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Growing
Liverpool The 10-year plan to move Liverpool forward
Growing Liverpool 2023 l The ten year plan to move Liverpool forward
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Contents Mayor’s message
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Chief Executive Officer’s message
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About the 10-year plan
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Delivering the 10-year plan
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Vision for the future
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Guiding principles
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Statement of commitment
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Our city
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What the community said
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Future directions
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Working with our partners
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Direction 1: Vibrant Prosperous City
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Direction 2: Liveable Safe City
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Direction 3: Healthy Inclusive City
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Direction 4: Proud Engaged City
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Direction 5: Natural Sustainable City
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Direction 6: Accessible Connected City
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Direction 7: Leading Proactive Council
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Acknowledgements
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Mayor’s
message
It is with great pleasure that I present the 10-year
The 10-year plan outlines the path to move
Growing Liverpool 2023 plan, my first as Mayor of
Liverpool forward and realise the community’s
Liverpool.
vision for a vibrant regional city of opportunity, prosperity and diversity. Importantly, the plan also
My commitment is to lead the growth of Liverpool
focuses on strengthening the leadership role of
into a vibrant, robust and compassionate city which
Council as the key advocate and champion for
is the thriving economic hub of South Western
Liverpool.
Sydney. A hub that provides jobs, housing, services and recreation for people in Liverpool and its
On behalf of Council, I extend our appreciation
surrounding regions. I want us to be proud of our
to the many residents, ratepayers, agencies and
city and to embrace our richness of opportunity.
business groups for their contribution to the new
This 10-year plan sets the agenda for us to achieve
10-year plan. Your efforts have contributed to a
this.
robust and visionary plan to make Liverpool the destination of choice for South Western Sydney.
My fellow Councillors and I are committed to listening and delivering on your needs. We have
I look forward to continuing to work with you to
worked hard in the last few months to prepare the
shape and embrace our future and deliver a new
new way forward. Council has formally engaged
and fresh approach to achieving great outcomes
with more than 3500 members of our community
for our local and regional community.
and informally with many more to develop the new plan. We have worked closely with the State Government, our neighbours and partners to ensure the 10-year plan encompasses the local, regional and state landscape. We believe in
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working in partnership and will continue to do so
Ned Mannoun
as the regional city for South Western Sydney.
Mayor of Liverpool
Growing Liverpool 2023 l The ten year plan to move Liverpool forward
Chief Executive Officer’s message
Growing Liverpool 2023 sets the agenda for
Council is prepared and ready for the opportunities
Council and its many partners in the coming
and challenges of the future. We are committed
decade. It sets the direction for change and aims
to implementing solutions that will make a
to emphasise Council as an organisation which
difference for the people, agencies and businesses
embraces innovation, excellence, sustainability and
of Liverpool.
equity in delivering the most efficient and effective services for our community.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who contributed to the development
The plan focuses on seven key strategic directions
of the new 10-year plan.
which have been developed following considerable involvement by the community and Council’s
The staff and I look forward to commencing the
partners. The directions focus on the priority areas
implementation of the new 10-year plan and
that will move Liverpool forward rapidly to ensure
seeing first-hand the many benefits that this will
we lead change for the future. Each direction
bring to our community.
includes a number of strategies that need to be delivered in order to achieve the community’s vision for a vibrant regional city of opportunity, prosperity and diversity. The 10-year plan includes targets for each direction that provide Council and the community with real indicators for measuring how Liverpool is progressing in achieving these
Farooq Portelli
desired outcomes.
Chief Executive Officer
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Macquarie Street, Liverpool
This is Liverpool’s community strategic plan It builds on the work commenced in Growing Liverpool 2021 and allows us to realign and refocus our energy towards becoming the regional city for South Western Sydney.
Mayor and Councillors Elected by the community to represent their vision and interests
Government Directions and Policy
Community Engagement Our Vision Liverpool, the vibrant regional city of opportunity, prosperity and diversity
Community Strategic Plan 7 directions and 26 strategies
Resourcing Strategy • Long-term Financial Plan • Workforce Management Plan • Asset Management Plan
Four Year Delivery Program One Year Operational Plan Job Descriptions
Six monthly progress reports
Annual Report to Community
Senior staff business plans
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Guiding principles The 10-year plan is based on a set of principles that guide delivery of the vision for Liverpool.
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What the Reliable and frequent public transport
To protect the natural environment for future generations
Future directions The Growing Liverpool 2023 10-year plan concentrates on seven key strategic directions to move Liverpool forward.
The directions are based on feedback from the community, stakeholders and leaders, and incorporate local, regional, state and national priorities for Liverpool.
Our Principles Leadership Excellence partnership
Liverpool, the vibrant regional city
Innovation
of opportunity, prosperity
Equity
and diversity.
Sustainability
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Community Vision
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Our Directions
Working with our partners
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federal Vibrant Prosperous City
▶ Regional Development
Australia – Regional Plan for Sydney
state
▶ State Plan 2021 ▶ Draft Metropolitan Strategy
for Sydney
Healthy Inclusive City
Proud Engaged City
Accessible Connected City
Leading proactive Council
Directions 2030
▶ South Western Sydney
▶ WSROC Future
An urban design protocol for Australian cities ▶ State of Australian Cities Report 2012 ▶ National Crime Prevention Framework
▶ State Plan 2021 ▶ Draft Metropolitan Strategy ▶ State Environmental Planning
▶ State Environmental
▶ Federal Government’s
▶ State Plan 2021 ▶ Draft Metropolitan Strategy
▶ WSROC Future
Social Inclusion Agenda ▶ Australian Multicultural Principles ▶ National Partnership Agreement on Preventative Health
▶ Creative Australia-
National Cultural Policy
▶ Australia’s Biodiversity
Natural Sustainable City
▶ WSROC Future
Regional Plan
▶ Places for People -
Liveable Safe City
regional
Conservation Strategy 2010-2030 ▶ Partnership Agreement and Strategy on Energy Efficiency (2009)
▶ National Digital
Economy Strategy ▶ Road Safety Strategy 2011 – 2020
for Sydney
Policy – Affordable Housing (SEPP)
for Sydney ▶ NSW Multicultural Advantage 2012-2015 ▶ National Disability Strategy NSW Implementation Plan
▶ State Plan 2021 ▶ Draft Metropolitan Strategy
for Sydney ▶ Creative Industries Industry Action Plan
▶ State Plan 2021 ▶ Draft Metropolitan Strategy
for Sydney ▶ NSW Biodiversity Strategy ▶ Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2007
▶ State Plan 2021 ▶ Draft Metropolitan Strategy
for Sydney
▶ NSW Long Term Transport
Master Plan ▶ NSW Digital Economy Industry Action Plan ▶ State Infrastructure Strategy
Directions 2030
▶ South Western Sydney
Regional Plan
Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing)
Directions 2030
▶ South Western Sydney
Regional Plan
▶ Western Sydney
Parklands Plan of Management 2020
▶ WSROC Future
Directions 2030
▶ WSROC Future
Directions 2030
▶ South Western Sydney
Regional Plan
▶ Western Sydney
Parklands Plan of Management 2020
▶ WSROC Future
Directions 2030
▶ South Western Sydney
Regional Plan
▶ Local Government
Sustainability Framework ▶ Building the Case for Innovation in Local Government
▶ State Plan 2021 ▶ Destination 2036 Action
Plan for Local Government
▶ WSROC Future
Directions 2030
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Direction 1
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Liverpool City Cup at Warwick Farm Racecourse
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Our ten
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Middleton Grange, Liverpool
Harmony Day 2013
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Heritage listed Liverpool Weir
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Key Policies
Community Engagement Policy
Communications Plan
Heritage Strategy
Events Strategy
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Our Directions Vibrant Prosperous City Liveable Safe City Healthy Inclusive City Proud Engaged City Natural Sustainable City Accessible Connected City Leading Proactive Council
Our Guiding Principles Leadership Excellence Partnership Innovation Equity Sustainability
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