Five themes frame the priorities that are most important to our community. By focusing our efforts on these themes, we will be able to monitor the progress of our City growing even more liveable and vibrant over time. The five liveability themes are:

  • Theme 1 - Our socially connected City

    Our socially connected city is:

    • clean, welcoming and safe
    • inclusive and nurturing
    • diverse, active and socially connected
    • intolerant of all forms of discrimination and inequity.

  • Theme 2 - Our thriving natural environment

    Our thriving natural environment supports:

    • natural spaces for wildlife and people
    • a green City shaded by trees
    • sustainable planning, design, development and conservation
    • sustainable use of drinking and other water sources.

  • Theme 3 - Our well-built city

    Our well-built city includes:

    • well planned neighbourhoods with linking footpaths, bike lanes and active transport options
    • lots of parks and open spaces in unique local suburbs
    • efficient public transport and a free flowing road network
    • accessible schools, recreation and leisure facilities, a public hospital and health and community services.

  • Theme 4 - Our strong local economy

    Our strong local economy provides:

    • opportunities for education, job training and lifelong learning
    • a mix of local employment
    • fun and interesting places for residents and visitors
    • unique local business and attractions.

  • Theme 5 - Our actively engaged people

    Our actively engaged people are:

    • having fair, equitable and open dialogue with Council
    • collaborating through accessible and transparent governance processes
    • encouraged to deliberate and contribute to the development of Council projects that affect our lives.