebrate our successes. We believe in getting involved. We will promote a healthy sense of humour Strategic Framework The 2009-2013 Council Plan, which makes four over-arching commitments, drives the strategic direction of Council. The Plan contains 75 specific initiatives under the headings of Good Governance, A More Prosperous Economy, Healthy Safe and Vibrant Communities, and Environmental Sustainability. Council has either completed or commenced 70 of the 75 initiatives. Strategic Planning Framework The Strategic Resource Plan, which flows from the Long Term Financial Plan, summarises the financial and non- financial impacts of Council’s objectives and strategies and determines the sustainability of these objectives and strategies. Raglan Street, Daylesford 4 HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 The year in review CORPORATE PLAN ACHIEVEMENTS DISAPPOINTMENTS CHALLENGES THE YEAR AHEAD COMMUNITY COMMITMENT SATIFACTION RESULTS We will deliver good Purchase of the new Review of all Policies not Managing flood recovery Implementation of the Overall Performance: governance to the Corporate Information completed works in tandem with Corporate Information 2010 – 56 Hepburn Shire System Further work required normal budgeted capital System 2011 – 52 Section one For more information see Purchasing Policy to complete all Asset works Undertaking formal page 15 updated and Preferred Management Plans Complying with the procurement training Median - 63 Supplier Register Further work required to increasing volume and for staff established action all items on the complexity of legislative Completing review of Risk Policy and Audit Register obligations Special Committees and Framework adopted Managing the asset Advisory Committees Community Engagement renewal gap Framework adopted Working towards financial Road Asset sustainability Management Plan and Bridge Asset Management Plan adopted Review of all Council Policies commenced We will help improve Visitor numbers increased Discretionary spending Retaining visitation Completion of Planning Town Planning Policy and economic prosperity by 30.7% declined numbers to the region Scheme Review Approvals: For more information see Overnight visitor numbers Day trip visitor numbers given strong Australian Progressing the Vincent 2010 – 49 page 21 dollar for the ‘Spa Country’ declined in the ‘Spa Street Revitalisation 2011 – 49 increased by 31.9% Country’ by 12.1% Maintaining continued Project Median - 58 Economic Development Impact of floods on growth in tourism Running a Business Expo Strategy completed local businesses and the numbers and spending in October Economic Development: Launch of ‘Buy Local – It agricultural sector Dealing with the vagaries Developing a 2010 – 55 make cents’ campaign of international forces comprehensive Events 2011 – 55 that adversely impact the Calender Attendance at draw-card agricultural sector Median - 58 events increased by 22% We will assist our Establishment of a Application to resurface Finalising agreements and Ongoing flood recovery Local Roads and residents improve dedicated Flood Recovery Yandoit Tennis Court governance arrangements works Footpaths: the health, safety and office in Creswick unsuccessful for delivery of the new Implementing priority 2010 – 45 vibrancy of our Library Services model Approximately $5 million Closure of Calambeen projects of Walking and 2011 – 41 communities of flood recovery works Dive Tower Developing a shared Cycling Strategy For more information see undertaken vision for the future Median - 48 page 25 Home and Community Finalising Library Service Glenlyon Action Plan Care (HACC) targets not management and use of agreements Health and Human completed and Lyonville met the ARC Indoor Recreation Services: Facility Development of an Early Community Plan reviewed Years Plan 2010 –75 and updated 2011 – 75 Review of Library Services Median - 75 completed 20,000 people attend ‘Chillout’ Near completion
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