Hatherleigh Community Vision

Wattle Range Council is seeking input from the people of Hatherleigh in developing the Hatherleigh Community Vision.

What is a Community vision?

Each of the 13 townships of the Wattle Range Council region has its own unique community town plan written by the community, with the assistance of Council, outlining their ideas with the aim of aiding a strategic approach to implementing projects and initiatives over a ten-year period.

The objective of a community vision is to facilitate a living process, allowing priorities and projects to change in line with community needs from year to year.

Our intention is to replace what was the 'Community Town Plan', with the brand new 'Community Vision', which will capture the thoughts and ideas of those living in each town, helping to better guide Council decision making, enhancing community vibrancy, ensuring environmental sustainability, and inspiring innovation.

What projects matter to you?

We want to hear what matters to you and what projects you would like to see Council fund in your town in the future. What should be included in your community's vision?

The reimagined Community Vision will only include projects that can be achieved by Council from discretionary funds. Your project idea could be relating to the following:

• Council buildings, roads, footpaths and drainage
• Parks and gardens, open spaces, walking and cycling trails
• The 'amenity' (look and feel) of the community including signage
• Sport and recreation areas
• Business, tourism and events

Note: See Asset Management Plans for scheduled renewal Program - project ideas should only be for projects not identified in our Asset Management Plans.

Background

In January 2016, Council adopted the Hatherleigh Community Town Plan which outlined a list of projects that were highlighted as a priority for the community.

Previous community priorities

Signage

• Welcome to Hatherleigh Sign
• Update signage on highway to show
  • Community Town Hall
  • Sport and Recreation Centre
  • Football Oval
  • Netball Courts
  • Golf Course
  • Cricket Nets
  • Tennis Courts

Landscaping

• General street planting
• Regular mowing (not slashing)

Tourism & Events

• Develop Hatherleigh RV Camping Area
• Community Events Support

Get involved

There are many ways you can get involved helping to create your towns community vision.

• First step is attending the Community Vision Forum
• Get together with your sporting club, community group or school parents and friends association to discuss potential ideas
• Upload your community vision to the community vision board
• Vote for your favorite community vision. Simply 'like' ❤️ the ideas you would like to see in a future annual business plan and budget.
• Speak to your Elected Members about your ideas.