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This public exhibtion has concluded and the opportunity to make submissions has closed.
The development of the draft Environment and Climate Change Strategy came about due to the Declaration of a Climate Emergency by Council. The Strategy replaces the existing Environment Strategy 2012-2017.
Council engaged an external consultant, JOC Consulting, to undertake community and council staff engagement to develop the framework for the Strategy. Information gathered during this consultation helped identify 49 commitments.These commitments will guide current and future actions undertaken by Council to meet the goals outlined under each of the Priority Areas and Focus Areas. These are as follows:
Priority Area 1 - Landscapes, Catchments and Nature
Focus Area
Landscape and Cultural Values
Catchments and Waterways
Bushland and Biodiversity
Priority Area 2 - Community and Place
Focus Area
Green and Liveable Places
Environmentally Sustainable Communities
Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices
Resilient Communities and Places
The draft Strategy, when adopted, will guide the development of more detailed action plans. The draft Strategy was presented at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 18 October 2023 and was endorsed for Public Exhibition. We now invite members of the community to provide feedback on the Strategy, with submissions closing on 13 December 2023.
The development of the draft Environment and Climate Change Strategy came about due to the Declaration of a Climate Emergency by Council. The Strategy replaces the existing Environment Strategy 2012-2017.
Council engaged an external consultant, JOC Consulting, to undertake community and council staff engagement to develop the framework for the Strategy. Information gathered during this consultation helped identify 49 commitments.These commitments will guide current and future actions undertaken by Council to meet the goals outlined under each of the Priority Areas and Focus Areas. These are as follows:
Priority Area 1 - Landscapes, Catchments and Nature
Focus Area
Landscape and Cultural Values
Catchments and Waterways
Bushland and Biodiversity
Priority Area 2 - Community and Place
Focus Area
Green and Liveable Places
Environmentally Sustainable Communities
Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices
Resilient Communities and Places
The draft Strategy, when adopted, will guide the development of more detailed action plans. The draft Strategy was presented at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 18 October 2023 and was endorsed for Public Exhibition. We now invite members of the community to provide feedback on the Strategy, with submissions closing on 13 December 2023.
Environment and Climate Change Draft Strategy has finished this stage
This stage seeks a broad understanding of community aspirations and priorities for protecting our environment and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Check out the survey and forum.
Community engagement
Environment and Climate Change Draft Strategy has finished this stage
This stage will dive deeper into identifying priorities and testing their application.
Drafting of the Strategy
Environment and Climate Change Draft Strategy has finished this stage
The outcomes from the engagement phase will help inform the drafting of the Strategy, along with scientific evidence.
Seeking Council Endorsement
Environment and Climate Change Draft Strategy is currently at this stage
Council endorsement will be sought for public exhibition of the draft strategy.
Public exhibition of draft Strategy
this is an upcoming stage for Environment and Climate Change Draft Strategy
The draft Strategy will be exhibited on our website and available for viewing at libraries and customer service. We will be asking for feedback on the Strategy via an online feedback form.
