Proportion of capital works projects Corporate financial competed within budget system 80% Local Government Community satisfaction rating of the Community Satisfaction mean index ≥ condition of local streets and footpaths Survey 2014 Local Government Community satisfaction rating of Community Satisfaction mean index ≥ recreational facilities Survey 2014 Local Government Community satisfaction rating of the Community Satisfaction mean index ≥ appearance of public areas Survey 2014 2.3 Strategic Objective 3: Protected and Enhanced Natural Environment To achieve our objective of Protected and Enhanced Natural Environment, we will continue to strive for a healthier environment for future generations. The services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for each business area are described below. Services Expenditure (Revenue) Business area Description of services provided Net Cost $'000 Environmental This service provides environmental education 332 programs to our community, as well the (93) education Shire’s extensive school network. 239 programs including a focus on schools Weed reduction & Council has an active weed reduction and re-planting 515 service, in addition to running an ongoing weed (28) re-planting removal program called Weed Wipeout, to help 487 programs residents remove and dispose of weeds on their property. The Biodiversity Conservation Unit has responsibility 1,312 Biodiversity for the protection and enhancement of the region's (440) conservation biodiversity values in line with National, State and 872 Regional requirements. Conducts environmental assessments for planning permit applications (Council and community). Manages a system for biodiversity offsets, and provides advice to landholders to enhance biodiversity. Support for This service provides grants and support for Friends Of 40 groups and Land Care groups across parks, (0) Friends & Land Council’s 40 reserves, & natural habitats Care groups
Proportion of capital works projects competed within budget Corporate financial system 80% Community satisfaction rating of the condition of local streets and footpaths Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey ≥ mean index 2014 Community satisfaction rating of recreational facilities Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey ≥ mean index 2014 Community satisfaction rating of the appearance of public areas Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey ≥ mean index 2014 2.3 Strategic Objective 3: Protected and Enhanced Natural Environment To achieve our objective of Protected and Enhanced Natural Environment, we will continue to strive for a healthier environment for future generations. The services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for each business area are described below. Services Business area Description of services provided Expenditure (Revenue) Net Cost $'000 Environmental education programs including a focus on schools This service provides environmental education programs to our community, as well the Shire’s extensive school network. 332 (93) 239 Weed reduction & re-planting programs Council has an active weed reduction and re-planting service, in addition to running an ongoing weed removal program called Weed Wipeout, to help residents remove and dispose of weeds on their property. 515 (28) 487 Biodiversity conservation The Biodiversity Conservation Unit has responsibility for the protection and enhancement of the region's biodiversity values in line with National, State and Regional requirements. Conducts environmental assessments for planning permit applications (Council and community). Manages a system for biodiversity offsets, and provides advice to landholders to enhance biodiversity. 1,312 (440) 872 Support for Friends & Land Care groups This service provides grants and support for Friends Of groups and Land Care groups across Council’s parks, reserves, & natural habitats 40 (0) 40
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