Council Plan and Budget

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2007/2008 Key Initiatives

As part of the council budget the council select the top initiatives that it wants the organisation to focus on and monitor.

At the end of each quarter the council reports on its performance for each of these initiatives in the Quarterly Management Report and at the end of the year in the Annual Report. The council is committed to keeping the community informed of progress on these issues.
 

Strategic Objective 1. Renewing our Special Places

Look after our special places such as the foreshore, town halls and commercial strips

 1. Understand and influence the development of Webb Dock to support a vibrant port and minimise the adverse impact on adjacent areas
 2. Further progress the St Kilda's Edge Program of integrated public realm and cultural activity improvements, focusing on the Triangle site redevelopment
 3. Continue focus on implementing integrated improvements to Port Melbourne and lobby for associated precinct improvements
 4. Review and audit the Council's Municipal Strategic Statement and implement via planning scheme amendment
 5. Promote the opportunities provided by the improvements to the South Melbourne Market
 6. Review and revise the capital works processes to improve planning, reporting, project management, delivery and outcomes
 7. Deliver pilot project seeking a shared approach to the future management, use and development of the Fitzroy Street precinct
 8. In collaboration with the City of Melbourne, implement the St Kilda Road open space components detailed in the Joint User Agreement
 9. Coordinate delivery of projects in the South Melbourne Central Precinct
10. Finalise the environmental audit of Gasworks Park to inform the extent of remediation costs
11. Project manage the St Kilda promenade construction
 

Strategic Objective 2. Strategic Collaboration and Partnership

Work effectively with all neighbours and all stakeholders to get the best outcomes for our city and ensure our top issues are factored into all levels of decision making

12. Develop and embed a stakeholder management framework for the organisation
13. Focus effort on developing and managing sponsorship and partnership opportunities across the organisation
14. Implement annual council communications plan to better meet community information needs
15. Support regional collaboration across inner Melbourne to implement M2030 policy initiatives including the Inner Melbourne Action Plan
16. Drive delivery of the Tourism Strategy
 

Strategic Objective 3. Build a Better Environment

Use financial principles to guide financial planning and improve the city's environmental performance and sustainable transport choices

17. Embed the organisation's financial principles and mindset
18. Progress sustainable transport options within the municipality in the areas of walking, cycling, public transport, road user safety and service and parking policy, including the Park Street tram connection
19. Develop an integrated local action plan to respond to climate change implications for CoPP
 

Strategic Objective 4. Create the Conditions for Community

Promote connection, inclusion and engagement
Encourage people to contribute and participate

20. Resolve site for 60-90 bed high care places and promote a collaborative approach amongst local not for profit providers to address shortfall of places and packages for all levels of care
21. Support the community to deliver the neighbourhood priorities identified in the new ten year Port Phillip Community Plan
22. Establish a capacity to identify, support and connect community leaders
23. Conduct a forum to bring together the not for profit community sector and the corporate sector to strengthen volunteering and mutual community building and sustainability opportunities
24. Strengthen Indigenous Reconciliation and Cultural Heritage Management Strategies to facilitate reconciliation, access and cultural heritage protection
25. Update our understanding of our community by analysing and widely reporting the findings within the 2006 census data to inform strategic service planning for both council and community
26. Deliver the construction management component of the St Kilda Town Hall redevelopment
27. Conduct the electoral representation review in conjunction with the Victorian Electoral Commission
28. Commence implementation of the new Municipal Public Health and Safety Plan
29. Continue to support the partnership between the council and the Port Phillip Housing Association and advocate for planning controls, which will promote increased opportunities for affordable housing across Port Phillip
30. Conduct stage two of Consulting with Children action research project in partnership with the City of Melbourne, the introduction of a Consulting with Children Protocol and Audit across the council and development of a Children's Plan
31. Establish a second community bus to complement the existing service to operate between Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda
 

Strategic Objective 5. Better Local Services in Community Centres

Provide popular, local community centres where people can access services and participate in community life

32. Develop South Melbourne community, cultural and civic hub within the Emerald Hill precinct and complete concept for redevelopment of Betty Day Community Centre
 

Strategic Objective 6. Effective Service and Council Stewardship

Provide services where and when they are needed
Lay the foundations today for an even better council in the future

33. Roll out the new business planning process including the development and embedding of key performance indicators and targets to drive continuous improvement and the integration of Best Value in service delivery
34. Continue to implement the Information Technology Services Strategic Plan to provide best practice Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to support our community and organisation
35. Develop and implement a property management strategy to provide a coordinated and strategic approach to property management across the organisation
36. Increase numbers of registered dogs and cats to support responsible pet ownership
37. Support Port Phillip as an active and creative place
38. Develop, implement and promote a Customer Service Model leading to revised service standards
39. Introduce changes to the Planning Scheme to implement local sustainable transport policy objectives and new car parking controls for Port Phillip
40. Make alterations to street and beach cleaning service - municipal wide after the benefits of the pilot ¿Your Street, Your Beach, Your Elwood¿ is determined
 

More Information

For more information, contact the council's department of Corporate Planning and Performance via eServices or phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713.