Horsham Rural City Council endorsed the Draft Council Plan 2021-2025 at its August Meeting on Monday night and it is now on public exhibition for community feedback along with the 10-year Financial Plan and Asset Plan.
The Draft Council Plan sets the municipality's priorities for the next four years and aligns with the themes of the Community Vision 2040: Sustainability, Liveability, Accessibility, Community plus an additional theme of Leadership.
The recently adopted Community Vision 2040 has been used to inform the Council Plan for 2021-2025, along with the accompanying Financial Plan and Asset Plan.
The Draft Council Plan has been developed in accordance with the Strategic Planning Principles of the Local Government Act 2020, and details strategies, initiatives and priorities for delivery over the next 4 years.,
Council's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan has been incorporated into the Draft Council Plan 2021-2025 and reflects the important role Council has in supporting the health and wellbeing of all people living in the municipality.
The Asset Plan and the Draft Financial Plan 2021/22 to 2030/31 document the financial resources needed for council to support the goals of the Community Vision and Council Plan.
Mayor Robyn Gulline encouraged all residents to share their views on the Draft Council Plan 2021-2025 and the Asset Plan and Financial Plan.
"During the Council election last year, we heard from residents that they wanted strong engagement and a clear understanding of Council's direction and commitments. This plan delivers this with the inclusion of some great ideas and valuable feedback on important priorities for the next four years that we heard through the Horsham Talks community engagements," Cr Gulline said.
"The Draft Council Plan 2021-2025 has been developed to align with the Themes of the Community Vision 2040 and has been informed by the community engagement as well as the experience combined with fresh ideas of the Councillor team.
"As a Council, we are proud to endorse the Draft Council Plan 2021-2025 and we look forward to hearing from our communities. The Council Plan is developed just once every four years and we encourage all residents to read the draft plan and share your feedback in a submission to Council."
HAVE YOUR SAY: Council Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and Asset Plan
