projects replaced in the municipality Reduction in energy consumption directly associated with the first year of the street lighting changeover Corporate performance project. management system 15% ≥ Plants distributed for planting per annum through the Ribbons of Green Corporate performance Program management system 70,000 Proportion of material recovered for JJ Richards waste recycling from kerbside collection services contractor 3% increase Community satisfaction rating of Local Government environmental sustainability Community Satisfaction mean index ≥ programs Survey in 2014 Local Government Community satisfaction rating of the Community Satisfaction mean index ≥ roadside slashing and weed control. Survey in 2014 2.4 Strategic Objective 4: Vibrant Economy, Agriculture, and Tourism To achieve our objective of Vibrant Economy, Agriculture, and Tourism, we will continue to strive for a sustainable and prosperous economy that supports local enterprise. The services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for each business area are described below. Services Expenditure (Revenue) Business areas Description of services provided Net Cost $'000 Facilitate Work across the tourism sector - a key portion of the 625 Yarra Ranges economy, to promote and develop the tourism (20) benefits that flow from tourism. Advocacy on developing 605 development latent tourism potential through eco and heritage and regional tourism, seeks to develop our tourism offer and deliver marketing benefits to local communities. Yarra Ranges Tourism is a major partner and the service manages Council's Partnership Agreement with the Board. Agribusiness 39 The service offers: advice on planning applications, support & (0) networking opportunities for agribusinesses and works 39 development with industry to advocate, for example for a recycled water pipeline to support local food production. Business Forums, industry networks, training programs and 536 investment attraction are promoted by the service. networks & (10) Strong employment opportunities are vital to our sustainable 526 communities and the service works to facilitate vibrant business local economies through relationship brokerage and practices networking. Vibrant Economy, 1,200 Agriculture & Tourism (30) Total 1,170
projects replaced in the municipality Reduction in energy consumption directly associated with the first year of the street lighting changeover project. Corporate performance management system ≥ 15% Plants distributed for planting per annum through the Ribbons of Green Program Corporate performance management system 70,000 Proportion of material recovered for recycling from kerbside collection JJ Richards waste services contractor 3% increase Community satisfaction rating of environmental sustainability programs Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey ≥ mean index in 2014 Community satisfaction rating of the roadside slashing and weed control. Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey ≥ mean index in 2014 2.4 Strategic Objective 4: Vibrant Economy, Agriculture, and Tourism To achieve our objective of Vibrant Economy, Agriculture, and Tourism, we will continue to strive for a sustainable and prosperous economy that supports local enterprise. The services, initiatives, major initiatives and service performance indicators for each business area are described below. Services Business areas Description of services provided Expenditure (Revenue) Net Cost $'000 Facilitate tourism development and regional marketing Work across the tourism sector - a key portion of the Yarra Ranges economy, to promote and develop the benefits that flow from tourism. Advocacy on developing latent tourism potential through eco and heritage tourism, seeks to develop our tourism offer and deliver benefits to local communities. Yarra Ranges Tourism is a major partner and the service manages Council's Partnership Agreement with the Board. 625 (20) 605 Agribusiness support & development The service offers: advice on planning applications, networking opportunities for agribusinesses and works with industry to advocate, for example for a recycled water pipeline to support local food production. 39 (0) 39 Business networks & sustainable business practices Forums, industry networks, training programs and investment attraction are promoted by the service. Strong employment opportunities are vital to our communities and the service works to facilitate vibrant local economies through relationship brokerage and networking. 536 (10) 526 Vibrant Economy, Agriculture & Tourism Total 1,200 (30) 1,170
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