STRATEGIC & COMMUNITY PLAN – COMMUNITY SURVEY

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The newly elected Council is required under the Local Government Act to review its strategic plan within 24 months of its election.

This survey has been prepared to gain information from the community. A similar survey is being used for businesses.

Council is also conducting workshops for various groups, including a specific workshop to be held in Carrieton. More information about these workshops is available via www.orroroo.sa.gov.au

Your assistance in completing this survey will be invaluable to the Council and we thank you for taking the time to complete it. The survey is to be completed by 11 September.

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OPTIONAL RESPONSES

Name of the person completing this survey:

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Are you happy to be contacted regarding your survey responses, should the Council wish to seek further information from you?

Yes

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If yes, please provide us with your best contact details:

Phone number:

Postal address:

Email address:

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REQUIRED RESPONSES

1. ABOUT YOU

Are you a (please tick): (Required.)

Rate payer

Non resident rate-payer

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1.1 Where is your home? (Required.)

Orroroo Township

Carrieton Township

Other Township

Primary Production Farm

Rural Other

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1.2 How long have you lived/owned property in the Council area? (Required.)

1 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

10 - 20 years

20 plus years

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1.3 What is your age group? (Required.)

5 - 15 years

16 - 25 years

25 - 45 years

45 - 65 years

65 plus years

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2. SERVICES

2.1 Indicate at 1 the most important services to 15 the least important services to you (Required.)

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What is not on this list that is important to you?
(Please comment)

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3. YOUR VISION FOR YOUR COUNCIL AREA

In your own words comment on what you want your Council's vision to be for the next 10 years: (Required.)

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4. COUNCIL SERVICES

What do you want your Council to continue to provide by way of services to the community? (Required.)

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What do you want your Council to not continue to provide by way of services to the community? (Required.)

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5. YOUR COUNCIL

Which of the following statements best reflects what you want from your Council? (Required.)

Development planning decisions that improve the amenity and growth of the area

Regulations and by-laws that support a healthy and respectful community

Local roads that are well maintained

Good management of heavy vehicle movements throughout the town and region

Telecommunications and internet connectivity

Energy saving initiatives and support

Affordable housing

Advocacy to the other spheres of government on policies and programs that impact on our community

Equality and targeted support for:
Birth - pre-school
Primary school
Youth
Aged
Disabled
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
Migrants
Other disadvantaged groups

Good financial management

Keeping rates affordable

Promotion of the council area and attraction of tourists and investors

More housing blocks available in the area

Formalised or organised consultation and engagement with the community

Access to health services

Access to childcare services

Recreation, tourism, arts and cultural facilities that celebrate what our community has to offer

Tidy and attractive townships

Management of the environment - clean, green and climate change conscious

Provision and maintenance of the community waste water management scheme

Adoption of consultation and engagement strategies that make sure our voices are heard before decisions are taken

Information about what the council is doing for the community provided on a regular and accessible basis

Access to community grants that might require matched funding

Natural event disaster mitigation/preparation

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Other statements you would insert - comment below:

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6. YOUR SUGGESTED PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES

What key projects/activities do you specifically seek from your Council
Please comment:

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THE CURRENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC/COMMUNITY PLAN

The current plan has a specific focus on:

1.1 Prosperity:

Economic Growth, Sustainable Business and Innovation and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

Orroroo main street upgrade

Leveraging the unique history of the district through the tourism plan

Actively engaging with local industry and small business to support sustainability, new economic activity and job opportunities

Strengthening our identity and raising our profile through branding and advocacy

Prioritising infrastructure needs in transport, telecommunications, energy and water

Leveraging Council's ownership of land to encourage and facilitate increased economic development

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1.2 Lifestyle
Healthy, Safe, Well Serviced, Vibrant Communities and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

Maintain, develop and improve Council's infrastructure to meet current and emerging needs

Strongly advocate with State and Federal governments to retain and improve essential health, childcare, education, telecommunication and transport services

Maintain and enhance productive relationships with progress and community associations across the district

Provide open space and recreation facilities that cater to the diverse needs of our community

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1.3 Leadership:
Advocacy, Financial Prudency, Responsible, Adaptive and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

Maintain honest, open and accountable communication

Demonstrate strong and proactive community leadership on important issues

Enhance relationships with community groups and continue to provide high standard community facilities

Strengthen our brand and identity and celebrate success

Invest in our workforce and leverage opportunities for greater efficiency

Continue to deliver and improve a high standard of customer service

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1.4 Landscape:
Healthy Environment, Sustainability, Best Practice and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

Decision making considers local climate and extreme weather events through approaches to trees, parks pavements and energy

Support tourism development that sustains natural environmental systems

Design and invest in high quality camping sites and walking trails which are considerate and complementary to the natural landscape

Best practice in dog and cat management

Ensure development plans and strategies facilitate opportunities for sustainable development and residential amenity

Work with emergency services to prepare for disaster management and recovery

STRATEGIC & COMMUNITY PLAN – COMMUNITY SURVEY

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* OPTIONAL RESPONSESName of the person completing this survey:

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* Are you happy to be contacted regarding your survey responses, should the Council wish to seek further information from you?

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* If yes, please provide us with your best contact details:

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* REQUIRED RESPONSES1. ABOUT YOUAre you a (please tick): (Required.)

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* 1.1 Where is your home? (Required.)

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* 1.2 How long have you lived/owned property in the Council area? (Required.)

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* 1.3 What is your age group? (Required.)

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* 2. SERVICES2.1 Indicate at 1 the most important services to 15 the least important services to you (Required.)

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* What is not on this list that is important to you?(Please comment)

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* 3. YOUR VISION FOR YOUR COUNCIL AREAIn your own words comment on what you want your Council's vision to be for the next 10 years: (Required.)

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* 4. COUNCIL SERVICESWhat do you want your Council to continue to provide by way of services to the community? (Required.)

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* What do you want your Council to not continue to provide by way of services to the community? (Required.)

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* 5. YOUR COUNCILWhich of the following statements best reflects what you want from your Council? (Required.)

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* Other statements you would insert - comment below:

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* 6. YOUR SUGGESTED PROJECTS/ACTIVITIESWhat key projects/activities do you specifically seek from your CouncilPlease comment:

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* THE CURRENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC/COMMUNITY PLANThe current plan has a specific focus on:1.1 Prosperity:Economic Growth, Sustainable Business and Innovation and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

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* 1.2 LifestyleHealthy, Safe, Well Serviced, Vibrant Communities and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

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* 1.3 Leadership:Advocacy, Financial Prudency, Responsible, Adaptive and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

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* 1.4 Landscape:Healthy Environment, Sustainability, Best Practice and highlights the following:Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

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* ANY OTHER COMMENTS:Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about?

OPTIONAL RESPONSES

Name of the person completing this survey:

Are you happy to be contacted regarding your survey responses, should the Council wish to seek further information from you?

If yes, please provide us with your best contact details:

REQUIRED RESPONSES

1. ABOUT YOU

Are you a (please tick): (Required.)

1.1 Where is your home? (Required.)

1.2 How long have you lived/owned property in the Council area? (Required.)

1.3 What is your age group? (Required.)

2. SERVICES

2.1 Indicate at 1 the most important services to 15 the least important services to you (Required.)

What is not on this list that is important to you?
(Please comment)

3. YOUR VISION FOR YOUR COUNCIL AREA

In your own words comment on what you want your Council's vision to be for the next 10 years: (Required.)

4. COUNCIL SERVICES

What do you want your Council to continue to provide by way of services to the community? (Required.)

What do you want your Council to not continue to provide by way of services to the community? (Required.)

5. YOUR COUNCIL

Which of the following statements best reflects what you want from your Council? (Required.)

Other statements you would insert - comment below:

6. YOUR SUGGESTED PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES

What key projects/activities do you specifically seek from your Council
Please comment:

THE CURRENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC/COMMUNITY PLAN

The current plan has a specific focus on:

1.1 Prosperity:

Economic Growth, Sustainable Business and Innovation and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

1.2 Lifestyle
Healthy, Safe, Well Serviced, Vibrant Communities and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

1.3 Leadership:
Advocacy, Financial Prudency, Responsible, Adaptive and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

1.4 Landscape:
Healthy Environment, Sustainability, Best Practice and highlights the following:

Tick what is still relevant from this list. (Required.)

ANY OTHER COMMENTS:

Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about?