Public exhibition now closed

At the Council meeting on 23 April 2024, it was resolved to put the draft Operational Plan for 2024-25 on public exhibition for community feedback. The Operational Plan highlights the activities and capital works projects, budget, rating structure and fees and charges for the 2024-25 financial year. 

The Operational Plan is prepared annually to set out a roadmap for Council’s deliverables against its services and in line with the five themes of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP)- belonging, smart, green, responsible, and liveable. The Operational Plan includes: 

  • Information about the area 
  • Planned actions and capital works projects 
  • Financial position  
  • Statement of revenue 
  • Fees and charges 

This plan focuses on transitioning back to an elected body, as well as continuing financial stability and strengthening the community confidence through service delivery. It is proposed that in 2024-25 Council will receive $723.5M in operational revenue and spend $712.8M on services and operational functions. Council’s capital works program invests $309.9M to renew and upgrade existing assets.

Below is a map of the draft Works Program 2024-25 which includes suburb specific projects. Projects classified as 'Region Wide' are not able to be included on the map, but details can be viewed in the Draft Operational Plan 2024-25.

Have Your Say 

Submissions are now closed and we are now reviewing your feedback. We will inform the community on how the feedback helps shape the draft Operational Plan before it is presented at a Council Meeting in the coming months. We invited you to share your feedback on Council’s draft Operational Plan 2024-25 between 9am 29 April to 5pm 27 May 2024 via:  

  • Completing the online submission form (preferred)
  • email: ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au 
  • Post: PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259 addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Farmer 

Your attention is drawn to the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 which allows for possible access to certain public and personal documentation. View our privacy statement.

Closing the loop 

Following the feedback received during public exhibition, Council staff reviewed all submissions and prepared a report on the outcome of the public exhibition process for Council's consideration. It was presented to Council at the 25 June 2024 Council Meeting - Item 2.3 Operational Plan 2024-25, Rates and Annual Charges - Submissions and Adoption.

Those who made submissions were notified prior to the Council Report being considered.

Next steps 

The final Operational Plan 2024-25 and Fees and Charges 2024-25 was adopted by Council. Council also noted the Long Term Financial Plan 2024-25 to 2033-34. All documents have been made available to the public on the Council website.

Council will now work to deliver the individual projects and actions set out in the Operational Plan over the next financial year.

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Who's listening

Who's listening
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Sharon McLaren - Section Manager, Corporate Planning and Reporting

FAQs

What is an Operational Plan?

The Operational Plan is a requirement under the Local Government Act 1993 and details the actions and projects Council plans to deliver in the forthcoming financial year and the KPIs that have been set to meet service delivery. The deliverables that are detailed are derived from the vision of the Community Strategic Plan, ensuring that the aspirations of the community are the priority.

What happens after the public exhibition period?

Council staff will review submissions and make necessary changes to the draft documents. A summary of submissions and the changes made as a result of submissions and other circumstances will be presented to Council at the June Council meeting. Adoption of the documents will also be sought at this meeting. 

How do the submissions affect the Operational Plan?

The submissions include valuable community input and feedback and will be used to help provide the community with more information, clarify deliverables and other information, as well as include or remove works or inform the future of projects and other works.  

How can I have my say?

We are inviting you to share your feedback on Council’s draft Operational Plan 2024-25 between 9amvia:  

  • Completing the online submission form (preferred)
  • email: ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au 
  • Post: PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259 addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Farmer 

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