Process looks at town’s future

LINTON’S community planning project is underway with a survey distributed to locals during last weekend’s Town Wide Garage Sale.

As part of this engagement period, community coordinators are aiming to get a sense of what residents’ priorities are for the town in the coming years.

“The Linton community planning process began on 3 October with an inception meeting with external mentors Non Profit Training,” said Golden Plains Shire acting director community, planning and growth Emma Wheatland.

“NPT’s role will be to guide and support the Linton community through the planning and engagement phase of the program.

“The Linton Progress Association, Linton Men’s Shed, historical society, and the sports and recreation facilities all have groups coming together to contribute to the development of plan and key priorities for Linton over the next four years.

“Community coordinators, project champions and volunteers will then help deliver projects, initiatives, activities and advocacy that improve the liveability and quality of life for their residents.

“Upon completion of the plan, council further supports communities by providing a community planning seed funding program, with funds up to $10,000 per town available to assist the implementation of priority projects.”

Ms Wheatland said the backing could help the Linton community capture further State and Federal government grants, philanthropic donations, or lead to fundraising initiatives.

Community planning for Teesdale, Inverleigh, Shelford, Dereel, Batesford, and the Maude, She Oaks and Steigltiz area took place last year, and the documents are being implemented.

Alongside Linton, the Mannibadar, Meredith, Bannockburn, Garibaldi, and Cape Clear, Illabarook, and Rokewood Junction areas are developing their four-year community plans within the next six months.