Driving measurable government impact
These case studies show how Future Together Group works with councils and regional bodies on transition, finance, policy and governance in mining and energy regions.
Lithgow City Council — Transition and Financial Sustainability
Comprehensive rating, financial sustainability and transition advisory for a coal-affected council managing industrial change.
Key focus areas
- • Rating structure and revenue review in the context of industrial transition
• Analysis of affordability, intergenerational equity and council resource consumption
• Review of quarrying, mining and energy-impacted road networks
• Development of transition policy framework and next steps for government
Note: FTG’s role covered project management, financial and rating advice, and transition policy framework development. The Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) report itself was authored by a separate consortium.
Cabonne Council — Rating Structure Review
Preliminary review of Cabonne Council’s rating structure in light of demographic and industrial change since the council’s formation.
- • Assessment of rating system suitability under contemporary conditions
• 20 recommendations spanning equity, governance and financial sustainability
• Demonstrated that the Lithgow methodology can be applied as a repeatable local government advisory service
Note: This work forms part of Cabonne’s broader financial and rating review process.
Association of Mining and Energy Related Councils NSW (MERC)
Executive and policy advisory for the peak body representing NSW councils affected by mining and power generation.
- • Strategy and positioning review covering value proposition, membership and policy roadmap
• Executive Officer and policy director mandate with banking and Public Officer authority
• Advocacy and submissions on royalties, benefit sharing, social impact criteria and local government revenues
• Coordination of a substantial policy agenda on post-mining land use and renewable energy impacts
Note: MERC executive support was a time-bound engagement that has now concluded, demonstrating institutional trust in a small advisory firm.