Using Community Views to Shape Clarence 2035
Clarence Valley Council’s strategic plan, The Clarence 2035, sets out a bold, community-driven vision for the region’s future, underpinned by the principle of shared ownership. A cornerstone of this plan is the Community Views Survey (Oct–Nov 2024), which provided critical insight into local priorities and directly influenced both the strategic direction and the measurement framework of the plan. This mirrors a similar approach taken by Northern Beaches Council in NSW, where community insights are not only used to inform policy but also to evaluate progress over time.