Community
24 April, 2025
Input sought on community policy
AT its meeting on April 7, Warrnambool City Council voted to release its draft Community Engagement Policy for community review.
Mayor Cr Ben Blain encouraged residents to check out the policy and have a say.
“With this policy, it helps guide how we engage with our community in the decisions we make,” Cr Blain said.
“It’s available at yoursaywarrnambool.com.au so have a look and give us your feedback, it’s really important.”
The feedback from the community will inform a final draft of the policy, which will then be considered for adoption at an open meeting of council in June.
Under the Local Government Act 2020, all Victorian councils must have a Community Engagement Policy.
The policy describes when and how the council will engage with the community on key processes including the development of the Council Plan, Community Vision (plan), annual Budget, Financial Plan and Asset Plan.
The most significant change to the policy is the acknowledgement of the Gender Equality Act and how consultations must address any obligations under this Act.
People can read the draft policy and provide feedback at www.yoursaywarrnambool.com.au
Alternatively, a hard copy of the draft policy is available at the Civic Centre, 25 Liebig Street, Warrnambool.
