Theme 1
As I get older, I want to maintain my independence. How will you support me in this?
The draft Community Plan 2025-2029 reflects the hopes, priorities and aspirations of residents within the City of Whittlesea and incorporates the Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Disability Action Plan. The draft Community Action Plan 2025-2026 sets out the actions Council will focus on delivering in the first year of the Community Plan 2025-2029.
The draft plans were informed by extensive community consultation, with more than 1,300 people providing input, including:
- 793 in-person surveys completed
- 504 surveys completed on Engage Whittlesea
- 20 pop-up engagement stalls
- Workshops and meetings with key stakeholders
Once adopted, the plan will continue to be reviewed and refined to ensure it remains relevant, responsive and grounded in what matters most to the community.
Themes and strategic priorities
The draft plan is built around 12 themes that reflect different aspects of community life.
These 12 themes form a blueprint for how we will work with the community to make City of Whittlesea a more connected, inclusive, sustainable and vibrant place for all.
There are 55 strategic priorities that Council have committed to delivering over the next four years. The Community Action Plan 2025 - 2026 shows the priorities Council will focus on in the first year. The Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Disability Action Plan have been embedded into these 55 strategic priorities to ensure community health and wellbeing is at the core of our work.
Read more information about each theme and the strategic priorities below (to scroll to next themes select the arrow on far right)
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Theme 2
I’m a parent or carer. How will you help children thrive through different life stages?
Theme 3
I will have different transportation needs across my lifetime. How will you help me get around easily?
Theme 4
I want to protect the environment and be ready for a changing climate. How will you support our community and neighbourhood to be green and sustainable?
Theme 5
I want our streets, neighbourhoods and waterways to be clean. How will you manage waste and encourage people to do the right thing?
Theme 6
I like being physically active and enjoy the outdoors. How will I be able to do this locally?
Theme 7
I want to feel physically, culturally and psychologically safe in my community. What will you do to keep me free from harm and promote responsible and respectful behaviour?
Theme 8
I’m proud to live here. How will you ensure my neighbourhood meets our diverse housing needs, is functional and well-designed?
Theme 9
I’m a business owner. How will you support the local economy and help businesses create local employment opportunities?
Theme 10
I love being part of my community – meeting people, getting involved and exploring different neighbourhoods. How will you help me stay connected, feel welcome and enhance my health and wellbeing?
Theme 11
I want to contribute to Council decisions and stay up to date. How will you keep me informed, seek my views and make it easy for me to engage with Council?
Theme 12
As a ratepayer, I expect Council to operate efficiently and effectively. What will you do to ensure resources are being used wisely?
Have your say
Share your thoughts on the Draft Community Plan 2025 - 2029 and the Draft Community Action Plan 2025- 26 the following ways:
📝 Fill in short survey
💬 Talk to us at one of our in-person pop-ups
📝 Survey
💬 Pop-ups
In-person pop-ups
Come along and speak to the project team in person at the following times and locations.Thursday 24 July 2025 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Whittlesea Services Hub
Whittlesea Services Hub (Street Front)
63 Church Street
WhittleseaFriday 25 July 2025 02:30 pm to 04:30 pm
Mill Park Stables Shopping Centre
Mill Park Stables Shopping Centre
(Out front of Fulllife Pharmacy)314-360 Childs Road
Mill ParkWednesday 30 July 2025 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre
Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre
52 Main Street
Thomastown
