Help shape the next four years of Council actions
Published on 05 May 2025
Community members are invited to contribute to a community panel which will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Mansfield Shire community.
The community panel will help develop the Council Plan 2025-2029, the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan, a review of the Mansfield Shire 2040 Community Vision, as well as the review of Council’s asset plan and long term financial plans.
The Council Plan is a strategic document that outlines the vision, priorities and objectives for the next four years. It is crucial for guiding the Council’s activities and decision-making processes. By joining the Community Panel, members will have the opportunity to provide valuable input and ensure that the plans reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.
Community members are encouraged to consider participating in the community panel. There are two opportunities for participation:
- Friday 30 May, 4pm-6pm
- Saturday 31 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm
Interested community members should sign up by going to engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au and registering their interest in joining the panel.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he hoped to see as many people as possible join the panel.
“We want to hear from you about what’s important to you,” said Cr Rabie.
“It is one of the ways we listen and act on our community’s needs as we plan for the future. This is the time that we take to ask – what is the big picture for what you want here in Mansfield Shire, the best little Shire in Victoria? How can we make it even better?
“We have some ideas but we want to hear from you and make sure that everyone has the opportunity to help shape the plan. That’s how we’ll know it’s the best it can be.
“Even if you don’t have time for the panel, please take a couple of minutes and give some direct feedback to the Engage Mansfield page, so we can take everyone’s ideas and consider them thoroughly as we create our strategic plans for now and into the future.”
To register your interest in participating in the panel or to contribute feedback to the Council Plan and review of the Community Vision, go to engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au. Feedback contributed before 28 May will be provided to the deliberative panel for inclusion in the draft plan.