"I am a progressive leader, positively influencing the organisations that I have worked with and led. I am driven by practical and solution focused results in relation to metropolitan, peri-urban and regional (small and large) scale planning and development - working with all stakeholders to achieve great outcomes."
About Council and Planning Solutions
Introducing Council and Planning Solutions (CPS), an expert advisory service dedicated to enhancing council strategies, management practices, and town planning initiatives.
As a results-oriented consultancy, CPS brings over three decades of experience in local government management and leadership and boasts extensive expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks and policy landscapes, ensuring your objectives are met effectively and efficiently.
CPS understands the dynamic interplay between client aspirations, stakeholder interests, and community needs. With a commitment to excellence, we balance these interests to deliver forward-thinking solutions that drive progress and foster sustainable outcomes and development.
Our comprehensive suite of services caters to clients from both the public and private sectors, offering tailored advisory support across a spectrum of organisational and planning-development domains. Whether you’re seeking strategic guidance, regulatory insights, or innovative planning solutions, CPS is your trusted partner for navigating the complexities of today’s urban landscapes and unlocking the full potential of your organisational strategies and planning initiatives.
Contact CPS today to realise organisational and project success and sustainable growth.
Council
Organisation
Management
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Strategy and policy:
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Formulation
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Stakeholder engagement (internal/external)
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Special Projects – project management and delivery.
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Community consultation
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Advice and processing
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Facilitation (public meetings)
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Customer service initiatives
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Discrete and success-based staff management solutions
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Change management and implementation.
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Unbiased organisational and management advice
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Leadership training
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Shared services consideration and feasibility
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Secondments – Senior/Executive role (short term)
Planning
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Development
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Planning and development application
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Process overview and guidance
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Site suitability advice
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Assessment advice
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Planning application preparation
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Planning assessment reports
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Representation at Council Assessment Panel meetings
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Council/ State Government interface and representation
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Land rezoning (code amendment)
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Advice
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Opportunity analysis
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Proposal facilitation
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Report preparation
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Advocacy and lobbying
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Council/ State Government interface and representation
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Community and public consultation
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Attendance and representation
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Open space, civic, sport and recreational planning and development opportunities.
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Other Council interface opportunities – Trees, Public Roads, land and animal management issues and other matters as relevant.
Meet the Principal, Henry Inat
With over three decades of extensive experience in council, planning, and development industries, Henry is a seasoned expert in his field. Holding qualifications in both Business Administration and Town Planning, along with being a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project.
As a highly skilled corporate leader, Henry is dedicated to fostering organisational excellence, engaging stakeholders effectively, and facilitating clear communication. With a passion for achieving outstanding organisational and planning and development outcomes, Henry’s career spans 30 years, including 20 years in senior executive roles within public administration, including 11 years as a CEO.
Now, Henry leverages his expertise to drive broader success in organizational, planning, and development realms. His leadership roles have honed his skills in corporate governance, financial management, risk and project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Partner with Henry Inat, CPS to unlock your organisation’s potential and achieve exceptional results in planning and development.
