Q. Who will the plan involve?
Ashfield Council wants to hear from as many people in our community, of all ages and backgrounds,
about their vision for the local area and ideas for action.
This includes:
• Residents
• Ratepayers
• People who work in the Ashfield Council area
• Young People
• Seniors
• People with a disability
• High school and primary school students
• Local business owners and operators
• Community groups and organisations
• People from a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse background
• Sporting clubs and organisations
• State Government Departments
• We will provide a range of opportunities for you to participate in our visioning process, including discussions, workshops, art competitions, online forums, surveys, visits to schools and community groups, Meet Your Councillor sessions and two public conversations.
Q. What is the timeline for the project?
Conversations will commence in March 2009 and run through to May. A draft
Strategic Plan which incorporates our community’s vision will be available for
comment and feedback in September 2009.
Q. How will your feedback be used?
Through Ashfield’s Biggest Conversation, Council and the community will identify key issues and priorities, as well as strategies for achieving our shared vision. This input will be reflected in the strategic plan. A draft plan will be made available for public comment, so you can check to make sure your feedback and the community’s ideas have been accurately reflected in the plan.