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KATE HOLMES
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Planning for success Reporting and reflecting This Business Activation Plan is the responsibility of the LCC Economic Development team, and is supported by detailed project Planning along with ongoing engagement and evaluation. We will deploy various approaches to assess benefits and impacts, including the NSW Government Great Public Spaces Evaluation Tool, and .id Economic Impact Assessment. While local investment and relevance is primary, we also consider how BAP outcomes may positively align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We developed this Plan with support from a Business Activation Plan Working Group, with representatives from Lismore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nimbin Chamber of Commerce, Lismore Square, Regional Development Australia – Northern Rivers, and Lismore City Council. A new Working Group will be established to provide guidance on Plan delivery, review and
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enhancement, which will meet quarterly according to terms of reference. The Business Activation Plan reporting framework will feature: • Timely updates about relevant news and opportunities through the Economic Development Team’s monthly Business Enewsletter and Council’s Local Matters publication • Quarterly updates about outcomes, learnings and opportunities for the Working Group to provide expert insights
report annually
opportunities & projects identified projects prioritised
measure performance IMPLEMENTATION & REPORTING CYCLE
deliver project
• Six-monthly snapshots shared with business and community stakeholders • Alignment with the Economic Development Strategy and LCC Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, with annual reports to Council.
lodge application
project design & costing
explore funding Image 7: Lismore City Council’s Implementation and Reporting Cycle
