Client:
Armidale Regional Council in partnership with Straight Talk
Project Overview:
We supported Armidale Regional Council to develop a long-term Community Strategic Plan. At the time, the Council was newly amalgamated, making the need for transparent and accessible community engagement paramount.
We developed a far-reaching program of engagement in towns and villages across the region. Engagement activities were designed to hear about community needs and aspirations and make sure they were captured in the long-term plan. The project aimed to establish a solid foundation for developing the Council’s strategic vision.
Objective:
The primary objective of the project was to create a forward-looking Community Strategic Plan that catered to the unique requirements and aspirations of the newly amalgamated Council’s communities within the Armidale Regional Council region. The project focused on fostering community participation, ensuring inclusivity, and building a shared vision for the future. The plan aimed to guide the Council’s actions in a way that genuinely addressed the region’s needs and goals.
Our Role:
- We were responsible for overseeing and coordinating the entire process of developing the long-term Community Strategic Plan, from initial engagement to the final plan.
- We hosted a series of workshops and pop-up activities in various towns and villages across the Armidale region. These activities served as platforms for collecting input and insights from the local communities, ensuring their voices were heard.
- To establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and community members.
Challenges:
- The project took place in a newly amalgamated Council, which introduced complexity in balancing the aspirations and priorities of previously separate entities.
- The communities within the Armidale Regional Council region are diverse, with distinct needs and priorities. Ensuring that the Community Strategic Plan addressed these varying requirements was a challenge.
Outcome:
The project delivered significant outcomes, including a tailored Community Strategic Plan, empowering local communities to actively participate in shaping the region’s future.
Why Captivate Consulting:
Captivate Consulting places a strong emphasis on transparency and building trust within communities, creating a positive and cooperative atmosphere in which residents are well-informed and actively involved. This creates trust from the community and leads to the best possible outcome for our clients.
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