Some of the world's greatest plans have been hatched in a yarn around the kitchen table.
That's just the kind of relaxed, friendly vibe Corangamite Shire Council is trying to capture at an upcoming series of brainstorming sessions.
After Mayor Kate Makin and CEO David Rae had a number of successful and informative pop-up sessions in April, councillors and staff are hitting the road for another series of "kitchen table" conversations in late June and July.
Sessions will be held in each of the Shire's 12 towns with a range of times to suit working and childcare hours.
Cr Makin invited residents to come and discuss their priorities and planning for our Shire.
"Your elected Councillors and the Council organisation work for you," Cr Makin said.
"These casual conversations are a way to find out what matters to our residents, what they need, and what they think we do well or could improve on.
"Come along and tell us your thoughts about what's happening in your local community."
"We want big picture ideas to help develop the next Council Plan and refresh the themes that residents raised in the 2040 Community Vision. You can always call your local Ward Councillor and contact Council by phone, email or social media."
Residents can sign up to be notified via email when more dates and locations are available by completing the form at tinyurl.com/CSC-ListeningPost
Where and when
Wednesday 26 June, 11.30-1.30 pm............... Johnstone Court Terang
Thursday 27 June, 6-8 pm................................ Alderwood Manor Cobden
Wednesday 3 July, 12-2 pm............................. Theatre Royal, Camperdown
Thursday 4 July, 10 am-12 pm......................... Beleaf Gardens 'n' Gifts, Lismore
Monday 8 July, 8.30-10.30 am......................... The Shed, Noorat
Wednesday 10 July, 4-6 pm............................. Elephant Bridge Hotel, Darlington
Thursday 11 July, 5-7 pm................................. Simpson Football Netball Club rooms
Wednesday 17 July, 4-6 pm............................. Port Campbell Arts Space
Thursday 18 July, 2-4 pm................................. Timboon Golf Club rooms
Tuesday 23 July, 4-6 pm.................................. Skipton Football Netball Club
Wednesday 24 July, 11 am-1 pm..................... Clean Cravings Eatery, Princetown
Thursday 25 July, 2-4 pm..................................Derrinallum Library
