HAVE YOUR SAY on the Draft Council Plan 2025-2029 and Actions 2025/26
Published on 24 July 2025
The draft Council Plan 2025-2029 (the Plan) represents our community’s vision for the future of Hindmarsh Shire and sets our strategic direction over the next four years. Before Council adopts the draft Council Plan, this is your final chance to Have Your Say!
This document reflects our shared values, our aspirations, and our commitment to building a more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community for everyone. The Plan has been developed based on community feedback, including the input of our Community Panel.
The Council Plan has four themes - Our Community, Built and Natural Environment, Competitive and Innovative Economy, and Good Governance and Financial Sustainability - each aligned with Council’s budget and service areas. Each theme includes three goals, supported by three to four priorities that outline the broad action areas we will prioritise to achieve each goal. These goals and priorities will guide Council’s work over the next four years, with a focus on communication, improved processes, innovation, and growth.
We’ve also drafted the Council Plan Actions for 2025/2026, these are the specific projects and services that we’ll deliver this financial year. We’ve included a roadmap of Actions for future years, but we’ll consult annually with the community to refine them.
Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay said ““This Plan is built on what our community has told us matters most. It’s about creating a stronger, more connected Hindmarsh for everyone. I encourage all residents to take this final opportunity to have your say - your voice truly shapes our future.”
We are accepting feedback from Thursday 24 July 2025 to 12pm on 22 August 2025 via the Have Your Say Hindmarsh Page – www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/council-plan-2025-2029. The draft Council Plan 2025-2029 and Draft Actions 2025/2026 will be available online and in hardcopy at our Customer Service Centres and Libraries. There are also several other opportunities to learn about the Council Plan and provide feedback in this period:
IN PERSON through Councillor and CEO Drop-ins:
Jeparit Library and Customer Service Centre
Monday 18 August 2025
11:00am - 12:00noon
Rainbow Library and Customer Service Centre
Monday 18 August 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dimboola Library and Customer Service Centre
Tuesday 19 August 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Nhill Library
Thursday 21 August 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
ONLINE SURVEY via Have Your Say Hindmarsh
Visit www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/council-plan-2025-2029.
IN PERSON at Town Committee Meetings
Meeting dates will be published in newsletters and on Council’s Facebook Page.
ONLINE WEBINAR
Webinar with Live Chat
Wednesday 13 August 2025
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Register at https://shorturl.at/Qo3WX.
For more information, please contact Petra Croot, Director Corporate and Community Services on 03 5391 4444, or email pcroot@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer