Community & Business
27 May, 2025
Council's Community Strategic Plan now on public exhibition
Gilgandra Shire Council (GSC) has placed its draft Community Strategic Plan 2035 (CSP) and associated documents on public exhibition and is inviting residents to ‘Have Your Say’.
The CSP is council’s highest-level planning document, serving as a blueprint that outlines the community’s vision, outcomes, and strategies for the Region under the guiding themes of ‘Live, Enjoy, Grow, and Lead’.
Supporting the CSP is the 2025/26 - 2028/29 Delivery Program and 2025/26 Operational Plan, detailing the actions to be taken during this term of council, including the 2025/26 Budget, and Fees and Charges to support these initiatives. The 10-year Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) to support these plans is also on public exhibition
Mayor, Cr Doug Batten thanks all those who attended and contributed to the recent community consultation sessions held in Bearbong, Tooraweenah, Curban, Armatree, Cobboco, and Gilgandra, including those who provided feedback through emails, online surveys, letters, phone calls, and other direct conversations.
“The Community Strategic Plan 2035 has been shaped by the valuable input received from the community during recent collaboration and Have Your Say opportunities, along with the priorities of your Councillors, and reflects a shared vision for the future of the Gilgandra Region over the next 10 years.
“I thank everyone who participated and provided feedback on the key issues, challenges and priorities. As your community leaders we are committed to a positive future for our Region, and are pleased to present these plans.”
“With the significant growth opportunities identified by key strategic work in the Towards 5000 population strategies, it is an exciting time for the Gilgandra Region.
“We look forward to building on this momentum and working towards positive outcomes over this term of council.”
“Major infrastructure investments are already underway, and we are well positioned to capitalise on these developments through effective planning and community centred growth.
“This is a pivotal moment to shape the future of Gilgandra positioning our region as a great place to live, enjoy, and grow.”
The draft plans are on public exhibition to including, the Gilgandra Region:
• Draft Community Strategic Plan 2035
• Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2025/26 – 2028/29
• Draft 10-year Long Term Financial Plan 2025/26 – 2034/35
Draft Towards 5000 Strategies also on public exhibition include, the Gilgandra Region:
• Draft Green Space Strategy
• Draft Youth Strategy
These draft plans and strategies, including a copy of the collaborative sessions PowerPoint presentation and ‘Q&A’ responses are available in electronic format and can be downloaded from council’s website. They are also available for viewing at any GSC office.
