Glen Eira Council and Community Plan 2017-2021 including the Annual Budget 2017-2018

This consultation has concluded.

Final outcome
Between 2016/17 we sought your feedback on developing Glen Eira's Council and Community Plan 2017-2021 (the Plan).

Thank you for your contribution and sharing your thoughts on the vision for the City of Glen Eira for the next four years.

The final Plan was adopted by Council on 27 June 2017. You can view the Glen Eira Council and Community Plan 2017–2021 here.

The Plan is structured around five key priority areas that will drive Council activities over the next four years.

We will strive for a City that is:

  • Liveable and well designed
  • Accessible and well connected
  • Safe, healthy and inclusive
  • Clean and sustainable
  • Informed and engaged.

The Strategic Resource Plan 2017-18 to 2026-27 forms part of the Council and Community Plan. It is a rolling 10 year plan that outlines the financial and non-financial resources that Council requires to achieve the strategic objectives described in the Council and Community Plan. You can view the Strategic Resource Plan here.


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Second phase of consultation - completed on 1 June 2017
In 2016, we asked your thoughts on the areas Council should focus on and work towards for the next four years. The ideas of over 650 people were collected and put together into five key themes. We would now like to introduce you to these themes in our new draft Council and Community Plan 2017-2021.

Between 3 May and 1 June Council will be seeking your views on these themes and the wider Council and Community Plan.

We are also seeking your views on the Annual Budget 2017-2018 and the Strategic Resource Plan 2017-2018 to 2026-2027 which outline Council's funding priorities in the short and long term.

How to have your say

FOR THE GLEN EIRA DRAFT COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY PLAN

Download a copy of the draft Plan here and join the discussion via the forum space below.


FOR THE DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET AND STRATEGIC RESOURCE PLAN

Download a copy of the draft Budget here and a copy of the draft Strategic Resource Plan here.

If you would to send us your feedback in a written submission, you can upload it here, email it to us by sending it to mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au or by post to Glen Eira City Council, PO Box 42, Caulfield South 3162 (addressed to the Chief Financial Officer).

For further information, go to www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/budget

Submissions received to the proposed Budget and Council and Community Plan will be heard by Council at an Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 13 June.

Final outcome
Between 2016/17 we sought your feedback on developing Glen Eira's Council and Community Plan 2017-2021 (the Plan).

Thank you for your contribution and sharing your thoughts on the vision for the City of Glen Eira for the next four years.

The final Plan was adopted by Council on 27 June 2017. You can view the Glen Eira Council and Community Plan 2017–2021 here.

The Plan is structured around five key priority areas that will drive Council activities over the next four years.

We will strive for a City that is:

  • Liveable and well designed
  • Accessible and well connected
  • Safe, healthy and inclusive
  • Clean and sustainable
  • Informed and engaged.

The Strategic Resource Plan 2017-18 to 2026-27 forms part of the Council and Community Plan. It is a rolling 10 year plan that outlines the financial and non-financial resources that Council requires to achieve the strategic objectives described in the Council and Community Plan. You can view the Strategic Resource Plan here.


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Second phase of consultation - completed on 1 June 2017
In 2016, we asked your thoughts on the areas Council should focus on and work towards for the next four years. The ideas of over 650 people were collected and put together into five key themes. We would now like to introduce you to these themes in our new draft Council and Community Plan 2017-2021.

Between 3 May and 1 June Council will be seeking your views on these themes and the wider Council and Community Plan.

We are also seeking your views on the Annual Budget 2017-2018 and the Strategic Resource Plan 2017-2018 to 2026-2027 which outline Council's funding priorities in the short and long term.

How to have your say

FOR THE GLEN EIRA DRAFT COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY PLAN

Download a copy of the draft Plan here and join the discussion via the forum space below.


FOR THE DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET AND STRATEGIC RESOURCE PLAN

Download a copy of the draft Budget here and a copy of the draft Strategic Resource Plan here.

If you would to send us your feedback in a written submission, you can upload it here, email it to us by sending it to mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au or by post to Glen Eira City Council, PO Box 42, Caulfield South 3162 (addressed to the Chief Financial Officer).

For further information, go to www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/budget

Submissions received to the proposed Budget and Council and Community Plan will be heard by Council at an Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 13 June.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Discussions: All (6) Open (6)

  • Feedback on the Glen Eira draft Council and Community Plan and the themes

    about 5 years ago
    2 Responses

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    The draft Community Plan states that the aspirations of Councillors and community are for a City that is liveable, accessible, safe, sustainable and engaged.

    These areas are detailed under the Plans  five key themes:

    1) LIVEABLE AND WELL-DESIGNED - A well planned City that is a great place to live.

    2) ACCESSIBLE AND WELL CONNECTED - A City that is easy to move around, full of safe travel options and walkable neighbourhoods.

    3) SAFE, HEALTHY AND INCLUSIVE - A strong and safe community that connects people and enhances health and wellbeing.

    4) CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE - An attractive and sustainable environment for future generations.

    5) INFORMED AND ENGAGED - A well governed Council that is committed to transparency and engages residents in decision-making.

    What are your thoughts about the draft Community Plan 2017-2021 and the five key themes identifed?

    Go to discussion

  • THEME 1: Liveable and Well Designed

    about 5 years ago
    1 Response

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    The goal of theme one of the Council and Community Plan Council and Community Plan is a well-planned City that is a great place to live. To achieve this goal, the objectives of the Liveable and Well Designed theme are:

    1. Create prosperous, accessible and vibrant urban places

    2. Encourage development that benefits the community

    3. Proactively plan for and manage change within our urban places

    4. Invest sustainably in our infrastructure and community assets

    What do you think? Tell us your thoughts below.

    Go to discussion

  • THEME 2: Accessible and Well Connected

    about 5 years ago
    6 Responses

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    The goal of theme two of the Council and Community Plan is a City that is easy to move around: full of safe travel options and walkable neighbourhoods. To achieve this goal, the objectives of the Accessible and Well-Connected theme are:

    1. Develop a holistic approach to transport and parking, which involves planning and accommodating for residents and visitors, the individual's journey and the City as a whole.

    2. Address the community's parking needs to minimise impacts on community wellbeing, and improve the connections and the vibrancy of the City.

    3. Reduce car congestion by encouraging greater local employment, health, education and shopping opportunities close to home and public transport networks.

    4. Enhance road user safety with particular focus around schools and activity centres.

    What do you think? Tell us  your thoughts below.

    Go to discussion

  • THEME 3: Safe, Healthy and Inclusive

    about 5 years ago
    3 Responses

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    The goal of theme three of the Council and Community Plan is a strong and safe community, that connects people and enhances health and wellbeing. To achieve this goal, the objectives of the Safe, Health and Inclusive theme are:

    1. Work in partnership to make our City a safe and inclusive place for all.

    2. Support access to a range of quality and valued services that meet the community's needs.

    3. Deliver programs and activities to promote a healthy and resilient community.

    What do you think? Tell us your thoughts below.

    Go to discussion

  • THEME 4: Clean and Sustainable

    about 5 years ago
    7 Responses

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    The goal of theme four of the Council and Community Plan is an attractive and sustainable environment for future generations. To achieve this goal, the objectives of the Clean and Sustainable theme are:

    1. Keep our City clean and attractive.

    2. Preserve and develop our open space to meet current and future needs.

    3. Increase environmental sustainability and prepare for the effects of climate change.

    What do you think? Tell us your thoughts below.

    Go to discussion

  • THEME 5: Informed and Engaged

    about 5 years ago

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    The goal of theme five of the Council and Community Plan is a transparent and accountable Council that engages its residents in decision-making. To achieve this goal, the objectives of the Informed and Engaged theme are:

    1. Develop clear and open communication channels with the community.

    2. Achieve a reputation for organisational and service excellence.

    3. Invest in technology and process improvements that enhance the customer's experience of doing business with us and improve efficiency and transparency.

    What do you think? Tell us your thoughts below.

    Go to discussion