At its Council Meeting of 10 October 2023, Council resolved to adopt the Economic Growth Plan. Accordingly, the Economic Growth Plan has now been adopted and the final version is now publicly available on Council's website.
The Economic Growth Plan provides a clear direction for economic development, jobs and investment within the Shire and sets out actions to progress the vision. The Plan articulates the benefits of locating and doing business in The Hills Shire and how Council will support business and employment growth in the region. It seeks to reduce the Shire's reliance on population serving industries and focus on value adding industries that create jobs suited to our skilled population.
At a strategic level, the Plan includes insight into the current conditions, opportunities and risks that are shaping the local economy.
At an operational level, the Plan identifies Council's role in economic development and how Council can improve economic prosperity for residents, business and workers.
Council will now commence progressing the relevant actions set out within the 5 year delivery program (Section 11 – Action Plan) within the Plan.
