This site brings together Council’s key strategic documents and shows how we’re tracking towards our shared community vision. You can browse each plan, explore our major initiatives and actions, and view performance updates for each quarter. It’s designed to be simple to navigate – just select a Strategic Objective, strategy or plan, or navigate to the performance area from the main menu to begin.
You can read simplified summaries of five major Council plans, see what actions are underway, and view progress updates over time. The site also provides clear explanations and context to help you understand how Council decisions align with community priorities.
Click on the Performance section or scroll through any of the five key plans to see progress on major initiatives and actions. Each action includes a brief update and an indication of its current status. The dashboard-style view gives a clear picture of how Council is tracking over time.
Performance data is updated quarterly, in line with Council’s corporate performance reporting obligations. Most visible progress will be seen in later quarters (2027 - 2029) as long-running or large-scale projects are completed.
Every Major Initiative or Action includes a short written comment each quarter to explain what has been achieved, what's next, or why a project might be delayed. This ensures the dashboard isn’t just data-driven, it provides meaningful insight into real progress.
These five documents represent Council’s key strategic plans required under the Local Government Act 2020 and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008. They form the foundation of all Council decision-making and guide how we invest in services, infrastructure, and community outcomes over the next four years and beyond.
The five featured plans are:
Additional plans, strategies and policies are available on the main Wellington Shire Council website. These cover a wide range of areas including the environment, sustainability, arts and culture, sport and recreation, economic development and community engagement.
Each plan was developed through a mix of community engagement, expert input, and review of current data and trends. They reflect what matters most to the Wellington community, now and into the future.
The plans span from 2025 to 2029 (for the Council Plan and Live Well in Wellington - health and wellbeing plan) and up to 10 years (for the Asset and Financial Plans). The Community Vision provides a longer-term view, guiding Council’s direction through to 2041 and beyond.
Council measures progress through regular reporting against Major Initiatives and Actions in each plan. These are reviewed internally each quarter and updates are published on this site to maintain transparency and community accountability.
Many of the actions outlined are long-term projects that take time to deliver. You may notice limited progress in early quarters (or years), with more substantial updates appearing as projects are planned, funded, and rolled out (years 2026-2029).
Each initiative or action is marked as 'Completed', 'Progressing' or 'Pending'. These indicators help show at a glance how things are progressing and whether there are any challenges being addressed.
Council Plan performance updates are published quarterly. Each update includes a short summary comment explaining what's happened during the reporting period, so you can stay informed about the progress and outcomes.
Live Well in Wellington performance is tracked a little bit differently to the Council Plan, and we do this in several ways to make sure we are delivering on our goals:
Future Wellington is our shared community vision and performance towards achieving this vision – a long-term plan developed with local input to reflect what matters most to our people and places. It guides how Council makes decisions and works in partnership with residents and stakeholders.
The Community Vision 2041 and key plans help Council align its priorities, services, and investment with the community’s expectations. Every major decision, budget, and initiative is shaped by these strategies.
Thousands of voices helped shape Future Wellington. Community members contributed through surveys, workshops, pop-up events, and feedback sessions. This input ensured the vision and plans are grounded in real community aspirations.
It means your voice is part of Council’s long-term direction. You can see how your feedback has been used, what actions are being taken, and how progress is being made – all in one easy-to-use website.