Residents encouraged to ‘have their say’ on the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) 2019-2024 Corporate…

Council will invite the community to comment on a draft version of the Toowoomba Region 2019-2024 Corporate Plan this month.

TRC Mayor Paul Antonio said the new Plan will direct Council’s work for the next five years.

“The Plan will set out Council’s 5 year vision to 2024 and outline how we plan to support a safe, healthy and engaged region, Mayor Antonio said. 

“The Plan will include a vision, mission statement, goals and actions to ensure the region's future meets the needs and expectations of the community.

“It will provide direction for Council as an organisation and guide decision-making, allocation of resources and actions of Councillors and staff over the life of the Plan.

“The strategic actions identified in the Plan will form the basis of Council’s annual Operational and Financial Plans,” Mayor Antonio said.

Toowoomba Regional Council’s Finance and Business Strategy Committee Chair, Cr Mike Williams said the draft Plan has been developed through feedback received during the life of the 2014-2019 Corporate Plan, a review of existing Council policies and strategies, outcomes of a 2015 regional branding exercise and results of the 2017 Community Survey.

“We are now seeking community feedback on a draft version of the Plan. Community feedback will be used to guide the development of the final Plan adopted by Council in early 2019,” Cr Williams said.

“I urge everyone to share their thoughts and ideas on the draft Plan by attending one of the community workshops happening around the region this month.

“A draft version of the Plan will be available online and in hard copy at Council’s Customer Service Centres from Thursday 1 November 2018.

“The community can also provide feedback in writing until 5pm on Friday November 30, 2018.”

To register for the workshops or for more information please visit Council’s ‘your say’ website or call Council on 4688 8614.

For more information on the 2019-2024 Corporate Plan, please visit http://yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/corporate-plan; call Council on 131 872 and quote 2019-2024 Corporate Plan or email [email protected].