Whittlesea council has formally adopted its Community Plan for 2025-29 in a bid to guide the municipality’s growth and wellbeing over the next four years.
Developed over 12 months, the plan was shaped by one of council’s largest ever community engagement programs, involving more than 4500 residents, local organisations and stakeholders.
The new plan aims to set a clear direction for how council will attempt to work alongside the community to improve wellbeing, liveability and equality across Whittlesea.
Grounded in community feedback and the collection of local data, the plan is built around 12 key themes that work to reflect everyday life across Whittlesea’s municipality.
Council has drawn focus to community safety, connected and accessible transport, environmental enjoyment and participation in local culture and services.
The plan also brings together council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and Disability Action Plan into a single strategic framework, working to achieve coordinated action and transparency.
To assist with reaching these goals, Whittlesea council endorsed a companion document in the Community Action Plan 2025-26 as a revised plan that outlines 46 specific initiatives for the year ahead.
City of Whittlesea Mayor Martin Taylor said the plan reflected the “collective voices and vision” of the community.
“More than 4500 community voices have contributed through surveys, pop-up sessions and workshops, shaping 12 themes that reflect what matters most to our residents,” he said.
“Together, the Community Plan and Action Plan provide a clear, transparent and accountable roadmap, ensuring that every decision we make is guided by evidence, integrity and community priorities.”
The Community Plan also addresses local issues raised by residents and councillors, including community safety, mental wellbeing, homelessness, housing affordability, waste management, and employment barriers.
Council also made a point to commit to tangible improvements, including safer roads, better transport, greener parks and more accessible community spaces.
