The City of Burnside has undertaken a review of two strategies and wants the community's feedback.
The draft 2023-2030 Strategic Community Plan
The draft 2023-2030 Strategic Community Plan outlines the goals and priorities that Council will work towards over the next several years.
Below are the draft goals, priorities and principles for your review.
| Draft goal | Draft priorities |
|---|
Environment
Our city will be a leading environmental custodian | - Canopy cover and greening
- Healthy habitats and biodiversity preserved and enhanced
- Push the boundaries on waste reduction and sustainable procurement
- Council and community emission reductions
- Community environmental initiatives and education
|
Community
A thriving healthy, inclusive and connected community | - Supporting older people to age well, be engaged and age in place
- Facilities and programs for young people and families
- A sense of community that is inclusive and celebrates all cultures
- Accessibility and inclusion for people of all abilities
- Services and shared facilities to meet community needs and wellbeing
- Small business support
|
Place A city of accessible and livable precincts, open spaces and treasured heritage
| - Holistic transport and traffic planning and management
- Functional and attractive streets, spaces and neighbourhoods that are green and cooling
- Balancing protection and celebration of character and heritage with planned growth
- Master planning our precincts and open spaces
|
Draft Principles:
Service Sustainability
The community, natural environment, local culture and heritage will be at the forefront of our decisions as we responsibly manage Council’s resources while sustaining the quality of our services, infrastructure and places, now and for future generations.
Communication and Engagement
Council will continue to communicate and engage with our community to ensure they are informed and able to participate in important decisions in meaningful ways. We will celebrate the successes of our community and promote opportunities for people to be empowered to participate in Burnside life.
Improvement and Innovation
Council’s capable, motivated and safe workforce will continuously pursue improvement and new ways to achieve outstanding performance and reputation, while adapting our services, places and facilities to meet emerging trends, technology and our community’s evolving needs.
Governing with Integrity
Council will be open, accountable, transparent and reliable in our decisions, service provision and project delivery. We will foster a culture of evidence-based, risk-aware decision making.
The draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2023-2027)
The draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2023-2027) provides further detail on our goals and aspirations for the environment.
| Draft goal | Draft priorities |
|---|
Resource Conservation
Turning waste into resources and responsible management of water and energy | - Conduct innovative trials and seek to improve kerbside organics, hard waste and recycling in public spaces
- Council and community transition to electric vehicles
- Support community emissions reduction
- Manage water for best value to the environment and community, recognising multiple sources of water
|
Corporate Action
Leading through action, engagement and advocacy
| - Push the boundary of Council emissions reduction
- Expand sustainable and circular procurement
- Encourage environmental sustainability and climate change resilience through advocacy, initiatives and education
|
Healthy Habitats Creating and maintaining healthy habitats and tree canopy for people and wildlife
| - Conserve, enhance and maintain canopy cover in streets and open space
- Promotion, education and advocacy for trees and biodiversity on private land
- Preserve and celebrate the natural environment, including habitat for healthy
wildlife populations
|
The City of Burnside has undertaken a review of two strategies and wants the community's feedback.
The draft 2023-2030 Strategic Community Plan
The draft 2023-2030 Strategic Community Plan outlines the goals and priorities that Council will work towards over the next several years.
Below are the draft goals, priorities and principles for your review.
| Draft goal | Draft priorities |
|---|
Environment
Our city will be a leading environmental custodian | - Canopy cover and greening
- Healthy habitats and biodiversity preserved and enhanced
- Push the boundaries on waste reduction and sustainable procurement
- Council and community emission reductions
- Community environmental initiatives and education
|
Community
A thriving healthy, inclusive and connected community | - Supporting older people to age well, be engaged and age in place
- Facilities and programs for young people and families
- A sense of community that is inclusive and celebrates all cultures
- Accessibility and inclusion for people of all abilities
- Services and shared facilities to meet community needs and wellbeing
- Small business support
|
Place A city of accessible and livable precincts, open spaces and treasured heritage
| - Holistic transport and traffic planning and management
- Functional and attractive streets, spaces and neighbourhoods that are green and cooling
- Balancing protection and celebration of character and heritage with planned growth
- Master planning our precincts and open spaces
|
Draft Principles:
Service Sustainability
The community, natural environment, local culture and heritage will be at the forefront of our decisions as we responsibly manage Council’s resources while sustaining the quality of our services, infrastructure and places, now and for future generations.
Communication and Engagement
Council will continue to communicate and engage with our community to ensure they are informed and able to participate in important decisions in meaningful ways. We will celebrate the successes of our community and promote opportunities for people to be empowered to participate in Burnside life.
Improvement and Innovation
Council’s capable, motivated and safe workforce will continuously pursue improvement and new ways to achieve outstanding performance and reputation, while adapting our services, places and facilities to meet emerging trends, technology and our community’s evolving needs.
Governing with Integrity
Council will be open, accountable, transparent and reliable in our decisions, service provision and project delivery. We will foster a culture of evidence-based, risk-aware decision making.
The draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2023-2027)
The draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2023-2027) provides further detail on our goals and aspirations for the environment.
| Draft goal | Draft priorities |
|---|
Resource Conservation
Turning waste into resources and responsible management of water and energy | - Conduct innovative trials and seek to improve kerbside organics, hard waste and recycling in public spaces
- Council and community transition to electric vehicles
- Support community emissions reduction
- Manage water for best value to the environment and community, recognising multiple sources of water
|
Corporate Action
Leading through action, engagement and advocacy
| - Push the boundary of Council emissions reduction
- Expand sustainable and circular procurement
- Encourage environmental sustainability and climate change resilience through advocacy, initiatives and education
|
Healthy Habitats Creating and maintaining healthy habitats and tree canopy for people and wildlife
| - Conserve, enhance and maintain canopy cover in streets and open space
- Promotion, education and advocacy for trees and biodiversity on private land
- Preserve and celebrate the natural environment, including habitat for healthy
wildlife populations
|
