What are our Informing Strategies and Studies?
Our Informing Strategies and studies assist to shape our community’s future by providing essential evidence and insights that guide the development of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). These documents cover key areas such as housing, transport, environment, economic development, and community wellbeing, ensuring that planning decisions are based on robust data and community needs. By aligning with the CSP, informing strategies and studies help shape priorities, allocate resources effectively, and track progress toward long-term goals. Together, they create a strong foundation for informed decision-making and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Informing Strategies
- About our Informing Strategies
Council developed 8 informing strategies based of five independent informing studies (see below). Community feedback was sought for each strategy between November 2024 and January 2025 which was updated and adopted by Council on 10 February 2025. The outcomes, objectives and strategic directions from these were used to create the Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035 and will form the basis for Council’s Delivery Programs and Operational Plans.
- Environment
This strategy details how Council will take action in collaboration with community members, businesses, neighbouring councils and other government agencies to significant environmental challenges. Together, we will deliver a healthy environment with thriving ecosystems and strong climate resilience.
- Social Inclusion
This strategy aims to create a connected and socially inclusive community where everyone is valued.
- Open Space and Recreation
This strategy addresses the LGA’s open space deficit and provides direction for creating an active community with space for everyone to exercise and enjoy the outdoors.
- Integrated Transport
This strategy outlines a vision for shaping the future of transport in our local LGA. It seeks to deliver a connected LGA where safe, active and sustainable travel is preferred.
- Economic Development
This comprehensive strategy is dedicated to delivering a thriving and resilient local economy while acknowledging North Sydney's financial challenges.
- Culture and Creativity
This strategy aims to build on existing strengths within our cultural and creative ecosystem and foster greater participation, ultimately leading to a vibrant LGA where culture and creativity are enjoyed by all.
- Housing
This paper is a supplement to the 2019 North Sydney Local Housing Strategy (NSLHS) in response to new NSW Government dwelling completion targets announced mid-2024. It seeks to deliver housing that meets the needs of a growing population.
- Governance
This strategy outlines North Sydney Council’s framework to guide operations and decision-making processes. It ensures that we are effective, accountable and sustainable in the way we serve the community.
Informing Studies
- About our Informing Studies
Using outcomes from the ‘Have Your Say on North Sydney’s Next Ten Year’s’ community engagement campaign (May – June 2024) as well as industry research, independent consultants developed five informing studies. These outlined the key issues and opportunities for North Sydney over the next decade.
- First Nations Engagement
- Social Inclusion
- Integrated Transport
- Economic Development
- Culture and Creativity
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