STRATEGIC & COMMUNITY PLAN - BUSINESS SURVEY

The newly elected Council is required under the Local Government Act to review its strategic plan within 24 months of its election.

This survey has been prepared to gain information from businesses in the area. A similar survey is being used for the general community, including sporting groups and other organisations.

Council is also conducting workshops for various groups, including a specific workshop to be held in Carrieton. More information about these workshops is available via www.orroroo.sa.gov.au

Your assistance in completing this survey will be invaluable to the Council and we thank you for taking the time to complete it. The survey is to be completed by 11 September.

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* OPTIONAL RESPONSES

Name of the person completing this survey:

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* Name of the business:

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* Are you happy to be contacted regarding your survey responses, should the Council wish to seek further information from you?

Yes

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* If yes please provide us with your best contact details:

Postal address:

Phone number:

Email address:

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* REQUIRED RESPONSES

1. About your business:

1.1 Is your business a:

Small business

Medium sized business

Large business

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* 1.2 What industry is your business operating in:

Retail

Farming (tick where relevant)

Grain

Cattle

Sheep

Other

Agribusiness

Tourism

Manufacturing

Mining

Construction

Other

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* 1.3 How long have you been in business in the Council area?

1-3 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

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* Is your business a:

Family business

Corporate

Other

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* 1.4 What vision do you have for your business in the next 10 years?

Growth

Merger

Stabilise

Continue as is

Wind up

Other

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* 2. Your business needs

Mark these statements from 1 most important to your business to 18 least important.

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* Is there an important issue for your business not included? If so, comment below.

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* 3. Your Suggested Projects/Activities

What key projects/activities do you specifically seek from your Council.
Please comment:

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* THE CURRENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC/COMMUNTIY PLAN

The current plan has a specific focus on:

1.1. Prosperity:

Economic Growth, Sustainable Business and Innovation and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

Orroroo main street upgrade

Leveraging the unique history of the district through the tourism plan

Actively engaging with local industry and small business to support sustainability, new economic activity and job opportunities

Strengthening our identity and raising our profile through branding and advocacy

Prioritising infrastructure needs in transport, telecommunications, energy and water

Leveraging Council’s ownership of land to encourage and facilitate increased economic development

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* 1.2. Lifestyle:

Healthy, Safe, Well Serviced. Vibrant Communities and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

Maintain, develop and improve Council’s infrastructure to meet current and emerging needs

Strongly advocate with State and Federal governments to retain and improve essential health, childcare, education, telecommunications and transport services

Maintain and enhance productive relationships with progress and community associations across the district

Provide open space and recreation facilities that cater to the diverse needs of our community

Pursue opportunities to enhance community well being and social inclusion

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* 1.3. Leadership:

Advocacy, Financial Prudency, Responsible, Adaptive and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

Maintain honest, open and accountable communication

Demonstrate strong and proactive community leadership on important issues

Enhance relationships with community groups and continue to provide high standard community facilities

Strengthen our brand and identity and celebrate success

Invest in our workforce and leverage opportunities for greater efficiency

Continue to deliver and improve a high standard of customer service

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* 1.4. Landscape:

Healthy Environment, Sustainability, Best Practice and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

Decision making considers local climate and extreme weather events through approaches to trees, parks, pavements and energy

Support tourism development that sustains natural environmental systems

Design and invest in high quality camping sites and walking trails which are considerate and complementary to the natural landscape

Best practice in dog and cat management

Ensure development plans and strategies facilitate opportunities for sustainable development and residential amenity

Work with emergency services to prepare for disaster management and recovery

STRATEGIC & COMMUNITY PLAN - BUSINESS SURVEY

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* OPTIONAL RESPONSESName of the person completing this survey:

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* Name of the business:

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* Are you happy to be contacted regarding your survey responses, should the Council wish to seek further information from you?

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* If yes please provide us with your best contact details:

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* REQUIRED RESPONSES1. About your business:1.1 Is your business a:

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* 1.2 What industry is your business operating in:

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* 1.3 How long have you been in business in the Council area?

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* Is your business a:

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* 1.4 What vision do you have for your business in the next 10 years?

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* 2. Your business needsMark these statements from 1 most important to your business to 18 least important.

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* Is there an important issue for your business not included? If so, comment below.

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* 3. Your Suggested Projects/ActivitiesWhat key projects/activities do you specifically seek from your Council.Please comment:

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* THE CURRENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC/COMMUNTIY PLANThe current plan has a specific focus on:1.1. Prosperity: Economic Growth, Sustainable Business and Innovation and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list.

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* 1.2. Lifestyle: Healthy, Safe, Well Serviced. Vibrant Communities and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list.

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* 1.3. Leadership: Advocacy, Financial Prudency, Responsible, Adaptive and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list.

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* 1.4. Landscape: Healthy Environment, Sustainability, Best Practice and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list.

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* ANY OTHER COMMENTS:Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about?

* OPTIONAL RESPONSES

Name of the person completing this survey:

* REQUIRED RESPONSES

1. About your business:

1.1 Is your business a:

* 2. Your business needs

Mark these statements from 1 most important to your business to 18 least important.

* 3. Your Suggested Projects/Activities

What key projects/activities do you specifically seek from your Council.
Please comment:

* THE CURRENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC/COMMUNTIY PLAN

The current plan has a specific focus on:

1.1. Prosperity:

Economic Growth, Sustainable Business and Innovation and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

* 1.2. Lifestyle:

Healthy, Safe, Well Serviced. Vibrant Communities and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

* 1.3. Leadership:

Advocacy, Financial Prudency, Responsible, Adaptive and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

* 1.4. Landscape:

Healthy Environment, Sustainability, Best Practice and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list.

* ANY OTHER COMMENTS:

Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about?