Horsham Rural City Talks

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Horsham Rural City Talks was a community-wide conversation that gave everyone the opportunity help shape our Community Vision.

The Community Vision

The Community Vision is produced and owned by the community. It will be used by Council to guide strategic planning and decision making about the future of the municipality. It will capture what our residents value most about their community and set out the vision for Horsham Rural City Council in 2041.

The Horsham Rural City Council Community Panel met over the course of three days in 2021. Our Panel consisted of 26 people from diverse backgrounds, and we came together with an aim to generate our vision for future Horsham in 2041.

Community Vision

In 2041, Horsham region is a vibrant, liveable hub that thrives on strong economic growth and social connectedness. Empowering people to live, work and access opportunities for recreation and culture, now and into the future.

Sustainability

A sustainable community is driven by strong economic growth in a healthy and safe, natural environment.

Liveability

A liveable community is a place where green spaces are prioritised and specialised services are available to promote physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Accessibility

An accessible community is a connected hub supported by an extensive transport network. It is designed to meet the growing demand for services and supports education and wellbeing.

Community

A welcoming community connects the diverse population and enables all people to feel a strong sense of belonging. It is underpinned by a framework of community consultation and accountable and transparent decision making.

 

 

Horsham Rural City Talks is a community-wide conversation kicked off by Council to give every member of our community the opportunity to discuss and share their views about our shared future to help shape our Community Vision.

The Community Vision is produced and owned by the community. It will be used by Council to guide strategic planning and decision making about the future of the municipality. It will capture what our residents value most about their community and set out the vision for Horsham Rural City Council in 2041.

Over the next few months we will be encouraging people from every corner of the municipality to have conversations and share their thinking with us. Throughout this time you will be able to have your say and share your ideas online. We will also be establishing a Community Panel, involving people from across the region, to consider all the input and draft the Community Vision. Stay tuned for more on this in the coming weeks. Over the next six months, Council will work closely with and engage the local community, and actively seek to hear from as many people in our community as possible. A comprehensive community engagement process is planned to ensure effective and inclusive communication engagement with all the townships that make up the Horsham local government area.

This is an opportunity to help shape our region’s future and establish what you want the area to look like in 2041. Your voice can help shape the municipality’s future. As Horsham Rural City Council continues to grow and change, so do the needs and aspirations of our community. To ensure we plan and respond to these effectively, we’re inviting all community members to provide their voice and suggestions on the plans that impact future services and infrastructure for where they work, live and play. There will also be opportunities to help discuss and deliberate on the big issues and plans impacting our city. Whether it’s parks and playgrounds, the arts, community services, local roads or major infrastructure we want your voice to help shape the future.