Brimbank mayor Bruce Lancashire is inviting residents, ratepayers and business owners to increase their participation in council issues of governance.
Cr Lancashire said the idea was to premise Brimbank’s future on the views and ideas of its stakeholders.
Brimbank Community Voice will be a group of community members and businesses who have registered to take part in Council surveys, workshops, focus groups, discussions and more.
Members will be the first to hear about upcoming consultations and opportunities to have a say, and will help Council design and deliver services that meet community needs.
Brimbank Council is inviting residents to join the community voice by 5 May.
“We know many community members want to be more involved in shaping Brimbank’s future. That is why we’re creating Brimbank Community Voice,“ he said.
“By becoming a member you will have the opportunity to give us feedback and ideas and work with other residents to shape the future of our City.“
No special knowledge or experience is needed, just an interest in contributing to the community. Everyone aged 18 years and older is welcome to sign up.
Members of Brimbank Community Voice will be able to put their hand up to participate in the activities that suit their interests and availability. There will be different opportunities to be involved. This may include participating online, face-to-face, or over the phone.
There is no minimum time commitment required, and members can choose to participate when it suits their schedule.
Council will provide support to make sure all members of Brimbank Community Voice can participate.
Members with special needs will be supported to register and participant in the community voice initiative.
