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Northern Beaches 2040: Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Review

Our community's aspirations for the future of our region

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  • Endorsed by Council

    The Community Strategic Plan was endorsed by Council at it's meeting on Tuesday 17 June 2025.


    Read the Council meeting minutes 

Community Strategic Plan (CSP)

The Northern Beaches Community Strategic Plan 2040 (CSP) captures our community’s vision, aspirations and goals for the local area looking out to 2040. It identifies key environmental, social, economic, and civic priorities, as well as strategies to help us achieve them and measures to track our progress.

We all have a role to play in achieving the goals outlined in the CSP. Council's proposed response to the CSP, including capital projects, operational projects and the budget is outlined in the draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025/26.

Last revised in 2022, the CSP must be reviewed after an ordinary council election. In 2024-25 we undertook to refresh the vision, outcomes and goals so they continue to reflect your priorities and aspirations for the future.

Read the endorsed Community Strategic Plan (CSP) open in new window

Project Background

Legislative requirement

All councils in NSW are required by legislation to have a community strategic plan that identifies the main priorities and aspirations for the future of the local government area covering a period of at least 10 years. Following an ordinary election of council, the community strategic plan must be reviewed to ensure it continues to have a minimum 10 year outlook and reflects the aspiration of its community.

Previous reviews

The Northern Beaches’ Community Strategic Plan was developed in consultation with the community in 2018 (titled SHAPE 2028). Following the Local Government Elections in December 2021 a review of the CSP was undertaken in consultation with the community and other stakeholders. In June 2022, Council endorsed a revised Community Strategic Plan with a time horizon to 2040 and changes to the vision, outcomes and goals (titled Community Strategic Plan 2040).

Recent review

Local Government Elections were held in September 2024. A report called the State of Our Region 2021-2024 was endorsed by Council at its October 2024 meeting. This is a progress report on the implementation and effectiveness of the Community Strategic Plan and is available in the document library.

We've been working closely with our newly elected Councillors and, most importantly, with you, our community, to update the Community Strategic Plan.

  • From 16 October to 17 November 2024, we asked you to provide feedback on our current Community Strategic Plan (CSP) review. We also conducted focus groups in December 2024. We received over 190 online submissions, which we used to develop a revised plan for our community.
  • The revised CSP was presented to Council at the 15 April meeting and endorsed to be presented to the community for feedback.
  • We asked you to comment on our draft Community Strategic Plan 2040 from 17 April to 25 May 2025. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.
  • Your comments on the revised CSP were reported to the Council meeting in June 2025 and endorsed by Council.


Endorsed changes to the CSP

  • Focus on Transport

    Community feedback highlighted transport as a major and growing issue on the Northern Beaches. People want better options to ease traffic and reduce car use. This draft CSP responds with a stronger focus on 'Safe and efficient transport', including an enhanced focus on improving public transport, e-bike safety and infrastructure for electric vehicles.

  • Importance of Resilience

    Resilience is now included in all outcome areas, in line with the Northern Beaches Resilience Strategy. It’s seen as important not just for climate challenges, but for everyday community life. The draft CSP has also been updated to align with the Waste and Circular Economy and Economic Development strategies, which have been adopted since the CSP was last reviewed.

  • Recognising our Shared Responsibility

    Achieving our community goals takes shared effort from government, Council, community groups and residents. The draft CSP now shows who is responsible in each outcome area, instead of having a separate partnerships goal and a new 'what you can do' section has been added to support community action. Participation is now part of the updated ‘Good governance and participation’ outcome area.

  • Enhancing Transparency

    To enhance transparency, we have clearly outlined our key strategies that support each outcome area. These include more information about our work in each area and detailed actions. Measures have been updated to align at the goal level and refined where possible. Tracking progress at the goal level helps us to better track our progress.

Take a look at our other strategic documents

  • Delivery Program 2025-2029 & Budget 2025/26

    Our Delivery Program sets out the work we will undertake over the next 4 years to address community priorities and needs as outlined in our Community Strategic Plan (CSP).

    The Operational Plan is our budget for the financial year 2025/26.

    Find out more 

  • Resourcing Strategy

    The Resourcing Strategy ensures Council can effectively meet the community’s long-term needs by planning resources over a 10-year horizon.

    It provides stability and confidence in delivering Council’s commitments and consists of three key elements: People (Workforce Management Strategy), Assets (Asset Management Strategy & Plan) and Finances (Long-Term Financial Plan).

    Find out more 

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Oct - Nov 2024: Stage 1 - Open and listening

    We wanted to hear your aspirations for the Northern Beaches in 2040

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Dec 2024 - Mar 2025: Under review

    We reviewed the feedback and developed a revised Community Strategic Plan

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Apr 2025: Council meeting

    Your feedback and a revised Community Strategic Plan were presented at the Council meeting

  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    Apr - May 2025: Stage 2 - Open and listening

    We wanted to hear your thoughts on the revised Community Strategic Plan

  • Timeline item 5 - complete

    May - Jun 2025: Under review

    We reviewed the feedback you provided

  • Timeline item 6 - complete

    Jun 2025: Council meeting

    Your feedback was presented at the Council meeting and Council voted to adopt the Community Strategic Plan

  • Timeline item 7 - active

    Jul 2025: Implementation

    Adopted strategic documents will become effective

Frequently asked questions

  • How was the community involved in shaping this plan?
  • What are the main priorities or goals in the plan?
  • Who is responsible for delivering the goals and strategies in the plan?
  • How will progress be measured and reported over time?
  • What role can I or my organisation play in helping to achieve the Plan’s goals?

Frequently asked questions

  • How was the community involved in shaping this plan?

  • We invited the community to share their ideas through surveys, workshops, pop-up events, and online feedback. Thousands of people participated, helping shape the vision, priorities, and goals.

  • What are the main priorities or goals in the plan?

  • The plan focuses on what matters most - like protecting our natural environment, improving transport, supporting housing and local jobs, and creating connected, inclusive communities.

  • Who is responsible for delivering the goals and strategies in the plan?

  • While Council plays a key role, the plan is a whole-of-community effort. Government, local organisations, businesses, and residents all have a part to play.

  • How will progress be measured and reported over time?

  • The CSP includes measures used to monitor progress. Every 4 years a State of Our Region report is produced by Council to assess progress in the implementation and effectiveness of the CSP.

    View the The State of Our Region 2021-2024 here.

  • What role can I or my organisation play in helping to achieve the Plan’s goals?

  • We all contribute to making our community stronger. A section highlighting ‘what you can do’ has been added to each of the outcome areas.

View our Easy Read CSP

Download here

Links

  • Council Meeting 17 June 2025 - Minutes (item 9.1, p.10)
  • Council Meeting 17 June 2025 - Report (item 9.1, p.10)
  • Council Meeting 15 April 2024 - Minutes (Item 9.0, p.9)

Links

  • Council Meeting 17 June 2025 - Minutes (item 9.1, p.10)
  • Council Meeting 17 June 2025 - Report (item 9.1, p.10)
  • Council Meeting 15 April 2024 - Minutes (Item 9.0, p.9)
  • Council Meeting 15 April 2025 - Report (Item 9.0, p.10)

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Contact Information
Name Corporate Strategy Team
Phone 1300 434 434 (during business hours) or 131 450 (for translation services)
Email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Website www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
In writing

'Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Budget 2025', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655.

  • CSP, Delivery Program and Budget 2025

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