Events Strategy
Develop and implement the Noosa Council Events Strategy, Processes and Procedures, including sponsorship assessment of tourism events.
Quarterly updates
Q3 · On Track
Events Strategy: Initial workshop with Councillors undertaken to set scene and gauge appetite for change. Reference group reconvened and working closely on Strategy, Matrix and Policy. First draft scheduled for review with Councillors in early Q4. Events Funding: Council endorsed funding of 15 events as recommended by Council Officers. As still in transition year, exact funding amounts not publicly released. This is anticipated to change when events have fully transitioned to Noosa Council.
Q2 · On Track
Events Funding EOI: Completed in Q2 via contestable process. 15 applications were received and evaluated. A report will be brought to Council in February 2026. Events Strategy: Underway – Councillor workshop scheduled for March.
Q1 · Minor Disruption
An external contractor was appointed in Q1 to drive plan delivery. Initial criteria, matrix, and guidelines have been developed; however, due to the focus on DMP delivery, additional resources have been required to engage internal reference group members and maintain project momentum.
Q4 is not due yet.
Where this sits
Initiative 4.2.1 is from the 2025–26 operational plan and works towards Future Objective 4.2: Destination Management Plan.
Latest status: January to March 2026 · On Track