Objectives

The objective of LeadWest Ltd is to foster and undertake actions that will support sustainable growth and regional development of Melbourne's West.

Regard will be given to:

• Legislative requirements;

• Available resources;

• Existing initiatives and programmes;

• Economic, social and environmental values; and

• Respecting individual differences between communities.

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LeadWest's Functions 

LeadWest's functions are to build on the existing social, economic and environmental capacity of Melbourne's West (the region) and to plan and create a sustainable future for the wellbeing of the communities of the region. This will be achieved through:

• Leadership
  Providing leadership to the councils of the region through identifying issues and taking action in relation to those issues that are of key importance to the wellbeing of the region and its people.

 

• Planning
  The development of a Regional Development Strategy Plan setting out strategies, objectives and actions, that are:
  • updated annually; and
  • reviewed at a frequency and in a manner as shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
     
    
• Advocacy
  On behalf of Melbourne's Western Region, securing funding and influencing planning and policy decisions to facilitate the activities of the Company.
  
  

• Promoting and Marketing
  Stakeholders being well informed about regional issues and initiatives.
  
  

• Implementation
  Ensuring plans and projects in Melbourne's Western Region are implemented.
  
  
• Performance Measurement
  Setting and monitoring of Regional performance indicators, targets and measures.
  
  
• Research
  The promotion and commissioning of research into activities that underpin the objectives of the Company.
  
  
• Reporting
  Ensuring the development of plans, management and reporting to:
  • Members of the Company;
  • the Region and wider as appropriate.

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All actions undertaken by LeadWest will be underpinned by the values and principles of:

• Sustainability
  The community, economy, environment and councils of Melbourne's Western Region are interdependent and outcomes will be designed to foster sustainable relationships.
  
  

• Community engagement
  Melbourne's Western Region’s development and the community’s diversity of needs will be reflected through broad involvement in planning, delivering and evaluating outcomes.
  
  
• Integration
  Integration across a range of programmes and initiatives including social, economic, business, community and environmental will ensure that full capacity and aspirations of the region and its people drive LeadWest’s shared vision.
  
  
• Community well being and capability
  Outcomes will be sought that add to the overall wellbeing and capability of the regional Community.
  
  
• Communication
  Open communication underpins the Company as an imperative that will foster understanding, coordination, cooperation and alignment of purpose and outcomes.
  
  
• Leadership
  LeadWest will provide leadership to the Region at both organisational and political levels to ensure that regional development outcomes are delivered.
  
  
• Efficiencies
  LeadWest will ensure an efficient and effective approach to the utilisation of regional funds through avoidance of overlaps and duplication between existing bodies.
  
  
• Building partnerships
  A key driver of LeadWest is building relationships to enhance collaborative and coordinated regional planning that encourages innovative and efficient use of resources.
  
  
• Advocacy
  LeadWest will develop the capacity to deliver regional advocacy for Melbourne's West and marketing in addition to providing leadership and fostering integration and coordination.

If you would like to learn more about LeadWest and they work we do for Melbourne's West, please contact us.

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