Last chance to have your say on the future of Wellington

Community members have until 31 August to share their thoughts on the Future of Wellington.

Launched in June this year, Future Wellington will guide the long-term planning and review of five essential documents that will steer Council's direction and decision-making towards 2050. These documents include Council’s Community Vision, Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, 10 year Asset Plan and 10 year Financial Plan.

The Future Wellington project will also revisit the current community vision “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ian Bye thanked the community for their input so far.

“We have been really impressed with how our community has responded to Future Wellington. We’ve already received hundreds of survey responses, and we’ve spoken to hundreds more people at events all across our shire over the past six weeks. Anyone who is yet to take part should jump onboard and participate. It’s so important to have your say and help shape where you live! Engagement opportunities are open until the end of August, so time is really running out.

I encourage our community to attend a workshop or fill out the simple survey online. Residents should also look out for their rates notice in their letterbox as there’s a postcard enclosed to fill out. Don’t miss this great opportunity to have a voice in decision making for your future”. Cr Bye said.

How to participate

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Survey: Complete an online survey via Your Wellington Your Say at your.wellington.vic.gov.au/futurewellington

In-person workshop – Coastal Communities and Surrounds

Tuesday 13 August 2024, 1pm to 3pm

Golden Paradise Beach Community Centre, Surf Edge Drive in Golden Beach

In-person workshop – Stratford, Briagolong and Surrounds  

Thursday 15 August 2024, 3pm to 5pm  

Stratford Library, 70 Tyers Street in Stratford

Gormandale Craft and Produce Market – Pop up

Saturday 17 August 2024, 10am – 2pm

Mechanics Hall, 45 Main Road in Gormandale

Online workshop

Saturday 24 August 2024, 10am – 11am via Zoom

https://www.trybooking.com/CSRXS

Postcard feedback: Fill out a Future Wellington postcard – a quick and easy way to share your ideas.  Collection boxes are located in Yarram, Woodside, Licola, Coongulla, Port Albert, Golden Beach, Seaspray, Gormandale, Loch Sport, Tinamba, Dargo, Briagolong, Maffra, Heyfield, Rosedale, Stratford, Longford, Wurruk and Sale. Exact locations are listed on the - Your Wellington Your Say online portal.

Other engagement activities include pop-up events, a drawing competition, photo/video competition, or hosting a guided conversation with community groups.

Engagement of Future Wellington will close on 31 August 2024.

For more information, please contact Council’s Organisational Performance and Governance team on 1300 366 244 or email futurewellington@wellington.vic.gov.au.