Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note the finalisation of the Economic Development Strategy 2013-2023 and the ten years of significant achievements under the guidance of the Tourism Action Plan, Retail Action Plan and Tech Start-Ups Action Plan, as outlined in Attachment A to the subject report;

(B)      Council approve for public exhibition the draft Economic Development Strategy 2025-2035 as shown at Attachment B to the subject report;

(C)      Council note that the Economic Development Strategy 2025-2035, including any recommended changes, will be reported to Council for adoption following the exhibition period;

(D)      authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to make minor editorial amendments for clarity or correction of drafting errors prior to the exhibition of the draft Economic Development Strategy 2025-2035; and  

(E)      Council note the Engagement Report summarising consultation for the development of the draft Economic Development Strategy 2025-2035, as shown at Attachment C to the subject report.

Carried unanimously.

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