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                    Council Plan 2017–21

                    Yarra River with city skyline
                    The 2017-2021 Council Plan, incorporating the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, expresses the shared vision of the Council over the next four years.

                    It articulates the outcomes the Council intends to achieve, how it will prioritise efforts and resources, and how it will measure success in meeting the needs of the community.

                    A shared vision for the city

                    In developing its four-year plan, the Council considered the community’s goals and aspirations set out in Future Melbourne 2026. Future Melbourne was refreshed in 2016 with significant input from broad sections of the community, including residents, workers and business owners.

                    Every year, the Council reviews the Council Plan to see if there are any amendments needed. In 2019, the Council endorsed amendments to the Council Plan 2017-21, relating specifically to a minority of indicators used to monitor the progress on the plan.

                    Arabic
                    موجز خطة المجلس للفترة 2017–2021
                    Italian
                    Piano Del Comune Sintesi 2017-2021
                    Somali
                    Qorshaha Golaha 2017-2021 Oo Kooban
                    Spanish
                    Plan Municipal 2017-2021 - Reseña
                    Vietnamese
                    Tóm Tắt Kế Hoạch Hội Đồng Thành Phố 2017-2021

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                    • A city that cares for its environment

                      Environmental sustainability is the basis of all Future Melbourne goals. It requires current generations to choose how they meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to be able to do the same.
                    • A knowledge city

                      In a knowledge city, the collective power of mind and experience drives the city’s prosperity, its ability to compete globally and the quality of life its people enjoy.
                    • A city for people

                      A city for people welcomes all. It is accessible, affordable, inclusive, safe and engaging. It promotes health and wellbeing, participation and social justice.
                    • A creative city

                      Melbourne will be a place that inspires experimentation, innovation and creativity and fosters leaders of ideas and courage.
                    • A prosperous city

                      Melbourne will be regarded as the destination of choice amongst international and local business and enterprise by excelling in its ability to nurture a vibrant economy for those who work, live, study, visit and invest.
                    • A connected city

                      In a connected city, all people and goods can move to, from and within the city efficiently. Catering for growth and safeguarding prosperity will require planning for an efficient and sustainable transport network.
                    • A deliberative city

                      Melbourne will be a leader in using participatory, consultative and innovative approaches to decision-making. The diverse voices of Melbourne will be heard. New information technologies will be used to help citizens engage with local governance processes.
                    • A city planning for growth

                      Melbourne will be a leader in planning for growth and technological advancement. We will guide and influence the future development of the city for the benefit of all city users and in a way that values and celebrates its historical and cultural identity.
                    • A city with an Aboriginal focus

                      Aboriginal culture, knowledge and heritage will enrich the city’s growth and development.
                    • Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan

                      The City of Melbourne is required under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 to prepare a Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan every four years or include public health and wellbeing matters into the Council Plan.

                    Previous council and corporate plans

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