Borough re-evaluates community vision

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has announced a review of its vision for the community and is inviting feedback from local residents on their aspirations for the municipality.

The community vision, which is valid for 10 years, is used to guide the council’s decision-making and is intended to produce a consistent, long-term vision for the community that successive councils can work towards alongside the community to achieve.

The borough’s existing vision was adopted in 2021 and contains a central statement that positions the municipality as “a special and restorative place renowned for its distinctive coast, rich living heritage and vibrant culture” with a community that is “caring and welcoming”, deeply respectful of the Wadawurrung People, and that is “taking action to protect Country”.

This statement is supported by five core pillars. They are:

Enhancing health and wellbeing, which encourages an active and outdoor lifestyle and a community striving to nurture “the welfare of all”

Protecting Country and our natural environment, which notes the community’s desire to mitigate and adapt to the risks of climate change and preserve the borough’s ecosystems

Supporting business and community prosperity, highlighting the community’s aspiration for a “thriving local economy” that is “underpinned by high quality infrastructure and services”

Encouraging an inclusive and engaged community, expressing the desire for a “welcoming, connected and diverse community that is supported by informed and consultative leadership”, and Protecting and celebrating Wadawurrung and borough heritage, which calls for the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s “cultural and built history” to be “conserved and celebrated”.

The feedback gathered during the community consultation period will be used to determine if the current community vision still resonates with local residents.

A spokesperson said the borough is reviewing the community vision in accordance with the Local Government Act, which calls on councils to review the document, in alignment with its “deliberative engagement practices”, and adopt the vision “by 31 October in the year following a general election”.

For those wanting to provide feedback in person, the borough will host two drop-in sessions at Wirrng Wirrng (The Hub) on April 8 between 2pm and 3pm and 6pm and 7pm.

To find out more, fill in the online survey before May 2 or register for a drop-in session, head to queenscliffe.vic.gov.au