Corryong has their say at Community Workshop with Council

On Wednesday 5 May, Corryong community members shared their ideas and aspirations for the future of Towong Shire at a Community Workshop hosted by Towong Shire Council.

Feedback received from Community Workshops across the Shire will form the basis of a new Community Vision and 4-year Council Plan, outlining the Council’s major priorities for the new Council term.

The Corryong workshop was attended by Towong Shire Council CEO Juliana Phelps, Cr Peter Dikschei and Cr Andrew Whitehead, along with 18 members of the community.

Hosted by an independent facilitator, the hands-on session proved to be very productive and insightful for both Council staff and community members.

Key themes discussed included the need for childcare and early years education options in Corryong, housing affordability and availability challenges, planning and land management processes and much more.

Deputy Mayor Peter Dikschei thanked the community members who made the time to come along and voice their ideas for the future of Towong Shire.

“It was great to see the session attended by such passionate and engaged Corryong community members”.

“We heard what’s important to the community and how to overcome some of the challenges faced, not only by the Corryong community but the Shire more broadly” he said.

Community Workshops have also been held in Tallangatta, Bellbridge, Mitta Mitta and Walwa over the last two weeks.

The draft Council Plan 2021-2025 will be released for community feedback in September 2021.