Golden Plains Shire residents and visitors have an opportunity to review Council’s Community Vision 2040 to ensure we continue to work towards our community’s goals.
Between 2019 and 2020, community members shared their thoughts and aspirations to create the Golden Plains Shire Community Vision 2040. The Community Vision 2040 identifies four priority areas; Community, Liveability, Prosperity, and Sustainability to be focused upon for the next 20 years.
Community members are now invited to help review this important strategic document through an extensive community engagement process from Monday 15 January to Friday 29 March 2024.
Community engagement activities will include an online Have Your Say survey, meetings with key community groups, opportunities for residents and visitors to engage at local community events, including markets, and a Community Engagement Workshop available to attend in Bannockburn and Smythesdale.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said Council wanted to ensure the Community Vision 2040 continued to reflect community aspirations and goals.
When developing the Community Vision 2040 document throughout 2019 and 2020, community members told Council they envisioned enhanced social networks, increased spaces for young people and the aged and disability community, as well as upgraded civic amenities. There was also a focus on education, and the promotion and protection of sustainable practices were sought while greater employment, community events, and connectivity were also recommended,” Cr Cunningham said.
As our community evolves, we are now asking if the Community Vision 2040 still reflects their aspirations to ensure we’re still working towards the right goals. I really encourage people to share their thoughts and make a difference through the consultation process,” he said.
To learn more about how you can get involved and register for the Community Engagement Workshop available in Bannockburn and Smythesdale on Friday 22 March, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
Once the consultation is complete, Council will prepare a What We Heard report summarising the feedback provided by the community in mid-2024. Council will then prepare a draft updated Community Vision 2040 document which will be considered for endorsement by Council in September 2024. After November’s Council election, the document will then assist the newly elected Council in preparing the next Council Plan.