DUNGOG Shire Council has adopted the Community Strategic Plan 2035 and Operational Plan 2025-2026 (which includes the Resourcing Strategy, Budget and Fees & Charges 2025-2026), and an alternate motion of the Delivery Program 2025-2029.
The latter was progressed following a foreshadowed motion put forward by Councillor Fred Paton to adopt option two in the Delivery Program to allow for the refurbishment of Fisher’s Hill Road.
“The Community Strategic Plan sets a 10-year vision, while the Delivery Program and Operational Plan focus on short-to-medium-term strategies for service delivery, infrastructure, financial sustainability, and community wellbeing and the Resourcing Strategy addresses future planning around workforce, finances, and assets,” a Council spokesperson stated.
“Council received an overwhelming response during community consultation of the documents, registering a record total of 79 submissions.
“The high level of community engagement and involvement has been crucial throughout Council’s assessment process, underscoring Council’s commitment to open communication with the community to deliver better outcomes for the Shire.
“The consistent themes indicate strong community expectations for more transparent, equitable, and responsive council planning into the future.”