Strategies

Aboriginal Engagement Framework

The City of Gosnells is committed to building strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities. Our Aboriginal Engagement Framework Shared Journey, guides this commitment by supporting inclusive, meaningful engagement and fostering partnerships built on mutual respect and shared responsibility.

The Framework outlines how the City will take practical, impactful steps to support reconciliation and collaboration between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

Strategic Community Plan

The City's updated Strategic Community Plan has been adopted by Council.

Background

At its Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 July 2023, the City of Gosnells adopted the Strategic Community Plan 2023 - 2033(PDF, 16MB), which contains the following vision for Gosnells:

‘We will celebrate our vibrant and diverse community, embrace our natural surroundings and drive the development of opportunities, to support a safe and sustainable City for future generations.’

The City completed the recommended four-year review of the Strategic Community Plan in 2023 and developed a progress report demonstrating some of the key achievements since the Plan was reviewed in 2021.

The new Plan also includes a report on the community consultation that took place during the review.

A Two Year Minor Review of the Strategic Community Plan(PDF, 852KB) was endorsed by Council on 26 August 2025 .

Corporate Business Plan

The Corporate Business Plan is a four year plan that is reviewed annually and details the specific actions that the City will deliver to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Community Plan.

The City's current Corporate Business Plan 2025 - 2029(PDF, 11MB) was adopted by Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 August 2025.

Integrated Planning and Reporting

Integrated Planning and Reporting is the framework used by local governments to ensure they plan for the future and report on the progress of those plans, in keeping with relevant legislation. This includes the Strategic Community Plan and the Corporate Business Plan, which guide a number of supporting plans and strategies.

More information, including the quarterly report on Strategic Projects, can be found in the Integrated Planning and Reporting Dashboard. This dashboard is can be viewed on mobile devices but is best enjoyed on a desktop computer. Click this link to open a new page and view the dashboard in full screen.