Council News Issue No: 134
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 4 MARCH 2017
Weekly information from us to you
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Wagga Wagga City Library’s Jeannie Hazell and Chrissy Bolton check out some of the thousands of books for sale next weekend. Story: Inside
OUR FUTURE IN FOCUS
Wagga Wagga’s view for 2040 laid out in new Community Strategic Plan Wagga Wagga’s vision for the next 23 years and how to get there has been clearly laid out in the Wagga View, Community Strategic Plan 2040. Adopted at the February Council Meeting on behalf of the community, Wagga View lays out the community’s vision for the future, guiding principles and
strategic directions. Deputy Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councilor Dallas Tout said it’s an excellent document. “The guiding principles of thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive provide a solid strategic direction for all the decisions that we elected members make on behalf of the community,” he said. “With more than 3000 responses collected during the engagement process this truly is a plan by the community, for the community.” Acting General Manager, Robert
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WAGGA WORKS Our City's Creative Expression
Knight, said Wagga View is the result of hard work by a dedicated team. “City staff put in many hours engaging with thousands of residents right across the local government area,” he said. “Opportunities to take part were varied, accessible and engaging, and we sincerely thank the community for their input. “The result is a plan that is truly reflective of what our community aspires Wagga Wagga to be.” The community’s vision for the future as outlined in Wagga View,
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Community Strategic Plan 2040 is as follows: “In 2040 Wagga Wagga will be a thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive community on the Murrumbidgee. “Rich in opportunity, choice, learning and environment, Wagga is a place where paths cross and
READ THE COMMUNITY’S VISION! You can read the document in full online:
wagga.nsw.gov.au/waggaview
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C O M M I S S I O N
Applications close: Wednesday 22 March 2017
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
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EVENTWORKS The City of Wagga Wagga is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists for a public art commission.
people meet.” Strategic directions are detailed under the following headings: • Community leadership and collaboration • Safety and health • Growing economy • Our identity and sense of place • Our environment
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