Shelford Community Coordinators launched the Shelford Community Plan 2022-2026 (the Plan) on Sunday 8 October.
More than 35 people gathered at Shelford Recreation Reserve to hear about the Plan which identifies priority projects in Shelford over the next four years including: rejuvenating halls, improving playgrounds, advocating for safe roads, protecting the local environment and enhancing local infrastructure.
The Shelford Progress Association and community coordinators developed the Plan with mentor support from Non Profit Training through Council's Community Planning Program. The program included an engagement process designed to consult with the Shelford community to identify key priorities and actions.
The new community plan is a beacon for residents' engagement in the community and will now progress into the implementation phase to action priority projects. Council’s Community Planning Program supports the betterment of all residents, current and future, and all local residents can reach out to the Shelford Progress Association to get involved in projects.
To read the Shelford Community Plan 2022-2026, click here.
Towns which have recently completed Community Plans include Shelford, Dereel, Maude/She Oaks/Steiglitz, Inverleigh and Teesdale. In August 2023, Mannibadar, Cape Clear/Illabrook/Rokewood Junction, Linton, Meredith, Bannockburn and Garibaldi began their Community Planning process.
All towns in the recent round received up to $10,000 in Council's Community Planning Seed funding which is a specific funding stream available to communities undertaking the Community Planning Program.
This funding can assist the implementation of projects identified on the community plan actioned by residents and can also be used to leverage or source additional funding through State and Federal government, philanthropic organisations or provide funds to undertake further fundraising opportunities.
To discuss the Community Planning program and Community Coordinators, please contact Council’s Community Partnerships Officer on 5220 7111 or email [email protected]