About Delivering Newcastle 2040

Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR)

What is IPR?

IPR requirements for local government were introduced in 2009. They arose from the notion that all council planning should originate from a sound understanding of the community’s expectations around priorities and service levels. The IPR framework comprises a series of interrelated documents that provide a consistent, integrated approach to community planning across all NSW local councils, while also ensuring alignment with regional and state priorities.

Why is IPR important?

CN operates in an increasingly complex environment, with responsibilities under more than 50 different pieces of legislation and direct relationships with over 20 NSW and Commonwealth Government agencies. The IPR framework allows CN to navigate these complexities in a meaningful and purposeful way, and to:

Integrate community priorities into strategies and plans

Support our community and stakeholders to play an active role in shaping the future of their community

Articulate the community’s vision and priorities

Assign resourcing to support delivery of our vision and priorities, while also balancing aspirations with affordability

Maintain accountability and transparency through regular monitoring and reporting.

Delivering Newcastle 2040

Our commitment to the community

The Delivery Program is a statement of commitment to the community from our newly elected Council. It translates the community’s visions and priorities into clear actions, and is the primary reference point for all activities undertaken by Council during its term of office. It allows Council to determine what is achievable over the next 4 years, what the priorities are, and how programs will be scheduled.

The Operational Plan (including annual budget) is CN’s action plan for achieving the community's priorities outlined in Newcastle 2040 and the Delivery Program. An Operational Plan is prepared each year and adopted by Council. It identifies the projects, programs and actions that CN will deliver over a 12-month period commencing from 1 July.

Monitoring our Delivery Program - Newcastle 2040

Our progress towards our priorities

Key indicators and measures help us understand how well CN is performing. They also allow for evidencebased decision-making to inform other stages in our planning cycle.

Service Indicators

The high-level impact of CN’s service delivery on our city and community

Program and Service Measures

The impact of our individual services and programs