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Last chance to have your say and help shape the 'Future of Wellington' submit your feedback by 31 August 2024
Community members have until 31 August to provide feedback on Future Wellington, a project guiding long-term planning through 2050. This initiative will shape key documents, including the Council Plan and Community Vision.
Community members have until 31 August to share their thoughts on the Future of Wellington. Launched in June this year, Future Wellington will guide the long-term planning and review of five essential documents that will steer council's direction and decision-making towards 2050. These documents include council's Community Vision, Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, 10 year Asset Plan and 10 year Financial Plan. The Future Wellington project will also revisit the current community vision "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities."
Community members can provide feedback on Future Wellington until 31 August. This project will shape key documents, including the Council Plan and Community Vision
Community input encouraged
Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ian Bye thanked the community for their input so far. "We have been really impressed with how our community has responded to Future Wellington. We've already received hundreds of survey responses, and we've spoken to hundreds more people at events all across our shire over the past six weeks."
"Anyone who is yet to take part should jump on board and participate. It's so important to have your say and help shape where you live! Engagement opportunities are open until the end of August, so time is really running out."
"I encourage our community to attend a workshop or fill out a simple survey online. Residents should also look out for their rates notice in their letterbox as there's a postcard enclosed to fill out. Don't miss this great opportunity to have a voice in decision making for your future". Cr Bye said.
How to participate
Survey
- Complete an online survey via Your Wellington Your Say at Wellington Shire Council website
In-person workshop - Coastal Communities and Surrounds
- Tuesday 13 August 2024, 1pm to 3pm
- Golden Paradise Beach Community Centre, Surf Edge Drive in Golden Beach
In-person workshop - Stratford, Briagolong and Surrounds
- Thursday 15 August 2024, 3pm to 5pm
- Stratford Library, 70 Tyers Street in Stratford
Gormandale Craft and Produce Market - Pop up
- Saturday 17 August 2024, 10am - 2pm
- Mechanics Hall, 45 Main Road in Gormandale
Online workshop
- Saturday 24 August 2024, 10am - 11am via Zoom
Postcard feedback
Fill out a Future Wellington postcard - a quick and easy way to share your ideas. Collection boxes are located in:
- Yarram
- Woodside
- Licola
- Coongulla
- Port Albert
- Golden Beach
- Seaspray
- Gormandale
- Loch Sport
- Tinamba
- Dargo
- Briagolong
- Maffra
- Heyfield
- Rosedale
- Stratford
- Longford
- Wurruk
- Sale
Exact locations are listed on the - Your Wellington Your Say online portal. Other engagement activities include pop-up events, a drawing competition, photo/video competition, or hosting a guided conversation with community groups. Engagement of Future Wellington will close on 31 August 2024. For more information, please contact council's Organisational Performance and Governance team on 1300 366 244 or email futurewellington@wellington.vic.gov.au.
Pictures from Wellington Shire Council website.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com

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