Strategic Community Plan – major review

The City of Stirling is once again seeking feedback from all corners of the community to guide a major review of the Strategic Community Plan 2018-28, which sets out an ambitious and achievable vision for the City over the next decade and beyond.
 
Over the next four weeks, City employees will be joining local events from markets to fairs and pop-ups at shopping centres, libraries and more to inspire the community to play an active role in developing ideas that will ensure the City of Stirling is flourishing and sustainable into the future.
 
The Strategic Community Plan is the highest strategic document that sets out the City’s vision and objectives across five key result areas:

• Thriving communities
• Vibrant economy
• Liveable neighbourhoods
• Sustainability
• Governance and leadership.

Mayor Mark Irwin said the City had taken steps to cast the net as wide as possible to capture feedback as diverse as the people who call the City home, and the updated plan will then be used to inform the City’s operational plans and budgets.
 
“The City of Stirling has a bold vision for our community; to continue to build the infrastructure and projects needed to maintain our standing as Perth’s second CBD, to provide the services and amenities our community expects, and to ensuring we listen to feedback at every step of the way,” he said.
 
“Fresh out of the local government election period, we head into a major review of our 10-year Strategic Community Plan and it is critical that the voice of each resident and ratepayer is heard and respected.
 
“In leading this Council, I will strive to do this with concerted effort, impactful service and integrity. Over the next month, we will go out of our way, over and above, and far and wide, to hear from local residents about their vision for the future.
 
“Whether that be at your local shopping centre, on a booth at one of our major events, or in your local library, City of Stirling staff are ready to hear your feedback and incorporate your views into the review of our long-term community plan.
 
“It’s easy and quick to provide your feedback, so this is your opportunity to shape our City, to contribute to the future of our community, and we’re so excited for what comes next.”
 
Along with the Shaping Our City online engagement hub which will be open for consultation from Monday 18 October – Monday 8 November, keep an eye out for the City of Stirling’s engagement team at the following locations and events:
 
Events:

• The Square Mirrabooka Shopping Centre, 11.30am – 1.30pm on Tuesday 26 October
• Dog Swamp Shopping Centre (Yokine), 11.30am – 1.30pm on Wednesday 27 October
• Primewest Northlands Shopping Centre (Balcatta), 11.30am – 1.30pm on Thursday 28 October
• Paw-some Day Out – Carine Regional Open Space, 8.30am – 12.30pm on Sunday 31 October
• Inglewood Night Markets, 6.00pm – 9.00pm on Monday 1 November
• Westfield Innaloo, 11.00am - 1.30pm on Wednesday 3 November
• Scarborough Sunset Markets, 5.00pm – 9.00pm on Thursday 4 November.
• Balga Friday Markets, 7.00am – 12.00pm on Friday 5 November
• Summer x Salt Markets, 9.00am – 1.00pm on Saturday 6 November
• Stirling Farmer’s Markets, 7.30am – 11.30am on Sunday 7 November

 
Libraries schedule:

• Karrinyup Library, Mirrabooka Library, Osborne Library: Monday 25 – Sunday 31 October
• Scarborough Library, Balga Leisureplex, Dianella Library: Monday 1 – Sunday 7 November
• Hamersley Public Golf Course, Inglewood Library: Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 November

After consultation, the community’s feedback will be incorporated into an updated Strategic Community Plan that will be presented for Council endorsement in early to mid-2022.
 
To have your say, head to www.stirling.wa.gov.au/scp and make your submission before Monday 8 November 2021.