A Community Vision is a plan that sets out the key priorities, aspiration and values that Council and the community will use to make decisions to shape the Bayside of the future.

All Victorian councils must develop a community vision statement under the State Government’s proposed revisions to the Local Government Act.

Bayside’s current Community Plan 2025 has been a valuable guide for Council since 2016 however it is time to refresh it for the future.

The Bayside 2050 Community Vision will inform the four year Council Plan established at the start of each Council term. The Council Plan sets out the infrastructure, social support and financial goals of the Council over four years.

From November 2019 to April 2020 Council will be conducting an extensive community consultation process to better understand the aspirations and priorities of Bayside residents, traders, businesses, ratepayers and visitors.

Understanding what is important for you and future generations will help us to respond to the big environmental, social, technological and infrastructure challenges and more.

The Bayside 2050 Community Vision will guide planning and decision making by Council and the community.

It will inform the four year Council Plan established at the start of each Council term. The Council Plan sets out the infrastructure, social support and financial goals of the Council over four years.

• Share your feedback at Bayside 2050 pop ups throughout the municipality over November and December.
• Attend a community workshop in November to share your views.
• Complete an online survey here and share your big ideas.
• Complete an expression of interest to be part of a Community Panel in early 2020 to consider the broad feedback and develop a draft Bayside 2050 community vision.
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