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This article was published on 31 August 2010. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.

Community Development Framework out for comment

News article released on Tuesday 31 August 2010

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking feedback on its draft Community Development Framework after Council adopted the framework at the August Council meeting.

The goal of the Community Development Framework is to guide Council and our local communities to work together to build a strong, vibrant and engaged community that value and support all people.

Greater Shepparton Mayor Geoff Dobson said the framework applies contemporary approaches to community development with visioning and planning that is as interrelated as community life.

"The framework focuses on four priority areas; people, place, participation and partnerships. It will guide the approach for the ‘people' of our region, the ‘places' they reside in, the way in which they ‘participate' in life and the ‘partnerships' at all levels of government and within industry to work together to ensure a sustainable community," Cr Dobson said

"Innovative and modern initiatives within the framework include the establishment of community matching grants, celebrating our diversity and a stronger emphasis on community engagement and participation by mobilising communities to lead change within their own neighbourhoods.

"Every resident of Greater Shepparton is part of at least one community, so I strongly encourage people interested in developing their local community to have a look at the framework and provide feedback over the coming weeks."

Cr Chris Hazelman said Council was hoping for significant feedback from the community.

"The way this framework will be successful is through community participation, so it is important residents have their say."

A public forum will be held on Thursday 16 September 2010 between 10am and 12noon at the McIntosh Centre.

To register your interest in attending the public forum, please contact Council's Culture and Community Strengthening branch at communitydevelopment@shepparton.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 5832 9700.

The Community Development Framework is available on Council's website www.greatershepparton.com.au or from Council's Customer Service Counter.

Feedback on the Community Development Framework is welcome until 17 September 2010 and can be forwarded through any of the following ways:

- Released 31 August 2010