Corporate Plan 2015-2020 adopted

That’s what Redland council staff will be doing over the next five years, if they adhere to the city’s Corporate Plan 2015-2020 adopted on Wednesday.

The 20-page document was drafted with the help of staff and the public after meetings in February and March.

It aims to set out policies, strategies and activities to help council deliver services, programs and facilities while balancing growth, jobs and lifestyle.

Mayor Karen Williams said it incorporated the Redlands 2030 Community Plan, aligning council’s corporate objectives with eight community aspirations, including embracing the bay and green living.

“We released a draft plan in March following consultation with the community, which included a community survey and meetings with representatives from environmental and community groups, and members of the community,” she said.

“The community was then asked to comment on this draft with 54 responses received along with face-to-face engagement with council officers.

“Feedback included a desire to see the city’s environment protected and for increased opportunity for tourism development.”

But it raised the ire of former senior council officer and Thornlands resident Lavinia Wood, who told the meeting the plan was of great concern as it did not reflect community wishes set out in the Redlands Community 2030 plan.

She said the document also failed to acknowledge limits on population growth.

Ms Wood, a member of the Community Alliance for Responsible Planning, said council ignored 54 appeals and submissions about the document.

Her grievance was backed by lobby group Redlands 2030 which said it was disappointed the officer report did not include feedback from public consultations.