Strategic Community Plan

A Strategic Community Plan (SCP) in council terms is a long-term planning document that outlines the vision, aspirations, and priorities of a community. It is typically developed through extensive community engagement and is led by the Mayor and Councillors. Here are some key elements:

• Community Vision: This section describes the long-term vision and goals for the community, often looking 10 years or more into the future

• Key Focus Areas: These are the main areas of interest or concern identified by the community, such as infrastructure, environment, economic development, and social well-being

• Strategic Objectives: These are specific goals that the council aims to achieve within the focus areas

• Implementation Plan: This outlines the actions, projects, and initiatives that will be undertaken to achieve the strategic objectives

• Monitoring and Evaluation: This section describes how the progress of the plan will be tracked and assessed over time