Our region is one where people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, sexualities and abilities are welcomed, celebrated and protected. We are proud of the vibrancy this diversity brings to every aspect of our lives.
Our townships are places of nature, warmth and a sense of community. Our streets and public squares are filled with movement, colour and inclusion.
Our parks and open spaces provide a place for reflection and respite. We can connect with nature everywhere we turn to celebrate the unique natural history we have living in our own backyard.
When we meet, we look out at one of our favourite places in the shire – the beautiful Grampians (Gariwerd) – and acknowledge and celebrate our Traditional Custodians of the land, part of the longest surviving culture in the world. Our region is an Aboriginal homeland where we walk alongside Traditional Custodians on a shared path towards treaty, justice and reconciliation with First Peoples.
Introducing our Community Vision 2041
In 2021, council developed a community vision for the next 20 years, a guiding material which clearly outlines the aspirations for our municipality and will inform the strategic planning and decision-making processes for the future of Northern Grampians Shire.
Our vision is simple - to love where we live.
How it's applied
Every four-years, council collates a new Council Plan which contains the strategic goals and objectives our community want us to achieve over the next four-year term. It's collated following extensive community engagement and aligns with council's role and responsibilities as a local government representative.
The goals and objectives outline in the Council Plan must align with the overarching Community Vision and provide a clear path for how council is aiming to achieve this aspiration for our residents.
2025-29 Council Plan goals and alignment with our vision
Our current Council Plan aims to deliver our vision but committing to the following five goals which are underpinned by 15 clear strategies over the next four-years.
