Community Development Strategy 2020–2027

Overview of the final Community Development Strategy 2020 – 2027

Council received a total of 20 formal submissions during the public exhibition period for the Community Development Strategy. A number of submissions provided feedback which led to changes to the strategy.

Changes to the final strategy included adding references supporting the review of the Tweed Shire Bike Plan, an Affordable Housing Strategy and replacing a reference to the Environmental Sustainability Prioritisation Strategy with Draft Climate Change and Action Plan. Another proposed change included the duration of the strategy period to be extended from four years from 2020 to 2024 to seven years in line with Council’s Community Strategic Plan which is in place until 2027, with a recommended review in 2024.

In addition, some minor edits were made to increase the referencing of statistics and aid with readability. The next steps will be to create and implement projects which work towards the strategy.

This strategy and associated projects will help guide future service for the diverse communities in the Tweed until 2027. The strategy is part of Tweed Shire Council’s commitment to working toward safe, healthy and more inclusive communities. Reporting on the progress of the strategy will be on an annual basis to Council.

Read the FINAL Community Development Strategy 2020 – 2027

Overview of the draft Community Development Strategy 2020 – 2024

You are invited to have your say on the draft Community Development Strategy 2020 – 2024 which will help guide future service for the diverse communities in the Tweed. The Strategy is part of Tweed Shire Council’s commitment to working toward safe, healthy and more inclusive communities.

Read the draft Community Development Strategy 2020 – 2024

How the Strategy was developed

Council completed extensive research and community engagement to develop the draft Community Development Strategy 2020 – 2024. From the feedback received, a number of key factors affecting the Tweed were identified, including the importance of access and inclusion, the need to address growing homelessness, maintaining community safety and resilience to climate change, and the health and well-being of all residents.

It also outlined the need to ensure additional support is available for more vulnerable residents and that there are adequate opportunities for everyone in the Tweed.

The strategy will be delivered through the following four focus areas.

• The Tweed has vibrant places and spaces
• The Tweed has opportunities
• The Tweed is healthy and safe
• The Tweed is inclusive and supportive

Public Exhibition

The draft Community Development Strategy 2020–2024 is on public exhibition from 12 December 2019 to 13 February 2020 and Council welcomes community feedback.

If adopted by Council, this strategy will guide Council’s future service for the diverse communities in the Tweed for the next four years.

Have your Say

You are invited to make a submission from Thursday 12 December 2019 until Thursday 13 February 2020 to formally provide your feedback on the draft plan. Make a submission by using the online submission form below to tell us your thoughts on the draft Community Development Strategy 2020–2024. Please be as specific as possible with your answers.

Submissions can also be made by email or mail.

Online: Submission form below

Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: Community Development Strategy

By mail: The General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816 Murwillumbah NSW 2484

Submissions will be received by Council no later than 4pm on Thursday 13 February 2020.