INCREASED collaboration between residents and council is at the heart of the Borough of Queenscliffe\u2019s bold new budget process.
\nLaunched last week, the Borough is one of the first local government areas in Victoria to introduce a whole-of-community approach in drafting its 2020\u201321 Budget.
\nCouncil is inviting the community to have its say on how council funds should be prioritised for new investment choices, services and products.
\n\u201cLearning exactly what our residents value is one of the most important parts of this project,\u201d Mayor Bob Merriman said.
\n\u201cThis innovation is just one way council is looking to engage even more closely with the community.\u201d
\nEveryone from permanent residents to seasonal visitors is encouraged to take part, as the Borough ramps up its community consultation.
\nThe Borough is even engaging local primary schools to gather the opinions of the next generation.
\n\u201cWe want to hear from all our residents, no matter their age, so we\u2019re hoping for as many detailed responses as possible,\u201d Queenscliffe CEO Martin Gill said.
\n\u201cAllowing the public greater visibility on how we put a budget together is also a very worthwhile take-away from this process.\u201d
\nSurvey participants will be given the opportunity to suggest increases or decreases to certain areas of the budget, while being asked what existing or future projects they are most interested in.
\nResults will be calculated and reported to council, who will then devise a way to best implement the community\u2019s recommendations into the final budget.
\nResidents can view more information on the Borough of Queenscliffe website or keep an eye out for a flyer in their letterbox.
\nResidents can take part at surveymonkey.com\/r\/BOQBudget or visit council\u2019s offices during business hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
INCREASED collaboration between residents and council is at the heart of the Borough of Queenscliffe\u2019s bold new budget process. Launched last week, the Borough is one of the first local government areas in Victoria to introduce a whole-of-community approach in drafting its 2020\u201321 Budget. Council is inviting the community to have its say on how […]<\/p>\n