Corporate Business Plan 2026-2030

Objective: Encourage economic investment

The City is proud of its current economic profile, and we will work hard to advocate and partner with key stakeholders to promote the City’s investment potential. The City will encourage economic investment to create a diverse mix of industries to attract and establish next generation jobs and businesses. Our planning frameworks will be used to support investment and urban regeneration.

A smart and prosperous City

Strategy: How will we get there? • Attract and promote investment and partnership opportunities • Advocate, lobby and partner with stakeholders to benefit the community.

Key informing frameworks and plans • Economic and Tourism Development Strategy • Local Planning Strategy • Local Planning Scheme and Policies.

Services Main services

Sub-services

FTE

2026/27 net service cost

4.00

$1,294,912

• Destination marketing and tourism promotion • Investment attraction to enhance economic capacity • Advocate for business and tourism outcomes • Facilitate local business growth and support

Economic Development

Other contributing services Advocacy & Partnerships, City Future Projects, Events & Sponsorship, Executive Services, Planning Services and Property Services

Projects

2026/27

2027/28

2028/29

2029/30

Business and Investment Website

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Develop a dedicated business and investment website to enhance engagement, promote opportunities and support economic growth

Q1 Consultation and design commenced Q2 Annual business engagement and networking calendar (2027) created Q3 Site tested and commissioned Q4 Digital campaign launched

2026/27 budget

$70,000

Our Economy

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