Towards 2042 Community Strategic Plan

Welcome to our Towards 2042 - Snowy Monaro project! We are seeking community input to capture a future vision that reflects our unique local area and lifestyle.

Through the Towards 2042 consultation, Council will guide the community through important discussions on the main ideas and priorities for our local government area. Your feedback will inform a number of critical plans for our Council, which will be documented in a Community Strategic Plan.

Council has a custodial role in initiating and preparing the Community Strategic Plan, but it is a community plan. Many partners, such as state agencies and community groups, will be responsible for its implementation. The Community Strategic Plan ensures the whole community can contribute and work towards a shared vision for a better future.

Towards 2042 asks our local community some key questions, focusing on where we are now, where we want to be in ten years, how we will get there, and how we will know if we’ve been successful.

There are plenty of ways that you can get involved:

• Complete our online survey, click here
• Attend a community pop-up stall

Towards 2042 allows us to consider what we love about where we live, what we’d like our future to look like, and how we will get there.

Towards 2042 FAQs

Q: Who can participate in Towards 2042?

A: All residents and ratepayers in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area are encouraged to have their say on our future through the Towards 2042 consultation process. This can be done through the online survey, our discussion guide, or at one of our drop-in sessions as noted above.

Q: How long will it take me to complete the survey?

A: About 6 minutes

Q: Will my answers be made public?

A: All responses will be redacted and your privacy will be respected at all times. Some survey responses may be de-identified and shared as highlights in the Community Strategic Plan, but they will not be attributed to an individual.

Q: How can I share the survey?

A: You can share the survey but sharing the Your Say Towards 2042 page, sharing a Facebook or other social media post, sharing the QR code. Please pass on the survey link to your friends, family or interested groups within Snowy Monaro Regional Council. We’re keen to hear from as many people as possible.

Q: What if I know someone that wants to contribute, but doesn’t have access to a computer?
A: Access to computers are available at Council’s Libraries. A paper version is available at all Council Offices.

Q: When does the consultation finish?

A: Consultation for this stage of Towards 2042 finishes on 31 July 2021.

Q: Is there a way I can provide further detailed feedback?

A: Yes, please send an email to council at council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au with the subject line: Your Say Towards 2042

Q: What is a Community Strategic Plan and why is it important?

A: All Councils in NSW are required to adhere to the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Framework. In essence, the IP&R Framework begins with the community’s aspirations for the future, not Council’s. It includes a suite of integrated plans that set out a vision and goals and strategic actions to achieve them.

Q: Why does the council create the plan?

A: Council leads the development of the plan on behalf of our community. We take your feedback, collate it and present it to the newly elected Council to help them determine their priorities for their term in office. We have a custodial role in initiating, preparing and maintaining the Community Strategic Plan on behalf of Snowy Monaro Regional Council, but we are not wholly responsible for its implementation. Other partners, such as state agencies and community groups will also be involved in delivering the long-term objectives of the plan.