Integrated Planning and Reporting

In June 2009 LGMA NSW co-hosted a practitioner’s forum with the Department of Local Government about the Integrated Planning and Reporting Package. This sell-out event included presentations from New Zealand and councils at different stages of progress with integrating their decision-making and planning in addition to break out workshops on community engagement, transitioning to long term planning and linking asset and financial management.

Forum findings and considerations for councils. Capacity Building for IPR.

LTCCP the New Zealand Experience - Dave Foster, Manukau City Council

Linking Asset Planning & Financial Planning - Dr Browyn Kelly, Waverly Council

Getting the Most out of Stakeholder Engagement - Vivien Twyford, Twyfords Consulting

The Practicalities of making the Shift from "Current Short Term Planning" to "Long Term Planning" - Andrew Crakanthorp, City of Wagga Wagga Council

Planning, Budgeting and Reporting - Diane Lawrence, Warringah Council 

Sustainability Health Check Case Studies

Councils talk about how they have used the Sustainability Health Check to meet their needs. Their experiences range from small groups working on assessing one particular issue through to whole of council organisational and outcome reviews to improve organisational performance. Many councils have used the tool to assist with sustainability strategies or plans.

• Eurodalla Shire Council: Conversations (SHC)
• Greater Taree City Council: Organisational and Outcomes Change (SHC)
• Lismore City Council: Strategic Questioning for Corporate Planning (SHC)
• Great Lakes Council: Corporate Responsibility for Sustainability (SHC)
• Hunters Hill City Council: Sustainability Health Check in a small Council (SHC)
• Blue Mountains City Council: Sustainability Health Check Corporate Review (SHC)
• City of Canterbury: Communication Sustainability Through Corporate Processes (SHC)
• Hornsby Shire Council 2020 Framework and the SHC

To share your experiences with using the Sustainability Health Check or for more information please contact the LGMA NSW Sustainability Manager on 02 9648 1071 or email.

• Sustainability Health Check - FAQ 
• Sustainability Health Check - Project Management Tips 

Further case studies about different aspects of sustainability are available through our partners NSW Urban Sustainability Support Alliance.