HAVE YOUR SAY on the Draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027

Published on 04 June 2026

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At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 3 June 2026, Council endorsed the draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 for a period of public consultation.

The draft Council Plan Actions 2026/2027 (the Actions) provide a focused and practical roadmap for delivering on the Council Plan 2025-2029 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. Developed through a combination of strategic planning, community consultation, and review of existing priorities, the Actions are designed to drive tangible improvements in the quality of life for Hindmarsh Shire residents while ensuring Council remains responsive, efficient and forward-looking.

In addition to the specific actions outlined, four overarching priorities have been identified as guiding principles that underpin all areas of Council’s work. These are:

  • Closing the loop with the community
  • Using plain English (reducing jargon)
  • Making processes easier and more consistent
  • Clearly demonstrating outcomes and value

These overarching actions respond directly to community feedback and represent a commitment to improving how Council communicates, engages, and delivers services.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Before Council adopts the Actions, they would like to hear from you! Please read the draft Actions and complete the survey available on the Have Your Say Hindmarsh website at www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

Submissions close 11:59pm on Thursday 2 July 2026.

There are several opportunities to learn about the Council Plan Actions and provide feedback during this period:

IN PERSON through CEO Drop-ins: 

  • Nhill Library 
    Wednesday 10 June 2026
    2:00pm - 3:00pm 
  • Dimboola Library and Customer Service Centre 
    Thursday 11 June 2026
    10:00am - 11:00am 
  • Jeparit Library and Customer Service Centre 
    Monday 22 June 2026
    10:00am - 11:00am
  • Rainbow Library and Customer Service Centre 
    Monday 22 June 2026
    12:30pm - 1:30pm

ONLINE SURVEY via Have Your Say Hindmarsh 
Visit www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/hindmarsh-shire-council-plan-actions-2026-2027

Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay said “Please take the time to peruse the actions, community input is very much valued by our Council. We debate and develop these actions based on sentiment of our residents. Any suggestions that may improve the actions will be greatly appreciated.”

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

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