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* 1. Name

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* 2. The City of Stirling’s long-term vision for the future is:

The City of Stirling will be a place where people choose to live, work, visit and invest. We will have safe and thriving neighbourhoods with a range of housing, employment and recreational opportunities. We will engage with our diverse community to help shape our future into the City of Stirling – City of Choice.

What do love about the City? Describe what will differentiate the City of Stirling in 10 years?

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* 3. Social: People will be encouraged to be active through a variety of exciting events and recreational activities.

Residents will feel safe and there will be access to quality health and care services to meet the changing needs of the community. The City of Stirling will be a place where people from diverse backgrounds will be included and respected.
 
How important do you consider the following initiatives to be? 

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Health and Wellbeing
Active and Vibrant - recreation, arts, events & learning
Inclusive and Involved (volunteering and participation)
Safe and Secure Communities

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* 4. Built: The City of Stirling will have beautiful streetscapes, open spaces and a range of housing choices creating a strong sense of place. The City will be accessible with sustainable transport solutions, safer roads and parking availability.

How important do you consider the following initiatives to be? 

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Local access to services and quality facilities
Housing Choice
Travel Choice - public transport, walking, cycling
Safer Roads and Smart Parking

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* 5. Sustainable Environment: The City of Stirling will value, protect and improve the environment by using natural resources wisely, reducing the impact of our activities on the environment and protecting wildlife and natural habitats. The City will support and encourage everyone in the community to work for a sustainable future.

How important do you consider the following initiatives to be?

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Clean and Waste Wise City
Energy Wise City
Water Wise City
Flourishing Wildlife and Natural Habitat
Beautiful Streetscapes and Open Spaces (inc. tree canopy)

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* 6. Prosperous City: The City of Stirling will foster business development and employment opportunities making it a great place to invest. Our attractions and events will stimulate tourism, increasing the number of visitors to our City.

How important do you consider the following to be?

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Attraction of investment for residential
Commercial and industrial development
Strengthening tourism (attractions and events)

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* 7. Making it Happen - Governance: The City of Stirling will continue to be recognised both regionally and nationally as a Council committed to quality services and continuous improvement.

We will build on this reputation while continuing to be among the best performing local governments in Australia and beyond. Residents will be informed and involved in important local issues and improved technology will create a connected community with many of the City’s services available online.

How important do you consider the following to be?

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Accountability and transparency
Efficiency and effectiveness (inc. prudent financial management and future planning)
Employer of Choice
Building strong partnerships with community government and stakeholders
Customer Focus and Two Way Dialogue with residents (including face to face and online)
Asset management for current and future benefit
Access to Council information and services online

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* 8. Budget

Local governments always need to work out where to spend money and how to get the balance right.  Help us to understand your priorities for spending by filling out this ‘budget list’ against the key areas discussed above. 

Imagine you have $100.  How much would you spend on each area?

Please ensure your answers do not exceed $100 in total.

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* 9. Further information (optional)

Finally, please tell us a little bit about yourself.

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