Community encouraged to revisit Armidale Region’s Community Plan

17th Sep 2024

Is Armidale Regional Council (ARC) on track to deliver the vision of the ‘Advancing Our Region’ Community Plan?
The Community Plan was developed and endorsed by Council after extensive consultation in 2021/2022, and with the election of a new council, the community is encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to revisit its community plan
ARC’s acting General Manager Annie Harris said that the Community Plan represents the community’s aspirations for the region and sets the tone for Council’s ‘Delivery Program’ and ‘Operational Plan’.
“The Community Plan is just that – the community’s plan. It is not a document owned by Council.
Instead, it guides Council,” Ms Harris said
“The ‘Advancing Our Region’ Community Plan mapped out a plan for 10 years,” Ms Harris said. “Now, three years in, it is timely for the community to check in with the plan – including what has been achieved so far.”
“These achievements include an organisational restructure focussed on delivering what the community asked for - such as water security, planned land use, and a housing strategy.
“While ensuring sustainable community services, Council staff have also been activating open spaces, and prioritising jobs and growth.”
The opportunity to review the ‘Advancing Our Region’ Community Plan will remain open until November 4th – exceeding Council’s usual 28-day public exhibition period to ensure maximum opportunity for the community to provide feedback.
Armidale Region’s new Council will be inducted in early October. They will be invited to participate in community consultation, including pop-up stalls around the region during October. This is an opportunity for new councillors to meet with people and gather community thoughts that will be collated alongside ‘Your Say’ feedback.
The Community Plan will then be placed on Public Exhibition in December. Council endorsement of the revised plan is expected to be sought in February 2025.
Informed by the endorsed Community Plan, the next ‘Delivery Program’ and ‘Operational Plan & Budget’ will then be prepared for Council, seeking endorsement for Public Exhibition.
The ‘Advancing Our Region’ Community Plan is accessible, and feedback can be submitted via the Your Say site https://yoursay.armidale.nsw.gov.au/

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