Council Plan and Community Vision

Every Victorian council is required to adopt a Council Plan within the first year of a new Council term, under the Local Government Act 2020. 

The plan sets out Council’s strategic direction for the next four years, outlining how it will serve and support the people who live, work, visit and do business in the Shire.

The Council Plan 2025-2029 was developed through valuable contributions and input from the community, including a Community Panel.

The Council Plan is structured around four themes:

  1. Inclusive living and participation
  2. Liveable and connected communities
  3. Sustainable futures and healthy environments
  4. Responsible governance and community leadership

Each theme includes a vision and objective, and outlines how Council will work towards its objective and what Council will focus on.

The Plan responds directly to the community's long-term aspirations outlined in our Community Vision.

View or download the Council Plan

Implementing the Council Plan

Each year, we deliver the Council Plan through an Annual Action Plan, which sets out what Council will deliver during the year. We report on progress each quarter (see below) and in our Annual Report, helping us stay transparent and accountable.

We also prepare an annual budget to support the Council Plan. The budget explains how services and projects will be funded, while balancing community needs with long-term financial sustainability.

The Annual Action Plan lists the specific actions Council commits to delivering each year to achieve Council Plan objectives and strategies.

Download the Annual Action Plan 2025-2026(PDF, 5MB)

Council Plan performance reporting

Council prepares quarterly performance reports, which are presented at Council meetings. These reports clearly show how the Council Plan is being delivered to the community.

The reports support Council Plan 2025-2029 Strategy 4.1: "Make transparent, well-informed decisions that prioritise the community's best interests through practising good governance."

Progress on Council Plan actions is reported every quarter, while performance against strategic indicators is reported once a year.

Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040

The Community Vision represents the shared aspirations of our community.

This important document was developed in partnership with the community, and was adopted by Council in October 2021.

The Vision guides Council's long-term planning and decision making, ensuring we stay focused on the things that truly matter.

Our vision statement

"Community is at the heart of the Shire of Nillumbik. We work to keep our community engaged, connected, active and supported in a healthy, safe and sustainable environment.

Nillumbik’s places and spaces make an important contribution to health, wellbeing, culture, the environment, biodiversity and economic success. We continue to strengthen the Shire’s identity through reinforcing existing natural and built form, improving accessibility and connectivity, protecting the environment, and enhancing both the Green Wedge and tree canopy in urban areas.

We acknowledge the pressures on liveability that in the future will likely challenge the way we live. We continue to strengthen Nillumbik’s ability to manage and adapt to changing circumstances, to ensure the Shire and our community remain sustainable and resilient.

With the trust and support within our community, Council goes further to deliver fundamental services and innovative programs to facilitate the best possible community outcomes."

Download the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040(PDF, 3MB)

Past Council Plans

Related documents

Our annual budget outlines financial resources needed to implement the Council Plan - Budget 2025-2026

Other strategic documents:

 

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