Sustainability strategy gets the green light

Update: 29 September, 2022

Sustainability Strategy gets the green light 

The final Sustainability and Resilience Strategy was adopted at the September council meeting. To view the strategy click here

During the public exhibition period of the draft strategy, council received 35 submissions and 100 written responses. This feedback was taken into consideration for the final document. 

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the strategy during the engagement phase. 

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Will this Strategy help make our Shire more sustainable and resilient?

In our first round of engagement 53% of respondents said our current way of living in the Macleay Valley was NOT environmentally sustainable. Do you think these actions will make our region more sustainable and resilient?

What have we heard from community? 

In 2021 we heard from over 60 community members about the barriers and opportunities to living sustainably in the Macleay Valley. The following were identified as the most important for community:

- Education and information

- Preparing for climate change

- Liveability and resilience of urban areas

- Communication and collaboration

Council has developed the Sustainability and Resilience Strategy based on this community feedback.

What are the key themes of the Strategy? 

Do you agree with the actions? 

Complete the survey to let us know if you agree with the actions listed in the Sustainability and Resilience Strategy.

You can also provide a written submission to the address below:

General Manager

Kempsey Shire Council

PO BOX 3078

West Kempsey 2440

Making a submission through these methods will ensure your opinions are part of the evaluation completed before any recommendations are made to Council.

Feedback closes Friday 29 July 2022 4PM.