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GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL
Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021
Glen Innes Severn Council
Community Mission
Vision: Glen Innes Severn Council will have a vibrant, confident and inclusive
community, supported by a sustainable and prosperous economy
underpinned by a well-maintained road network.
Mission: To be a ‘Can Do’ Council, that is a Council that is proactive and prioritises
affordable and relevant service delivery for its community.
Values: Respect
Integrity
Courage
Honesty
Transparency
This Cultural Plan will be reviewed every five (5) years or earlier if required.
Published by Glen Innes Severn Council, June 2017.
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Table of Contents Introduction 4 What is a Cultural Plan? 5 Policy Direction: Integrated Planning and Reporting Environment 6 Heart of Glen Public Art Project 7 Our Community 8 The Ngoorabul People 8 Settled History of the Glen Innes District 10 Demographics – 2011 12 What is Important to Us? 14 What Have We Got? 16 Our Cultural Assets – Events/Activities 18 Glen Innes Severn Community Art Forum Outcomes 20 Strategic Priorities 22 References 28 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 3
Introduction
Glen Innes Severn Council‘s Cultural Plan recognises the importance of culture as a
concept that underpins our community‘s values, sense of place, and identity. This is
particularly important when Council is producing strategic and operational plans and
implementing the actions contained within those plans. This Cultural Plan has been
developed by Council for the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area (LGA) which
is the traditional land of the Ngoorabul people. The Glen Innes Severn Council‘s LGA is
characterised by villages such as Emmaville, Deepwater and Glencoe, with the major
town and residential centre Glen Innes. The area is branded as Glen Innes Highlands.
The area sits within the state geographical area known as the Northern Tablelands and
the Federal Seat of New England. This represents a distance of 67km along the New
England Highway and a total area of 5,896 sq.km. The region‘s rural attributes contribute
to its identity. Ecological and culturally significant landscapes are valued, celebrated
and protected; its urban and rural areas are efficient, livable, mutually supportive and
collaborative in creating wealth for the community. The area has distinctive seasons: high
rainfall, naturally air-conditioned summers, golden autumns, dazzling springs, bracing
winters – with, at times, snow.
Population: Glen Innes Severn 8,656.
Location: Approx four (4) hours from Brisbane and seven (7) hours from
Sydney, on the intersection of New England and Gwydir Highways.
Altitude: 1062m.
Rainfall average: 857mm annually.
Temperatures: Summer - minimum 12.5o C, maximum 26o C.
Winter - minimum 10o C, maximum 13.5o C.
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What is a Cultural Plan? Cultural Planning is a purposeful, strategic approach to cultural development in a community. A cultural plan aims to define: zz what culture means for that community; zz what cultural values and assets the community has; and zz what people of that community want, like, identify with, and are interested in pursuing. Council‘s role is to facilitate and nurture the cultural fabric of the community by working with community groups, individuals and other spheres of Government. Definition Culture defines who we are, what we do and what is important to us. It reflects the uniqueness of a local community, the diversity of its people and the blending of their rich histories and heritage. Culture encompasses values, beliefs, cultural backgrounds, the natural and built environment, and the community’s cultural expression through arts, festivals, music, theatre, sporting and social activities. Policy Statement Cultural values underpin our sense of locality, country and part of a region with its diversity of people and memories - the cultural values and associated activities and assets stimulate a socially, environmentally and economically prosperous “place”. Council’s Commitment to the Cultural Plan To recognise the importance of “culture” as a concept underpinning our community values and connectedness, when Council is producing strategic and operational plans and implementing the actions contained within those plans. This will result in a holistic view of our community and deliver positive outcomes for future development and community engagement whereby this Cultural Plan will be the driver. Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 5
Policy Direction: Integrated Planning and
Reporting Framework
The local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Act 2009, (The Act) was approved
on 9 October 2009. The amendments to the Act give effect to the Integrated Planning and
Reporting framework, which includes the development of a Community Strategic Plan and four (4)
year Delivery Program with the associated Resourcing Strategy comprising asset management,
work force and long term financial plans.
Council plans and policies should not exist in isolation; they are inter-connected. The integrated
Planning and Report framework allows NSW councils to draw their various plans together,
understand how they interact and get the maximum leverage from their efforts by planning holistically
and sustainably for the future (refer to Figure Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework).
The second Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 has been developed following this integrated approach to
Planning and Reporting.
Source of chart from the Office of Local Government, 2017
Council documents can be accessed on Council’s website www.gisc.nsw.gov.au
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Heart of Glen Public Art Project
Glen Innes Pottery Club managed Project funded by Glen Innes Severn Council
Photos by Nicci Parry-Jones
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Our Community
The Ngoorabul People
The Glen Innes area is the home of the Ngoorabul people. The Ngoorabul people roamed
throughout this area in traditional times; spending time to the west of Glen Innes in late
spring and spending most of the winters towards the coast. Celebrations with the coastal
tribes were held in winter and travel routes would always be the same. Sections of the Old
Grafton Road follow one of the traditional travel routes that the Ngoorabul people used
to get to the coast. Once the weather started to warm up, the Ngoorabul people travelled
back up the range stopping in the same campsites as previous years and continued over
the tablelands to the western edges of their country and relished the warmer temperatures
and prolific food resources that were available to them from the Beardy, Wellingrove and
Severn River areas. The township area was an area where the Ngoorabul people travelled
through on their way to somewhere else, and not spending a lot of time here. Gathering
areas, where celebrations and ceremony took place, included Dundee and Stonehenge
areas. The Ngoorabul tribe consisted of clan groups. These groups would be related and
would come together on a regular basis to celebrate and to travel to the coast together
for marriage and other ceremonies. The Ngoorabul Elders knew their country extremely
well and would teach this information to the younger generation over time. Trees would be
marked and boundaries identified to mark their routes. Children were shown these on their
travels around their country. Lores were created for the survival of the tribe, being handed
down from one generation to the next. When not followed, punishment was dealt with by
the Elders or the Gaditcha (medicine) man. Evidence left behind are the only markers we
have left of this traditional life of the Ngoorabul people, as a lot of traditional knowledge
has been lost. Camp sites, art sites, burial grounds and ceremony areas have left markers
that gives us a glimpse of what life may have been like. (Kindly provided by Mrs. Karen
Potter, Glen Innes Aboriginal Lands Council with input from local Aboriginal Elders).
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Glen Innes Aboriginal Women’s Art project funded by Mosman Council Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 9
Settled History of the Glen Innes District
Earliest European explorers in the New England area missed the Glen Innes district with John
Oxley passing through the Walcha area on his way to Port Macquarie and Allan Cunningham
passing through the Western Slopes en route to the Darling Downs in 1827.
The earliest recorded European settlement occurred when James Hewitt, as manager, took up
“Boyd‘s Plains’ Station” (now “Stonehenge”) Station for Archibald Boyd in 1838. The party had
been guided from the south by the Beardies, Duval and Chandler. John Duval, an ex-convict, was
a stockman on’”Tilbuster Station” at Armidale and Chandler was a stockman on Guyra Station.
By 1840 most of the district had been occupied by the wave of “Squatters” moving north. The term
Squatter‘ was applied to early livestock owners who spread from the settled areas around Sydney
from the 1820s. They had no legal right to occupy land and were said to be “squatting”. After 1836
the occupiers were granted a licence, which was supervised by the first Land Commissioner,
George McDonald, who set up his quarters at the future site of Armidale.
The “Squatters” of Northern New England were predominantly Scots and their Presbyterian thrift
and conservatism set a tone for the district that still exists.
The village of Wellingrove became the administrative centre for the district when a Court of Petty
Sessions was set up there in 1846 following representation by the Magistrate George Polhill, the
owner of “Wellingrove Station”.
Meanwhile Archibald Mosman, after whom the Sydney suburb was named, proposed a site on
his station “Furracabad” as a township to be named Glen Innes after Major Archibald Innes, a
previous owner of the station. The township was surveyed by J. J. Galloway in 1851. This new
town, well sited and on the main road, grew as Wellingrove was bypassed and then dwindled.
In 1861 the Robertson Land Act provided for the purchase of small areas of land, with the
aim of providing closer settlement and cropping rather than the extensive pastoral enterprises
of the “squatters”. The owners of these smaller farms were known as “Selectors” as they
“selected” their sections. Due to a lack of access to markets for agricultural products, the new
Act did not lead to widespread subdivision until the district was revolutionised by the arrival
of the railway in 1884. The fertile valleys of Stonehenge, Furracabad and Reddestone were
then broken up into small farms growing maize, oats and vegetables. The less fertile areas
remained within the wool industry.
10 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021There was some interest in gold mining from the 1850‘s but the discovery of tin in 1872 at Vegetable Creek (later named Emmaville) led to a major growth in population. In the same year local government started when Glen Innes Municipal Council was elected with Thomas O‘Keefe as the first Mayor. The first Agricultural Show was held in 1870. The district experienced great growth after the arrival of the railway and in 1906 the previously unincorporated area outside the municipality became the Severn Shire with Morris Simpson as the first President. During World War I (1914-1918) over 1400 residents were involved in service. World War II (1939- 1945) also saw large numbers of men and women volunteer for service. In 2004 the Glen Innes Municipal and Severn Shire Councils were amalgamated to form the Glen Innes Severn Council. Deepwater Railway Station Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 11
Demographics – 2011
The following snapshot provides an overview of the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area
population profile according to the 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census. Please
note that ABS 2016 statistics were not available at the time of review and production of the
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POPULATION AGE
Glen Innes Severn is a diverse 18.1% - 0-14 years, and
community of 8,656 people – 4285 44.7% - 15-54 years, and
are male and 4,371 are female 15.2% - 55-64 years, and
according to the ABS 2011. 22% - 65 years and over.
Medium Age is 46 years compared
to Australia which is 37 years.
ANCESTRY LANGUAGE
Three most common ancestries are Three most common languages
Australian (34.1%), English (31.1%) spoken at home, other than English,
Scottish 9.4% and Irish (9.8%). A are German (0.1%), Dutch (0.2%),
total of 88.4% of the population were and Mandarin (0.1%).
born in Australia.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE MARTIAL STATUS
488 people (6.6% of the population) (persons aged 15 years and over)
identify themselves as being of 48.7% of the population is married;
indigenous origin. This is compared 28.6% have never married,14.1%
to the national average of 2.5%. are separated or divorced, and 8.5%
are widowed.
INCOME INTERNET CONNECTION
Median weekly income for people Out of the 3,627 dwellings - 34%
aged 15 years and over is $395, have no Internet connection. Of the
compared with $577 in Australia. 66% with Internet connection - 6%
are dial-up connections.
12 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021FAMILY LIFE HOUSING
32.8% of the households comprise 44.8% of occupied private dwellings
family couples with children, 48.8% were fully owned, 25.5% were being
were families without children, purchased, and 24.4% were rented.
16.6% were one parent families and Fully owned dwellings for the nation
1.8% were other families. is at 32.1%.
RELIGION
Anglican 35.5 %, Catholic 21.8%,
Uniting Church 7.1%, Presbyterian
and Reformed 4.9% and no
religion 14%.
Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 13What is Important to Us?
The results of the community art forum indicated that the people of Glen Innes Severn integrate
their art and culture into their lives through festivals, art galleries, contributing to public artworks,
being involved in live theatre productions as well as participating in individual and team sports,
local committees and art groups. However, they would like to further strengthen the art and
cultural activities available in the Local Government Area.
Cultural significant and valued assets that are important to the community are the heritage
buildings and homes, the central parks and gardens, sporting grounds, the National Parks
and Lookouts and the friendly, welcoming community spirit within the Glen Innes Severn Local
Government Area.
To value and preserve the information and feedback received through previous community
consultations, past statements and sentiments have been included with the latest findings and
community feedback:
yy Diversity and range of organisations;
yy Multitude of options: visual arts, craft, theatre, movies, writer’s groups, great library,
art/craft galleries;
yy Volunteering (committees, opening Art Galleries);
yy Events and Festivals, the Glen Innes Show;
yy Cultural Heritage – our history;
yy Historical buildings;
yy Arts North West representation in town;
yy Culture is who we are, what we do, what we value and what collectively and individually
identifies us – it’s our heritage, and our contemporary practice;
yy Culture is the way you live, your beliefs, and your history;
yy Culture is community values, history, art/recreational opportunity, education and libraries;
yy Culture defines who we are and what is important to us;
yy Culture is defined by our beliefs, customs and ideas. This includes but is not limited to
religion, music, dance, and food. Our “thoughts” as a community about the behaviour that
is acceptable or unacceptable;
yy Enhancing the way we live;
yy Culture is different group that make up your community, their backgrounds and ways of life;
yy Culture is community life and ideals;
yy Culture is the community foundation that provides a basis for a lifestyle;
14 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021yy Culture is the underlying spirit of the community [that is] reinforced by activities, sports,
arts, crafts and communication, sense of community and self. The activity of our towns and
the look of our heritage and history and how it fits in our community;
yy Culture is the aspects or characteristics of the people that reflect the community;
yy Culture is the way people live [that] involves beliefs, values, traditions, encompasses all
aspects of life;
yy Culture is a way of life;
yy Culture to me is retaining that which has worked to service people, buildings etc in the past
and retain and preserve what is worthwhile as we advance to (hopefully) a better future;
yy Culture is that which makes us who and what we are as individuals and communities;
yy Background, origin, customs, and traditions that individuals or groups relate to and
includes: dress, language, art, sport, community groups and communication;
yy Culture is the beliefs and actions that influence our daily lives;
yy Culture is the effect of the things we do on our lives;
yy Community values, beliefs, and what is important to a community group;
yy Being normal – life as you see it. Everything is really culture;
yy Culture is the essence of a society – it provides history, morals, law, and the
future of a society. It helps keep humans living in a structured environment,
use of land environment;
yy Culture is the make-up of the community - socially, economically etc;
yy The activities/lifestyle of homogenous society. Culture is where we come from,
our forebears, history and work ethic, a certain standard that this district is known for.
Other specific cultural aspects of importance were
highlighted in the Community Surveys:
yy Heritage buildings;
yy History House;
yy Chapel Theatre;
yy Library Learning Centre;
yy Art Gallery;
yy Parks and open spaces;
yy The local talent in the community;
yy Rural aspect to our town is very distinctive
giving Glen Innes a great country feel.
Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 15What Have We Got?
Our Cultural Assets – Places/Activities
yy Green environment – parks and open spaces, National Parks;
yy Sport and leisure activities across town and villages;
yy Heritage buildings and homes;
yy Australian Standing Stones and monument;
yy Glen Industries (Sheltered Workshop) Community Gardens;
yy Glen Industries (Sheltered Workshop) Recycling Centre;
yy Stonehenge Reserve and Balancing Rock;
yy Low density housing;
yy Chill N Glen Festival;
yy Reddestone Creek (Famous for fossicking for Reddestone Blue Sapphires);
yy Gourmet Festival;
yy Solar Windfarms (Sapphire, White Rocks, Glen Innes);
yy New England Wine Show;
yy Boorabee and The Willows Indigenous Protected Area;
yy Historical Mining Villages and Ottery Mines;
yy Old Grafton / Glen Innes Road (listed 15th off road soft adventure route in Australia);
yy Small boutique shops, eateries and hotels (also in Deepwater and Emmaville);
yy Emmaville Mining Museum;
yy Emmaville Memorial Hall;
yy Glencoe Community Building;
yy Deepwater School of Arts;
yy Glen Elgin Community Building;
yy Historical Lookouts (Tommy’s Rock, Raspberry, Heffernan).
16 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021What Have We Got?
Our Cultural Assets – Places/Activities
yy Pinkett Hall;
yy Wellingrove Hall;
yy Wytaliba Community Centre;
yy ANZAC Park Memorial;
yy Red Range Community Hall;
yy Dundee Community Building
and sports ground;
yy Chapel Theatre (including drama, movies
and music entertainment;
yy Glen Innes Town Hall (Association with
the Ancient Order of Forester – Elks Heads);
yy Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Convent;
yy History House Museum;
yy Library Learning Centre and village libraries
(Emmaville, Deepwater, Glencoe);
yy Glen Innes Art Gallery;
yy Yuinart Studio (Aboriginal and Commercial
Art Gallery);
yy Race Courses (Glen Innes and Deepwater);
yy Tourism – Visitor Information Centre;
yy Education – TAFE, UNE and local schools;
yy Motels, Hotels, Clubs and Restaurants;
yy Community Services activities;
yy Heritage Showgrounds;
yy Glen Innes and village cemeteries
(Historical graves);
yy Cobb & Co. Trails.
Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 17Our Cultural Assets
Events/Activities
yy Australia Day;
yy Pinkett Reserve Camp Draft;
yy Glen Elgin Sports Camp Draft;
yy Celtic Festival;
yy Glen on Wheels;
yy Minerama;
yy Deepwater Scarecrow Festival;
yy Emmaville Sheep Races;
yy Seniors Week;
yy Youth Week;
yy Harmony Day;
yy Family Fun Day;
yy Dundee Dog Trials;
yy Gem Fest;
yy Grafton to Inverell Cycle Race;
yy Glen Innes Show;
yy Summer Solstice;
yy Winter Solstice;
yy Art Gallery Exhibitions;
yy Guest speakers and invited author at
the Library Learning Centre;
yy Sports events;
yy Swimming Carnivals;
yy National Sheepdog Trails;
yy Show Jumping Competitions.
18 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021Our Cultural Assets Community Groups and Clubs yy Musicians Guild; yy Probus Club x2; yy Church Groups; yy Quota; yy Lions Club; yy View Club; yy Lionesses; yy Red Cross; yy Rotary International; yy Country Women’s Society; yy Glen Innes Tourist Association; yy Local Aboriginal Lands Council; yy Showground Trust; yy Arts North West; yy Show Society; yy Historical Society; yy Royal Lifesaving; yy Arts Council; yy Glen Innes Hospital Auxiliary Guild; yy Toastmasters; yy Youth Council; yy 2CBD Radio; yy Scouts Association; yy Glen Innes Pottery Club; yy Friends of the Library; yy Community Committees of Council; yy Services Club; yy Westpac Rescue; yy Performing Art Society; yy RSPCA; yy Golf Club; yy Business in Glen (BIG). Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 19
Glen Innes Severn Community Art
Forum Outcomes
A Community Art Forum was facilitated by Arts North West. Sixteen participants from local arts
organisations, groups and individuals who were involved or interested in the arts in Glen Innes
Severn discussed how we can work together to strengthen arts and cultural activities in our region.
An online survey was also conducted and contributed to the following outcomes.
What We Value In Art And Culture?
yy Diversity and range of organisations;
yy Volunteers;
yy Events and Festivals;
yy Cultural Heritage.
What Can We Improve?
In consultation with the Glen Innes Severn community, the following improvement were noted:
yy Professional Development;
yy More young people involvement;
yy Succession Planning;
yy Lack of funding;
yy Lack of knowledge of heritage;
yy No TAFE course (for particular disciplines);
yy Cost of renting suitable facilities;
yy Lack of art therapy within community for improved health.
Detail, Stephanie McIntosh textile, 2016
20 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021How would you like our community to be in five (5) years?
People
yy Focus on youth.
Communication/Networking
yy Better cohesion with arts groups and individuals;
yy Coordinator / facilitator of Arts and Cultural organisations;
yy A cultural shift within Council to recognise importance of Arts within society;
yy A Cultural Advocate within Council;
yy Branding of region not just Celtic and promotion of natural cultural landmarks.
Infrastructure
yy A Creative Hub – main street shop which is a drop-in Centre, ANW office and late night
cultural venue;
yy Visual public artwork which will increase community understanding of public art.
Events
yy Council welcomes contemporary and innovative artists to visit and present their art in Glen
Innes, making it an art friendly destination.
What Factors Are Inhibiting Our Progress?
yy Lack of funding;
yy Lack of effective promotion;
yy Lack of quality arts education in primary schools;
yy The broader community does not understand the value of art;
yy Isolation of Glen Innes geographically and from cultural activity;
yy Lack of engagement from community in events and festivals; and
yy Apathy and burnout in active arts stakeholders.
Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 21Strategic Priorities
The Strategic Priorities below have been developed as a result of the community consultations as
part of the revised Community Strategic Plan 2017 - 2027.
1. Community Services (CS)
Create a growing community with optimal access to community services and facilities.
yy Foster youth participation in cultural volunteering activities and in ways that enhance the
cultural fabric through the generations.
2. Economic Development (ED)
Facilitate a growing local economy by continuing to support an attractive business climate.
yy Support and facilitate funding submissions for cultural activities, events and infrastructure.
3. Infrastructure Management (IM)
As a priority, provide adequate infrastructure and facilities for existing and future population.
yy Recognise that the population is ageing and therefore, services need to be in close proximity.
4. Environment and Heritage (EH)
Manage the natural values of our local area and conserve our heritage to ensure that it is enjoyed
by the community, visitors and future generations.
yy Preserve and build on existing cultural assets.
5. Council sustainability, transparency and communication (STC)
Continue to be a sustainable and independent council, and foster transparency through clear
communication with both internal and external customers.
yy Effective communication and publicity of events, groups and activities.
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Delivery Action Performance Measures Implementation Responsibility
Program
CS 1.2 Attract the population segment looking for a lifestyle change
(branding for tree changers).
CS 1.2.1 Assist the Glen Innes Council’s MLLC assists 2017-2021 Manager Library &
Art Gallery Committee the Glen Innes Art Learning Centre
so that they can have Gallery Committee to
access to a larger develop clear strategies
gallery/exhibition space and actions prior to
in time. June 2018, enabling
them to apply for grant
funding opportunities
to potentially acquire a
larger space.
CS 1.2.4 Provide an annual Five (5) major Public Art 2017-2021 Director
Public Art allocation in Projects are completed Development
the Operational Plan by 30 June 2021 at Planning &
to promote public art in locations identified in Regulatory
the LGA and encourage consultation with local Services
participation by local arts community.
artists.
CS 1.2.6 Investigate and develop A shared pathway 2017-2021 Director
walking and cycling route is determined Infrastructure
tracks in and around with community input, Services
Glen Innes. budget allocation are
made annually and fully
expended each year.
CS 1.2.7 Engage the community The number of Library 2017-2020 Manager Library &
by delivering on the members increases Learning Centre
actions within the Glen each year and when a
Innes Severn Library satisfaction survey is
Centre Marketing Plan. completed, the overall
satisfaction rates are
greater than 75%.
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Delivery Action Performance Measures Implementation Responsibility
Program
CS 3.3 Advocate for and continue to develop a network of youth facilities across the
community.
CS 3.3.1 Work with young people There are increased 2017-2021 Manager
and Council’s Youth numbers of proactive Community
Worker to develop a youth engaging in positive Services
program and ideas to learning and safe fun
address youth needs and activities across the LGA
issues in the LGA. by 2021.
CS 3.5 Advocate for the extension and improvement of Children and Family Services,
including early intervention programs and coordination between Council, school run
services and parenting programs.
CS 3.5.2 Hold a free annual Family A Family Picnic Day is held 2017-2021 Manager
Picnic Day which delivers annually, is accessible Community
a fay of fun, education, and free to the whole Services.
food, information, community and promotes
inclusion, equality positive interaction and
and healthy activities learning and gives an
through collaborative opportunity for feedback
partnerships – to promote on gaps or concerns
family participation and around children and family
social interaction to all services in the community.
community members.
24 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021Strategic Priorities
Delivery Action Performance Measures Implementation Responsibility
Program
CS 6.1 Promote community events, including family orientated entertainment, culture and
arts.
CS 6.1.1 Promote family oriented Youth and children 2017-2020 Manager
and youth activities through attendance figures Library &
the Glen Innes Severn increase by 5% year on Learning
Library Centre Marketing year from 2016/17 figures. Centre
Plan action plan. Community feedback
received from service
satisfaction surveys is
greater than 80%.
CS 6.1.2 Support lobbying for The local radio station 2017-2021 Mayor
assistance (grants) for attracts grant funding to
local radio transmitter improve its transmitter
improvements for the service by 2021.
LGA including Glen Innes,
Emmaville and Deepwater.
CS 8.1 Encourage the community to be more physically active.
CS 8.1.1 Encourage local gym Council collaborates with 2017-2021 Director
/ fitness providers to local gyms and fitness Corporate &
promote better health / providers to promote and Community
fitness initiatives. distribute information about Services.
health and fitness initiatives
to the community on an
annual basis.
CS 8.1.2 Expand the existing An outdoor exercise station 2019-2020 Manager
exercise equipment in is provided in Veness Park Recreation &
Council’s central parks. prior to 30 June 2020. Open Spaces.
CS 8.1.3 Upgrade Mellings Park to An outdoor exercise station 2018-2019 Manager
include new exercise and and children’s playground Recreation &
playground equipment. equipment are installed in Open Spaces.
Mellings Park prior to 30
June 2019.
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Delivery Action Performance Measures Implementation Responsibility
Program
EH 3.2 Advocate for the development of a rail trail to promote pedestrian and cycle
connectivity.
EH 3.2.1 Engage with the community A local community sunset 2017-2019 Manager
and the New Rail Trail committee is formed to Technical
Group (Guyra) to undertake undertake a feasibility and Services
a review of the feasibility, economic benefit analysis
cost and economic benefit of the development of a rail
to develop a rail trail the trail in the LGA, with a report
LGA. to Council being presented
no later than 28 February
2019.
EH 3.2.2 Consider adopting a staged Council adopts a staged 2019-2020 Manager
implementation of the implementation policy Technical
rail trail subject to grant for the development of Services
funding; Stage One (1) rail trail within the LGA, if
being Glen Innes to Ben the feasibility study and
Lomond and Stage Two (2) economic benefit analysis
Glen Innes to Deepwater. for this project are positive.
EH 3.2.3 Engage with State The necessary grant funding 2019-2020 Manager
Government Agencies is obtained to implement Technical
and Destination NSW for Stage One (1) (Glen Innes Services
securing the necessary to Ben Lomond) of the rail
grant funding to implement trail option by 30 June 2010.
the proposed rail trail.
26 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021Strategic Priorities
Delivery Action Performance Measures Implementation Responsibility
Program
EH 5 Further pursue the creation of innovative public art attractions and the establishment
of an artistic culture and ambiance within Glen Innes.
EH 5.1.1 Continue membership and Council is still a contributing 2017-2021 Director
support of Arts North West. member of Arts North West Corporate &
in 2021. Community
Services.
EH 5.1.2 Provide an annual monetary An annual budget allocation 2017-2021 Director
provisions for public art of $50,000 is provided in the Development,
projects. Operational Plans for public Planning &
art projects. Regulatory
Services.
EH 5.1.3 Develop a plan in A minimum of five (5) 2017-2018 Director
collaboration with the arts suitable locations for Development,
community for the location of future public art works are Planning &
future public art works within identified with the input from Regulatory
the LGA. the arts community by the Services.
31 December 2017.
Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 27References
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28 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021Other Council’s Cultural Plans used for inspiration and examples: Glen Innes Severn Council Cultural Plan 2010 – 2014 Auburn City Council 2007 - 2017 Lithgow City Council Cultural Plan 2008 – 2013 Lane Cove Council Cultural Plan 2016 – 2026 Queanbeyan City Council 2011 – 2013 Tamworth City Council 2010 – 2015 Woollahra Municipal Council Social & Cultural Plan 2013 - 2023 Cultural Plan 2017 - 2021 29
Glen Innes Severn Council acknowledges and thanks Arts North West
for facilitating the community art forum.
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