Loddon Shire community visioning for the future
Published on 17 August 2020
Loddon Shire Council is calling on residents to participate in developing the 2030 Community Vision. The development of the Community Vision is part of the Loddon Project which will prepare a new Community Engagement Policy, Community Vision and Council Plan for Loddon Shire Council.
Loddon Shire Council Mayor, Cr Cheryl McKinnon said, “We want to hear from as many residents as possible to develop a Community Vision that is representative of the community’s views, aspirations and goals.”
The Loddon Project is part of Council’s work to meet the requirements of the Integrated Strategic Planning Framework under the new Local Government Act 2020. The Community Vision will articulate the aspirations of the community for the next 10 years.
“We understand that community engagement looks a bit different under the current COVID 19 Stage 3 restrictions, but we are committed to using different techniques to ensure people are able to have their say.” Cr McKinnon said.
You can provide your input by:
- completing the online survey
- filling out one of the brochure/worksheets located at various locations across the Shire area
- taking part in random phone sampling if you receive a call
- registering your interest in joining The Loddon Project Community Reference Group by completing an Expression of Interest form.
The Community Reference Group is a new initiative of Council’s and is being developed to enhance communications between Council and the community and facilitate deliberative engagement.
The Community Reference Group is advisory reference committee that will consider information gathered from engagement activities, briefings from Council and other sector information. The group will be representative of our population and work together to provide input to Councillors about strategic planning documents and projects. Numbers are limited to 20 community members, with no more than 4 residing in one ward.
If you would like to express your interest in joining the Community Reference Group you can read the Terms of Reference and download the form at https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Community-Engagement/The-Loddon-Project
You can be involved and stay up to date with The Loddon Project by: