Council Plan 2024-2027
As adopted by Council 26 September 2023, Item AO145-23
The Burnie City Council Plan 2024-27 describes the actions Council will take over its term of office toward the goals and directions identified in Councils’ strategic plan – Making a Better Burnie 2044
The Council’s key deliverables (goals) in our Four Year Plan are:
Goal 1: Making an active town centre
Improve the activation of our town centre (CBD), as a great place to live, shop, work and play; it is clean, well serviced and maintained; and it is green, visually attractive and safe.
Goal 2: Making liveable local communities
Improve access to services, parks, and housing needed to enjoy daily life. Creating planned and connected neighbourhoods with clean, parks, green spaces; and increase the diversity of well-located housing.
Goal 3: Making sustainable built and natural environments
Lead in sustainability and the care of our local ecosystems to improve habitat for native flora and fauna. Foster cleaner, greener and healthier community environments.
Goal 4: Making culturally rich and vibrant communities
Promote safety and inclusion to ensure everyone feels connected, valued, and can embrace their heritage while celebrating our shared diversity. Foster active participation in thriving, diverse community groups.
Goal 5: Making democratic and engaged communities
Build trust in our decision-making, by informing and engaging our community. Show leadership through communication, consultation, collaboration and facilitation; be strong advocates for all communities; and reporting progress annually against our vision – Making a Better Burnie 2044
Enablers for Success for delivery of the Council Plan by ensuring an effective and efficient operating environment focused on: Financial management, skilled people, community consultation, data-driven decisions, digital transformation, and agility.