New project to create grassroots change in local communities. Lismore City Council will be visiting seven rural communities over the next 18 months to create action plans with local people that reflect each community’s unique wants and needs. Council’s Community Engagement and Partnering Team will hold a series of two-day Community Planning Workshops during which residents are encouraged to share ideas for community projects they can undertake with Council’s support. The planning day feedback will form the basis of Community Plans and people will be invited to join Community Panels in the seven different areas to oversee the implementation of key actions. Council’s Partnering and Community Engagement Officer Casie Hughes said the idea is to inspire community leadership and volunteering with plans that are project and activity based, engendering community ownership and participation. “We know from experience that each small community in the Lismore Local Government Area has its own unique character and needs, so we knew right from the beginning that a one-size-fits-all approach would not work,” Casie explained. “We are looking for community members that have fresh ideas, creativity, enthusiasm and energy. If you have passion for your community, then please join this process.” The aim of the first Community Planning Day is to explore people’s thoughts, ideas and aspirations, and to document these into actions and objectives. At the second Community Planning Day, Council staff will return with a draft plan to further identify priorities and feasibility of projects. “This is your chance to have a say in planning the future of your community,” Casie said. “We want to help facilitate grassroots projects that change communities for the better. To do that effectively we need committed and willing local people.” The Community Planning Days for The Channon, Terania Creek, Tuntable Creek, Koonorigan and Keerrong communities are as follows: Planning Day One Where: The Channon Hall When: 31 January 2014 Start: 9.30am for 10am Finish: 3.30pm RSVP: 9 January 2015 Planning Day Two Where: Koonorigan Hall When: 28 February 2015 Start: 9.30am for 10am Finish: 3.30pm RSVP: 9 February 2015 The Community Planning Days for Wyrallah, Tregeagle, Lindendale, Monaltrie, Marom Creek, Tucki Tucki, Tuckurimba, North Woodburn, Green Forest and Buckendoon communities are as follows: Planning Day One Where: Wyrallah Hall When: 14 February 2014 Start: 9.30am for 10am Finish: 3.30pm RSVP: 2 February 2015 Planning Day Two Where: Tregeagle Hall When: 7 March 2015 Start: 9.30am for 10am Finish: 3.30pm RSVP: 20 February 2015 People are asked to bring lunch or a plate to share on the day. If you live in or around these communities and want to register your attendance at a Community Planning Day, contact Lizette Twisleton or Casie Hughes on 1300 87 83 87.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 20:26:03 +0000
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