Your voice shapes our future

As we develop our next Council Plan's strategic objectives, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to share your feedback to help guide the future of our shire. Have your say and be part of the journey.

The Council Plan informs all our work, decision making and strategic direction over the next 4 years to work towards the aspirations of the Community Vision 2040.

Across 4 deliberative engagement sessions in early 2025, a community panel worked together and reviewed the Community Vision 2040. (See the document library on this page).

The community panel identified a number of priority areas for the future to inform how Council can respond to its growth in a financially sustainable way. These priority areas have helped shape the draft strategic objectives which will set the direction of the next Council Plan 2025-2029 and inform the long term financial, asset and liveability plans.

How to provide your feedback

Please take a look at the draft strategic objectives and the community panel's priorities listed below then complete the short survey or meet us in person at engagement pop ups being held across the shire.

The community panel priorities

  • Stronger connections and community cohesion
  • Enhance wellbeing and access to healthcare
  • Address community safety

Community panel priority

  • Efficient, sustainable infrastructure that support future needs

Community panel priority

  • Preventative and mitigative actions on climate change

Community panel priority

  • Support local businesses and industries

Community panel priority

  • Prudent financial management

Come and chat to the team!

Share your feedback with us at the activities planned across Cardinia Shire over the next few months.

Cardinia Lakes Neighbour Day, Bonneville Parade - Sunday 30 March. 11 am to 1 pm

  • Emerald PAVED Fun Festival. Gemco Car Park, Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Sunday 6 April 10.00 am to 3.00 pm.
  • Koo Wee Rup, Cochrane Park. Tuesday 8 April 12 noon to 1.30 pm
  • Beaconsfield Train Station. Wednesday 9 April 7.00 am to 8.00 am
  • Pakenham Library. Thursday 10 April 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
  • Emerald Parkrun. Emerald Lake Park. Saturday 12 April 7.30 to 9.00 am
  • Officer District Park. Wednesday 16 April 10.00 to 12 noon
  • Lakeside Market, Pakenham. Sunday 20 April. 8.00 am to 12 noon
  • Lang Lang Recreation Reserve. Monday 21 April 8.00 am to 10.00 am
  • Bunyip Community Market. Sunday 27 April. 8.00 to 1.00 pm.
  • Cardinia Life Pakenham. Friday 2 May 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
  • Pakenham Train Station. Tuesday 6 May 7.30 am to 9.00 am.
  • Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve. Tuesday 6 May 3pm until 5 pm.
  • Officer Community Market, 16-18 Tivendale Road, Officer. Saturday 10 May 10.00 am to 3.00 pm.

Privacy Statement

We will be collecting your information for the purpose of inviting feedback on the draft strategic objectives to update the next Council Plan and associated strategic documents. To see our complete Privacy Policy here.

Cardinia Shire Council Privacy Collection Statement

Personal information collected by Council, or its contractors, is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. The personal information will be held securely and used solely by Council for these purposes and/or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if required or permitted by legislation, and who are bound by substantially similar obligations. The applicant understands that the personal information provided is for the above purpose and that they may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information. Requests for access and/or correction should be made to Council’s Privacy Officer on 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au