Strategic Plan

Monday, November 15, 2010

I have been remiss in not keeping this blog up to date. My apologies to readers who like to keep up with Shire of Kent happenings.

There are regular newsletters in our local newsletters for local people to keep informed, but for those outside of the Shire, I will attempt to be more consistent with my blog entries.

The Shire has undertaken a major revision of the Strategic Plan. Council employed the services of Darren Long to engage the community through a workshop in each town. Council then had a series of workshops with Mr Long which resulted in the Draft Strategic Plan for 2010 to 2015.

It was an interesting process which took us through 7 Key Focus areas - Organisational Development & Governance, Technology, Economy, Business and Land Use, Infrastructure Development, Community and Social and Environment. Each area has a number of objectives which we will aim to achieve within the timeframe of the plan.

Much of Council's own observations and desires for the Shire reflected those of the community, which Mr Long found surprisingly refreshing. It shows that Council is on the right track and is moving forward in the direction that their community wishes them to.

The Strategic Plan will be available for public comment. It's a very readable document and I urge you to take the time to pick up a copy from the Shire Office in Richmond St, Nyabing and read it. Council are keen to hear what the public feel about the Draft Strategic Plan.