A safe city where everyone belongs

Increasing our community spirit, enriching our quality of life and enjoying a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Where...

We have a great place to live, learn, work and play, at every stage of life
We have access to a range of services, facilities and infrastructure to support and enhance our lifestyle
We feel safe and secure
Our community supports diversity and is welcoming, involved and caring
We can all afford to live and there are options for those that need assistance
We have access to a wide range of cultural activities
Our culture is enriched by dynamic and creative people
We are healthy and active and enjoy life in a clean and healthy environment
We are friendly and know our neighbours
We are enriched by the diversity of our coastal, hinterland and rural communities

Find out the Council's Corporate Plan 2009-2014 will help deliver this vision of our Bold Future.

Headline Target:
By 2040 our city has the highest proportion of residents who feel a sense of belonging to their community.