Maitland + 10 – Adopted by Council Review found aspirations of 9 April 2013 revised our community remain community reflected in plan, some strategic plan minor changes to the plan including the rebranding of the plan, renaming of themes to provide clearer direction and distinction, and the inclusion of additional strategies focused on physically connecting to the Hunter River and provision of accommodation. Draft Delivery 29 April to 25 May 2013 Draft presented three 23 April Program primary options available 2013 17 and to address projected Operational financial deficits over the Plan 2013/14 next ten years, addressing commencing shortfall through reducing ‘Understanding expenditure or increasing issues - revenues. Whilst no sustainable changes to revenue Council for a (including rating and fees & sustainable charges) suggested in the City’ (Phase 1) first year of the program, the release signals the start of significant conversation with the community over 12 months, if significant deficit budgets are to be avoided from 2014/15 onwards. Delivery Adopted by Council. Published Program highlighted 11 June Program on Council’s website, available financial challenges in 2013 17 and at Council facilities. continuing to provide Operational services. Report signalled Plan 2013/14 “further community adopted engagement to explore options and consequences in the provision of services and facilities over time, with reports provided to Council as engagement continues.” ‘Developing August – 4 October 2013 Release of detailed options 27 August funding and and impact on rating – 2013 service options including on-line rating
Maitland + 10 – revised community strategic plan Adopted by Council Review found aspirations of our community remain reflected in plan, some minor changes to the plan including the rebranding of the plan, renaming of themes to provide clearer direction and distinction, and the inclusion of additional strategies focused on physically connecting to the Hunter River and provision of accommodation. 9 April 2013 Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2013/14 commencing ‘Understanding issues - sustainable Council for a sustainable City’ (Phase 1) 29 April to 25 May 2013 Draft presented three primary options available to address projected financial deficits over the next ten years, addressing shortfall through reducing expenditure or increasing revenues. Whilst no changes to revenue (including rating and fees & charges) suggested in the first year of the program, the release signals the start of significant conversation with the community over 12 months, if significant deficit budgets are to be avoided from 2014/15 onwards. 23 April 2013 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2013/14 adopted Adopted by Council. Published on Council’s website, available at Council facilities. Program highlighted financial challenges in continuing to provide services. Report signalled “further community engagement to explore options and consequences in the provision of services and facilities over time, with reports provided to Council as engagement continues.” 11 June 2013 ‘Developing funding and service options 17 August – 4 October 2013 Release of detailed options and impact on rating – including on-line rating 27 August 2013 17