Stanley Community Resilience Plan
Engagement for the community resilience planning project for Stanley has now closed. The draft plan will be available to review on the website during the month of July 2024 for final contributions.
Thank you to everyone who has been involved so far - your thoughts and ideas were crucial in shaping this important process.
We had a high level of engagement from the Stanley community, with people contributing online here, attending the Resilience Conversation sessions with Paul Ryan from the Australian Resilience Centre in October 2023, coming along to the pop-up sessions, and an amazing turnout at the Stanley CommunityContinue reading
Engagement for the community resilience planning project for Stanley has now closed. The draft plan will be available to review on the website during the month of July 2024 for final contributions.
Thank you to everyone who has been involved so far - your thoughts and ideas were crucial in shaping this important process.
We had a high level of engagement from the Stanley community, with people contributing online here, attending the Resilience Conversation sessions with Paul Ryan from the Australian Resilience Centre in October 2023, coming along to the pop-up sessions, and an amazing turnout at the Stanley Community Celebration on Sunday 14 April. 61 people cast their votes on the draft actions at the celebration which told us where the strongest levels of community support are. The action plan is organised into the three strategic themes as identified by the community:
1. SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND GOOD PLANNING
- Residents want to preserve the rural character of Stanley.
- They want economic growth in the town centre that enables a variety of commercial, business and community activities to take place.
- Planning for improved pedestrian and cycle paths is a high priority.
2. INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND ASSETS
- Invest in the existing community spaces to ensure they are fit for future purpose.
- Stanley is a connected community who are seeking more opportunities and spaces to connect, and to support the more vulnerable residents.
- Stanley’s natural resources need to be preserved, protected, and promoted.
3. INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION ON CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE
- The community want to be better informed and prepared for a changing climate and more extreme weather events, as well as bushfire.
- The community are knowledgeable and have the skills to establish energy resilience in Stanley, however they need support to make it happen.
- Managing risks requires collaboration and for everyone to do their part.
The actions aim to proactively address current and future challenges in Stanley. Many of these actions can be initiated immediately at the community level, while others will require collaborations between Council, community and relevant services, agencies, and businesses. Many projects will require additional funding streams to be sourced.
You will be able to read the full draft plan, along with the draft actions, in June 2024.
You can read the Community Resilience Discussions Report - December 2023 here.
Background
At Council’s April 2023 meeting, a proposal was supported to undertake small township community planning in Barnawartha and Stanley.
This work is funded through Emergency Recovery Victoria with a focus on emergency preparedness and community resilience in these locations.
The purpose of this Community Plan is to provide a framework for achievable and place-based action that will enable Stanley to meet the needs of the existing and future community.
It provides a roadmap for what needs to be preserved, protected, and improved to retain the unique rural, historic, agricultural, and natural environments that defines Stanley. This plan has been developed entirely through consultation with those who live and work in Stanley and it builds on previous community and Council planning processes.
This Community Plan provides a well-coordinated approach to make the village even better and address the changes driven by and for the community. This plan tackles the core challenges that Stanley may face in the future by being proactive and suggesting ways to leverage the village’s unique strengths.
Project Promotion
The following methods were used to communicate to Stanley residents about the plan, the process, and ways to get involved:
- Engaged Indigo Website
- The Your Indigo Newsletter
- The Nine Mile News
- Stanley Community Email
- Stanley Community Facebook Page
- Posters on notice boards, local businesses, and Post Office
- Letterbox Drop
Project Stages
- August 2023 - Internal and External Stakeholder review - meeting with clubs, individuals and relevant Council officers for direct input
- September 2023 - Engaged Indigo site launched for online feedback
- October 2023 - Resilience Conversations sessions with Paul Ryan
- December 2023 - Report from the Resilience Conversations is published on the website
- February 2024 - Pop-up sessions
- April 2024 - Stanley Community Celebration
- May 2024 - Draft report is submitted to Council for review
- July 2024 - Draft plan is put on public exhibition for a final round of feedback
- August 2024 - Final plan is presented to Council for adoption
What's Next?
The plan belongs to the community. They have identified actions which will preserve what they love about Stanley and in what ways they want to see growth and change. Some of these are easily achieved at a community or individual level, without the need for Council involvement or additional funding. Others are more complex and will require collaboration between community and Council, and sometimes businesses or other key stakeholders. Many actions will require external funding sources to make them a reality.
The Community Plan will be embedded into the Council Plan with reportable actions. Progress towards the achievement of the Community Plan priorities will be tracked, monitored, and evaluated for success measures.
It's important to remember that while the plan will be ready in 2024, many of the actions may be subject to grant or other funding conditions. There may also be significant disruptors that we can't yet foresee that could change the plan.
Community Planning is: | Community Planning is not: |
About creating places that people love | Delivering a project |
People focused | A design-led masterplan or policy |
Inclusive and collaborative | One-off events or artworks |
Visionary, but also practical | Just about visible outcomes |
Letting go and sharing the responsibility | Done by one person or team |
Flexible and adaptable | Infrastructure upgrades alone |
Designed for sustainable development | Strategic or Statutory Planning decision making |
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Share Where do you see Stanley in 30 years? on Facebook Share Where do you see Stanley in 30 years? on Twitter Share Where do you see Stanley in 30 years? on Linkedin Email Where do you see Stanley in 30 years? link
Where do you see Stanley in 30 years?
about 2 months agoCLOSED: This ideas board has concluded,Where do you see the opportunities for innovation in Stanley in the next 10 years? 20 years? 30 years? Tell us your vision! You can add photos, videos or send us links to other sites.
Roger8 months agoReinstatement of the local school along with set up of a youth and community centre and separate space for the post office.
0 comment0Roger8 months agoCentral Town area of Stanley clearly defined (suggest what is currently 60kmph speed limited area)
Central Town area of Stanley clearly defined (suggest what is currently 60kmph speed limited area) that has planning approval for commercial outlets like shops and cafes, possibly another pub.
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Share What do you love about living here? on Facebook Share What do you love about living here? on Twitter Share What do you love about living here? on Linkedin Email What do you love about living here? link
What do you love about living here?
about 2 months agoCLOSED: This ideas board has concluded,What is happening already that you love? How do we ensure it continues into the future?
Trakbashir9 months agoGreen spaces to explore, peace & quiet, natural beauty.
0 comment0Roger8 months agoThe people in this community make this place work as it does - there are plenty of characters and hence ideas about how things need to be.
0 comment0Av9 months agoCommunity safety - road safety and bushfire prevention.
I love that Stanley, particularly as it is not like Beechworth or Yack! We are a small rural community in a beautiful part of NE Vic. However, we are in an Extreme Bushfire risk area. Our roads are in poor condition and implementing the ISC road classifications for bushfire prevention would make a significant diffence. Not only for the road's day to day use, but importantly for access and egress during all emergencies.
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Share What could disrupt the vision for the future? on Facebook Share What could disrupt the vision for the future? on Twitter Share What could disrupt the vision for the future? on Linkedin Email What could disrupt the vision for the future? link
What could disrupt the vision for the future?
about 2 months agoCLOSED: This ideas board has concluded,Pandemic? Bushfire? More extreme weather patterns? Ageing sewerage system? Water security? What keeps you awake, and what do we do about it?
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Share What is your transformational idea for Stanley? on Facebook Share What is your transformational idea for Stanley? on Twitter Share What is your transformational idea for Stanley? on Linkedin Email What is your transformational idea for Stanley? link
What is your transformational idea for Stanley?
about 2 months agoCLOSED: This ideas board has concluded,We've heard from some community members their ideas for transformational projects for Stanley. Imagine that money is no issue - what would you do?
Roger8 months agoA central part of Stanley that has functioning school, community centre and post office along with small commercial outlets.
town that has a functioning school and community centre, post office, artisan craft outlets, viable niche agricultural businesses, local health service providers and so on
0 comment0Michael Nuck9 months agoImagine the stanley wetlands as a showcase of endemic fauna and flora with weeds and ferral animals elimanted/excluded a bit like cranbourne
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Key Dates
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27 August 2024
Community Resilience Discussions - Report - Paul Ryan
Lifecycle
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Internal and External Stakeholder Review
Stanley Community Resilience Plan has finished this stageMeet with Kate to discuss your vision for Stanley.
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Strengthening our Resilience
Stanley Community Resilience Plan has finished this stageJoin the community discussions with Paul Ryan throughout October to explore how to get from here, to where you want to go.
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Community Feedback on draft plan & pop-ups
Stanley Community Resilience Plan has finished this stageWhat’s great about Stanley today? What could it look and feel like in the future?
Contribute your voice to your community plan and identify actions that matter to you by attending a pop-up session or reading the report on the website and getting in touch with feedback.
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Community Event
Stanley Community Resilience Plan has finished this stageThis is the final opportunity to have an in-person say on the draft plan, and to have some fun doing it!
What to expect
- Free pizza supported by the Stanley Cutters
- Free scones with jam and cream by Anita from Hillsborough Quality Nuts
- Live music from The Indigo Project
- Craft & Games with Forever Young Creative Kids Collective
- Free Donuts from the Dough Bros
- Free apple juice from Snowline
- Free Fairy Floss from Bos Family Treats
- Weaving with Cate Ferguson
- Local produce prize packs to give away
- Stalls from Landcare, Spring Ditch! and the community planning team
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Focus on Economic Development and Strategic Planning
Stanley Community Resilience Plan has finished this stageThe Community Planning process is just one of three Council processes that are getting underway. If you are a business owner, local resident or have ideas to share about the economic growth of your town, you can contribute to the Economic Vitality - Our future Economic Development Strategy
Also coming soon is the Housing Review - this is Town Planning by the planning department to assess the growth and housing needs of your town. Updates and opportunities will be shared via our website and the expected timeframe for community engagement to begin is early 2024.
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Under Review
Stanley Community Resilience Plan is currently at this stageContributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
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Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Stanley Community Resilience PlanThe final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
Prior Planning Documents
Who's Listening
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Phone 0428 662 412 Email kate.otoole@indigoshire.vic.gov.au -
Phone 0461254123 Email jessica.oldmeadow@indigoshire.vic.gov.au