What is our Council Plan?
The Council Plan is a requirement under the Local Government Act 2020 and is the key strategic document that describes the commitments Council makes to its community.
Created in close collaboration with our community the Council Plan sets the course for our work over the next four years and outlines how Council will support the achievement of the Community Vision 2041, respond to the unique challenges and opportunities facing our Shire, and meet the statutory responsibilities placed on councils.
This document serves as a roadmap, shaping all actions and priorities. The Council Plan 2025-29 sets the Strategic Direction around four Strategic Objectives to realise the aspirations of the community.
Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Council Plan 2025-29 is a key responsibility of Council. Progress will be measured through the Strategic Indicators outlined in the Council Plan 2025-29, with annual updates provided to the community via the Annual Report.
In addition, quarterly updates on Major Initiatives and Actions will be available via the performance tab of this website, where you will be able to see Council’s progress at a glance and by each Major Initiative, Action and Strategic Indicator. These updates support Council’s oversight responsibilities, ensuring initiatives are delivered on schedule and within budget.
What’s in the Council Plan?
In response to the aspirations of the Community Vision 2041, Council has developed four Strategic Objectives for the next four years to form the Strategic Direction of the Council Plan 2025-29:
1. Healthy and Connected Communities
Vibrant, healthy, connected and inclusive communities. Quality services are accessible to everyone.
2. Dynamic and Diverse Economy
An economy that enables sustainable growth, enhancing the social environment, lifestyle and unique characteristics of our communities.
3. Infrastructure, Spaces and Places
Strategically planned, designed and well-maintained infrastructure, spaces and places.
4. Natural Environment
A healthy natural environment, protected and nurtured for generations to come.
Each Strategic Objective is supported by:
- four Strategies: what we will deliver
- a set of Major Initiatives and Actions: how we will deliver
- Strategic Indicators: how we will measure success
The Council Plan acts as a bridge between community aspirations and practical outcomes, making sure Council work stays focused, transparent and aligned with what matters to the community, our partners and stakeholders.
How the Council Plan was developed
An extensive community engagement process known as Future Wellington was undertaken between July 2024 and March 2025 to inform the development of Council’s new Community Vision, Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Financial Plan, and Asset Plan that together, guide the direction and priorities of the local community for the next four years.
The community engagement took place over three stages:
Stage 1 - Community check-in process
We heard from residents from all local areas through participation in the following activities:
- Online and hard copy survey submissions
- In person facilitated workshops
- Drawing competition submissions
- Photo competition submissions
- Completing quick response postcards
- Attending popups sessions and events
Stage 2 - Deliberative Engagement
Council established the Future Wellington Think Tank, a representative group of 22 community members to provide recommendations to Council for the new Community Vision and Guiding Principles, which in turn informed the development of the Council Plan 2025-29.
This second stage of engagement focused on assembling a group that reflected the broader community, by involving individuals from varied backgrounds the aim was to ensure that as many views as possible contributed to the development of the Council Plan 2025-29.
Stage 3 - Reporting back and exhibiting the draft Council Plan 2025-29
Community members and stakeholders were invited to review the draft Council Plan 2025-29 and had further opportunity to comment on whether it met their needs and aspirations, as identified in earlier stages of engagement.
Turning the Council Plan into action
This plan is not a one-off initiative, it will guide our work over the next four years and beyond.
Council holds a key responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Council Plan 2025-29. Progress will be tracked using the Strategic Indicators outlined in the Council Plan 2025-29, with annual updates shared with the community through the Annual Report.
Additionally, quarterly performance updates published on this website will reflect our progress on the Major Initiatives and Actions within the Council Plan 2025-29.
Council Plan at a Glance...
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Major Initiatives and Actions
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Sustainability Education campaigns with schools and broader community have been delivered as scheduled.
Planting programs have been implemented in designated Natural Environment areas.
Waste Education campaigns are ongoing, with an emerging focus on the introduction of the new Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service in 2026. Public engagement opportunities have included invitations to talks hosted at Nakunbalook Environmental Education Centre.
Media channels have been actively utilised to encourage community participation in environmental stewardship, sustainable living, and building climate resilience.
Download Hard Copy/Print Document
A hard copy version of this document may be downloaded via the link below. If you require a large print (accessibility) version of this document please Contact Council.