Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision

Council's Vision is: 

Sustainable and welcoming places and natural environments that create inclusive, happy and healthy connected communities.

Mission
Council's Mission (Enabling Principles) is:

• Motivate and inspire community involvement
• Provide transparency and accountability
• Use resources efficiently and effectively

Strategic Objectives
Council’s Strategic Objectives (Priorities) for 2021 - 2025 are:

1. People
We will:

• Prepare for emergencies and ensure community safety
• Support a vibrant community arts, culture and heritage environment
• Improve accessibility and inclusivity
• Promote health, wellbeing, engagement and connection
• Improve social outcomes
  
   

2. Place
We will:

• Sustain and enhance unique character of our communities
• Enhance the liveability and resilience of our communities
• Promote responsible development
  
   

3.Environment
We will:

• Continue being an environmentally progressive organisation
• Foster a climate change resilient community
• Encourage community care of biodiversity and natural values
• Improve waste management to reduce landfill and reduce harm to the environment
  
   

4. Economy
We will:

• Support our local businesses and help to strengthen key industries
• Invest in road infrastructure to improve connectivity for commerce and community
• Encourage and invest in assets and infrastructure for commerce and community

Council regularly updates the Council Plan, with the latest update adopted by Council in October 2021.