This is an opportunity for the community to provide feedback and share ideas on the services and initiatives that matter most to them, as well as help Council develop the Community Vision and associated key strategic documents; the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, the Asset Plan, and the Financial Plan.
Council's Chief Executive Officer, Will Jeremy, emphasised the importance of community input in this process.
"Your voice is crucial in guiding Council's decisions and ensuring that we address the needs and aspirations of our residents," he said.
"This is your chance to have a direct impact on the future of our Shire – if there was ever a time to engage with Council, this is it."
The survey covers all Council service areas, including customer service, capital works projects, open spaces, community consultation and more.
It also explores what residents love about the Shire and services they'd like to see continued, and what improvements they would like to see implemented by the Council from 2025 to 2029.
Mr Jeremy said feedback gathered is a starting point in helping inform Council's strategic priorities and resource allocation over the next four years.
"This is just the first step in what will be a six-month engagement project working alongside our community to identify your collective needs and aspirations," he said.
"Following the Council election in October, we will also be running a series of face-to-face pop-ups, Community Panel workshops and further online engagement opportunities.
"We are committed to creating a Council Plan that truly reflects the community's needs and values, while being mindful of our available resources.
"By completing this survey, you are helping us build a better, more responsive, and inclusive Shire."
The survey is available online via Engage Alpine, and printed copies can be picked up at our Customer Service Centre in Bright and libraries in Mount Beauty and Myrtleford.
The deadline for feedback is Sunday, 6 August 2024.
Additionally, residents can express their interest in joining the Community Panel, which will work hands-on in developing the Council Plan.
Ideally, the panel will be made up of up to 40 community members of different ages, genders, locations, interests and backgrounds in order to provide diverse representation of the local community.
Panel members will be required to attend several workshops between November 2024 and January 2025, with the aim of running sessions across various locations and timeslots to make them as accessible as possible to all members.
Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to the future of our Shire.
Complete the survey today and help us create a roadmap for a thriving, vibrant community.
Read more at: https://engage.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/council-plan-2025-29
