Council Plan
The draft Council Plan 2013-17 is a strategic document that puts forward a medium to long term vision for how Council will respond to the opportunities and challenges facing Yarra over the next four years.
Council sought feedback on the draft Council Plan in April-May 2013.
It provides guidance on how Council will work to improve the amenity of residents, manage the challenges presented by population growth, provide support to vulnerable community members, protect and enhance Yarra’s heritage and culture and continue to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.
The draft Council Plan focuses on five strategic objectives:
- Celebrating Yarra’s uniqueness
- Supporting Yarra’s community
- Making Yarra more liveable
- Ensuring a sustainable Yarra
- Leading Local Government
The draft Council Plan can be viewed here: 
Draft Council Plan 2013-17 (153.50 KB)
Information sessions
Joint community information sessions were held on Wednesday 8 May and Thursday 9 May to allow commuity members to discuss the draft plan with Council officers.
Have your say
Submissions to the draft Council Plan closed at 5pm on Thursday 16 May.
Any person requesting to be heard in support of a written submission is entitled to be heard by Council or to be represented by a person acting on his or her behalf. Council will hear and consider submissions at its meeting at the Fitzroy Town Hall on Tuesday 21 May from 6.30pm.
If you would like to speak to your submission at that Council Meeting, please contact Tess Simson on 9205 5154 or at Tess.Simson@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Council is then expected to adopt the draft Budget and draft Council Plan – with or without changes – at the Council Meeting to be held at the Richmond Town Hall on Tuesday 4 June from 6.30pm.
For further information about the draft Council Plan, contact Ross Goeman, Manager Community & Corporate Planning on 9205 5397 or at Ross.Goeman@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Draft Budget 2013-14
For more information on the draft Budget, please visit the Budget webpage.
Previous Council Plans
Download Council Plans from previous years:
Further information
Ross Goeman
Manager Community & Corporate Planning
9205 5397
Ross.Goeman@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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