Let us know how we can work with you

Published on 05 June 2025

There is still time for residents to inform Gannawarra Shire Council about how they engage with Council.

Work is occurring to review Council’s Community Engagement policy and develop the next version of its Community Engagement Strategy, which guide Council’s efforts in informing and engaging with residents.

As part of the review process, residents are encouraged to complete the How Can Council Work With You? survey, which asks how people current engage with Council and how they would like Council to engage with them in the future.

“Our Community Engagement policy and strategy are two important documents, as they outline how Council communicates, consults and engages with our residents,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“Effective engagement allows Council to collect valuable information and feedback which is key to supporting local decision making. It also ensures the community is involved in Council’s decisions and processes, offering residents an opportunity to shape and influence projects, services and future direction.”

Residents can complete the How Can Council Work With You? survey between now and 5pm Sunday, 15 June in the following ways:

• Online by clicking on the “How Can Council Work With You?” heading at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay
• By collecting a hard copy of the survey from Council’s Customer Service Centres at Cohuna and Kerang.
• By phoning Council on (03) 5450 9333 during business hours.

“All feedback received via surveys completed and the results of the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey will assist with the revision of the Community Engagement policy, which will be presented to Council for adoption later this year, and the development of the draft version of the Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2030, which Council will further seek your views on in the near future,” Mr Rollinson said.