Operating Context - existing strategies and policies
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The actions of the Business Activation Plan are supported by regional and local priorities. The following guiding frameworks informed the development of this Plan.
STATE
Common themes across these plans include: • The role of Lismore as an important regional city, and significant opportunities as the Northern Rivers is a NSW Growth Centre
NSW Government North Coast Regional Plan 2036 NSW Government and Councils Northern Rivers Regional Economic Development Strategy 2018-2021 Lismore Regional City Action Plan - draft 2021 NSW Government 20-Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW - 2021 refresh
• Village lifestyle as a priority and key asset across the local area • Recognised need to support improved connections and revitalisation within town centres • Recognised need to leverage tourism, culture, sport and links to the region’s agri-economy • A reputation linked to sustainability and innovation
LOCAL LCC Community Stretgic Plan 2017-2027 LCC Local Strategic Planning Statement - draft 2020-2040 LCC Economic Development Strategy 2019-2024 LCC Lismore Business Promotion Program 2016-18 LCC Shaping the Lismore CBD Report 2019 NNIC Sustainable Nimbin Community Plan 2016-2021
• The role of all tiers of government in providing support for business success and economic development opportunities.
BUSINESS ACTIVATION PLAN
Revitalising and promoting Lismore and Nimbin town centres
Image 3: State and Local Plans and reports informing the Business Activation Plan