DESTINATION 2036 – THE FUTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NSW
Over the next 10, 20 and 25 years, our population, technologies and economy are going to change dramatically. As the providers of core services to our communities, it is incumbent upon local government to consider what these changes will mean, both for our communities and for the councils that serve them.
Destination 2036 provides a process and a forum for local government to explore these issues and to consider and develop structures and approaches to local government in NSW that will allow the sector to meet the needs and expectations of our communities of the future.
Destination 2036 is the start of a new way of planning which moves local government in NSW from talking about and reacting to change, to managing change to create a preferred future. In effect, it will begin the strategic plan and delivery program for NSW local government, mirroring key elements of
the integrated planning and reporting frameworks which individual councils are implementing.
Destination 2036 reflects the NSW Government’s commitment to work constructively with local government and to recognise local government as a partner.
The Richmond Valley Community is encouraged to become involved with the Destination 2036 process. There is currently a draft plan available on www.dlg.nsw.gov.au that is seeking feedback on actions that have been identified to date.
