For immediate release.
Gilgandra Shire Council (GSC) is inviting our residents to complete its Community Insights Survey and join the conversation on the facilities and services provided on your behalf, to assist in planning our future over the next 10 years of the 2034 Community Strategic Plan.
The Community Strategic Plan is GSC's highest level plans and identifies the community's main priorities and vision for the Region, it is the blueprint that outlines the identified vision, priorities and actions to achieve under the guiding themes of Live, Enjoy, Grow, & Lead.
Your feedback will provide insight into the:
- Level of satisfaction of Gilgandra Region as a place to Live, Enjoy & Grow
- Level of satisfaction with Council's overall services and facilities
- Council's overall performance;
- Community priorities and focus areas that will directly inform the review of the 2034 Community Strategic Plan, ensuring the community's plan for our future stays relevant and targets priority areas.
Gilgandra Shire Mayor, Doug Batten encourages all community members to complete the survey and share their open and honest feedback on the facilities and services delivered on your behalf.
"Since the Gilgandra Region Community Strategic Plan was last reviewed there has been much progression and changed in our region following impacts of drought, floods and pandemic have left deep imprints on how we live our lives. Council has made significant progress across a broad range of projects, programs and services."
Adding,
"As your community leader, GSC is dedicated to making the Gilgandra Region a great place to Live, Enjoy, and Grow. The data gathered in the Community Insights Survey will directly inform our 2034 Community Strategic Plan, ensuring that the voices of our residents shape the next decade of growth and improvement for our region."
Integrated Planning and Reporting timeframe:
- Community Insight Survey open through to early February 2025
- Community Strategic Plan feedback and face-to-face community sessions early 2025
- Draft Community Strategic Plan developed
- Draft Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan, and Long-Term Financial Plan on public display May 2025
- Community Strategic Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan adopted by Council end of June 2025.
