What objectives are being proposed?

    The following objectives are being proposed:

    Local Economy

    Objective - Increased investment, economic growth and local employment. (Measured by annual value of major new developments and number of local jobs). 

    Objective - Thriving local commercial centres, businesses and tourism industry. (Measured by satisfaction with support of local tourism).

    Objective - A City that is ‘easy to do business with’. (Measured by local business satisfaction with interactions and support provided by the City).

    Environmental Responsibility

    Objective - Protection and enhancement of our natural areas, parks and open spaces. (Measured by satisfaction with the City’s environmental management and provision of parks and open spaces. 

    Objective - Sustainable resource management including waste, water and energy. (Measured by State of Sustainability Report).

    Objective - Address climate change. (Measured by progress against the City's Climate Change Strategy).

    Community, Lifestyle and Security

    Objective - Accessible and inclusive community services and facilities that enrich our community. (Measured by satisfaction with the City’s provision of community services and facilities).

    Objective - A safe community with social connections. (Measured by satisfaction with safety and security).

    Objective - Our diverse cultures and heritage recognised & celebrated. (Measured by satisfaction with recognition and celebration of diverse cultures and heritage).

    City Growth and Moving Around

    Objective - An attractive, socially connected and diverse built environment. (Measured by satisfaction with local area development and Cockburn as a place to live).

    Objective - Cockburn Central as the capital of Perth’s South Metro Region. (Measured by satisfaction with development of Cockburn Central).

    Objective - An integrated, accessible and improved transport network. (Measured by satisfaction with the City’s transport network).

    Listening and Leading

    Objective - Best practice Governance, partnerships and value for money.  (Measured by satisfaction with the City’s Governance and financial sustainability).

    Objective - High quality and effective community engagement and customer service experiences. (Measured by satisfaction with the City’s community engagement, communications and customer service).

    Objective - Employer of choice focusing on equity, innovation and technology. (Measured by employee satisfaction with the City as an employer that effectively embraces change, innovation and new technology).

    Why are you asking my opinion?

    Our Strategic Community Plan is a reflection of our community's aspirations and vision for Cockburn. As one of our biggest plans for the City, your voice is important. 

    We want to make sure the proposed objectives reflect the things our community believes are the most important things for Cockburn in the next 10 years. 

    How will the information I provide be used?

    The information you provide will be compiled alongside the input from others respondents. The combined comments will be used to finalise the Strategic Community Plan. 

    Can anyone comment?

    Yes, if they live, work, visit or invest in the City of Cockburn.