Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision

Council's Vision is: 

We put our Pyrenees communities at the centre of all decision-making. Through our focus on wellbeing, community connections, and supporting all life stages, we aim to create vibrant, resilient, inclusive communities where visitors and residents want to live, invest and thrive.

Our Vision is for a vibrant shire where economic growth and innovation go hand-in-hand with supporting key industry sectors, the natural environment and small-town sustainability.

Mission
Council's Mission (Enabling Principles) are:

1. Community-Centric and Responsive Culture 

Council fosters an enabling culture that listens, responds proactively, and works in partnership with communities to address their needs and wellbeing.

2. Effective Engagement and Transparent Communication

Council ensures timely, clear, and constructive communication and engagement with the community, valuing local knowledge, empowering community to identify opportunities and develop solutions.

3. Collaboration and Accountability

Council values and drives internal and external collaboration through proactive partnerships to achieve improved outcomes while remaining accountable and transparent in its financial and resource management.

4. Sustainable Service Delivery and Strategic Focus

Council effectively delivers services to meet identified community needs, prioritising strategic alignment, outdoor maintenance, and long-term sustainability in all services and projects.

Strategic Objectives
Council’s Strategic Objectives (Priorities) for 2025 - 2029 are:

1.Support and grow Liveable Places, Connected Communities

  • Promote inclusivity and accessibility for all life stages by creating welcoming spaces and supporting diverse social, cultural, and recreational activities.
  • Improve community safety and wellbeing through accessible health services, active lifestyles, mental health support, and effective local laws that ensure a high standard of safety and amenity.
  • Enable responsible development and population growth through strategic planning, affordable housing, and community-driven township planning that reflects local identity.
  • Strengthen community outcomes by fostering partnerships, supporting volunteers, and encouraging civic engagement to build capacity and deliver improved services.

2. Promote a Diversified, Thriving Economy

  • Support the growth and diversification of new and existing businesses, with a focus on key sectors, innovation, and attracting investment.
  • Deliver coordinated and facilitated planning and economic development outcomes to support community aspirations and foster business and tourism growth.
  • Promote and support community events and the visitor economy to celebrate local culture, promote tourism, and stimulate the local economy.
  • Advocate for improved transport infrastructure, support job creation, and invest in workforce development to enhance connectivity and economic opportunities.

3. Preserve, promote and enjoy the natural environment

  • Preserve and manage biodiversity and natural assets for long-term community benefit and environmental sustainability.
  • Mitigate risks, build community resilience, and enhance responsiveness to natural disasters through proactive planning and collaboration.
  • Support local industries and communities in adapting to climate change through sustainable practices and strategic adaptation efforts.
  • Promote responsible waste practices by reducing landfill, improving resource recovery, and advocating for accessible, efficient, and rural-appropriate waste services.

4. Planning and Building Infrastructure for current and future needs

  • Plan, build and maintain essential infrastructure - including water, waste, sewerage, roads, bridges, and community assets - to support liveability, resilience, and growth.
  • Address communication disadvantage and advocate for all communities to have reliable access to mobile, internet, and emergency services through strong advocacy and investment.
  • Support the local community by facilitating appropriate land use planning outcomes.
  • Advocate for fair renewable energy development, access to critical water supplies, and effective maintenance of natural and built assets to reduce impacts on communities and the environment.

 

5. Community-Centric Leadership and Proactive Service Delivery

  • Foster a values driven, inclusive culture where residents and community needs are central to all decision-making. Empower leadership at all levels to be responsive, accountable, and aligned with Council and community priorities.
  • Work constructively and in partnership with individuals and communities to anticipate needs, solve issues early, and deliver outcomes that build trust and resilience.
  • Ensure timely, clear and consistent communication and build strong community relationships, underpinned by transparency and meaningful engagement.
  • Deliver high quality services and maintain public spaces efficiently, applying a strategic lens to all projects, and continuously improving systems and resource allocation.
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