Summary

What would you like Council to either achieve or maintain in the next four years?

Every four years, Council goes through an election of Councillors and soon after, those Councillors commit to four years of strategic direction and action. We're asking you to consider the 2025-2029 Council Plan. It incorporates the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan as well as providing the opportunity to review our Community Vision. This page outlines everything you need to know about the process and how to get involved.

Mansfield Shire Council Plan

A Council Plan is the key document that guides Council's decision making, allocation of resources and provision of services. It also articulates the role Council will play in leading, supporting and advocating for the best possible outcomes for Mansfield Shire. As legislated, each plan is set for a period of four years.

Mansfield Shire Vision

In 2020, Mansfield community designed a vision for its future: Mansfield Shire Vision 2040. A vision acts as a 'north star', guiding Council and community towards a shared understanding of what the future should be. As it underpins the Council Plan and Council decision making, the vision is reviewed every four years to ensure it remains a robust and powerful description of the future we want to see.

Deliberative Engagement

Both the Vision and Council Plan are to be reviewed through a 'deliberative engagement' process. Deliberative engagement means that community doesn't just have input but also decision-making power. This is not only a legislated requirement but is fully embraced by Council in its mission to design strategy 'by community, for community'.

How to get involved

There are lots of ways to be involved in the process depending on your interests and time:

Other strategies

In addition to the Community Vision 2040, The Council Plan also connects to a range of other strategies including:

Asset Plan

The Asset Plan outlines Council's proposed priorities for infrastructure assets over the next 10 years. This includes local roads and paths, sporting grounds and open space, bridges, stormwater network and Council buildings. The Asset Plan is reviewed every 4 years to ensure continued alignment with the new Council Plan and the Community Vision. The current

Financial Plan

The Financial Plan sets out Council’s financial outlook and priorities over the next 10 years. It outlines how Council will fund services, infrastructure, and projects, while maintaining financial sustainability for the future. The Financial Plan is reviewed every 4 years to align with the Council Plan and ensure responsible management of community resources. (In development)

Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP)

The Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan outlines Council’s commitment to supporting a healthy, safe, and inclusive community. It identifies local health and wellbeing priorities and the actions Council will take to promote and protect community wellbeing. The Plan is reviewed every 4 years and aligns with both the Council Plan and the Community Vision. (In development)