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Feedback wanted on draft Community Gardens Guidelines Latrobe City Council by 31 July 2023
The guidelines specify criteria, roles, and application process for community groups seeking to establish gardens on council-owned land, aiming to promote health, environmental education, and vibrant communities. Public feedback is encouraged.
Latrobe City Council endorsed the release of the Draft Community Gardens Guidelines for public consultation at the most recent council meeting. The Draft Community Gardens Guidelines outline how council will support and guide community groups wanting to establish community gardens within Latrobe City on council owned or managed land. The Draft Guidelines outline the criteria that must be met by community groups before being approved to establish a community garden within the municipality, and details roles and responsibilities and formalises the application process.
Community Gardens offer various benefits for community health and wellbeing. The Draft Guidelines establish criteria, roles, and application process, please provide feedback
Community-driven gardens
Council recognises that the most successful Community Gardens are driven by a strong and committed community group with assistance from land managers or partner organisations when required. Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Councillor Kellie O'Callaghan said community gardens grow food, improve our health, green our environments, develop core life skills and cultivate vibrant communities. "Community gardens provide multiple benefits for the health and wellbeing of a community including improved social connections, physical activity, healthy eating, environmental education and positive mental health outcomes."
"Establishing a successful community garden requires strong and sustained commitment from community members to undertake considerable planning, collaboration and engagement for a sustained length of time. Council recognises the value that community gardens provide and wants to ensure that planning for future Community Gardens ensures that they are sustainable, safe and broadly accessible to all. I encourage the community to help inform the guidelines by providing feedback via the Have your Say Latrobe engagement platform," said the Mayor.
The Draft Community Gardens Guidelines is open for public consultation until 31 July 2023. Community members can have their say by visiting Community Gardens Guidelines page.
Pictures from Kellie O'Callaghan Facebook page.
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