Singleton Council has released its draft community strategic plan, called Create Singleton 2032, which will guide and shape the community for the next 10 years.
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The council's general manager, Jason Linnane, said the people of Singleton had a defined view of what the area should look now and into the future, and, based on extensive consultation with the community in the last 12 months, the draft plan gave the council a "clear pathway to how that can and will be achieved".
"Create Singleton 2032 is an important document because it is the vision set by our community for the Singleton they want in the next 10 years, and the guide for all of council's operations to deliver a Singleton Local Government Area that is a better place to invest, live, work and play," he said.
"From more than 2000 interactions in 2021, we now know that our community want a Singleton that is modern and connected, with all the state-of-the-art facilities and conveniences of cosmopolitan living but without sacrificing the small town feel that makes our towns and villages the special places they are to live.
"The objective and strategies contained within this plan enable us to celebrate our unique local government area, protect our natural assets, optimise opportunities, build resilience, champion inclusion and encourage innovation and creativity."
Mr Linnane said the delivery of Create Singleton 2032 would require shared decision-making and collaborative partnerships with government agencies, non-government organisations, business and the local community.
"The next decade is set to be an exciting and rewarding time for all of us in Singleton as we focus on fulfilling the needs of our community now, as well as look forward to ensure Singleton's ongoing vitality and importance to NSW," he said.
"Create Singleton 2032 puts Council on the front foot - we're on the precipice of significant global change that will have unavoidable impacts for our local community and economy including the impact of COVID, climate change and of course the future of coal and energy production.
"While many of those decisions will be made far beyond the local level, this plan represents how we're responding to the challenges with actions we can take now, together, to drive our community forward and ensure prosperity for generations to come."
The draft Create Singleton 2032, four-year delivery plan, 2022/2023 operational plan and budget, and resourcing strategy will be on public exhibition until May 18.
The council is calling on the community to provide feedback on the plan.
The documents are available to view on the council's website - www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/publicexhibition - or in person at the council's administration building, Singleton Visitor Information Centre or library.
Submissions may be made in writing to the general manager via post to PO Box 314 Singleton NSW 2330 or email council@singleton.nsw.gov.au.
