Members of the public will have greater access to councillors and senior council staff next month as they commit to more local markets and community days.
The move is part of a council plan to "gather feedback on the future plans prepared for the Shire" according to a council spokesperson.
Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick said Councillors were keen to meet and chat with as many members of the community as possible.
"We're going where the action is," he said.
"Local markets and community days provide the ideal opportunity for Councillors to meet people where they're at ... where they live and in a relaxed and informal setting."
Cr Fitzpatrick said Councillors welcomed feedback about upcoming projects and the future plans the newly elected Council team had developed for the shire.
"The Bega Valley Community Strategic Plan 2042 and Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan provide the roadmap for the shire," he said.
"Staff and Councillors have spent quite some time assessing our priorities and resources so we can build a strong plan for the future.
"We're coming to Bemboka, Cobargo, Bermagui, Merimbula, Bega and Eden and want to meet as many people as possible.
"Look for the Council marquee at events or locations in these towns and let us know what you think about our plans for the future."
Councillors in the Community schedule
- Saturday, May 7: The Drive into Bemboka Community Day at the Bemboka Hall car park from 10am to 11.30am.
- Wednesday, May 11: Valiant Coffee Nook on Main Street, Cobargo, from 9am to 10.30am.
- Thursday, May 12: Bermagui Growers and Makers Markets at the Bermagui Country Club from 3.30pm to 5pm.
- Sunday, May 15: Merimbula Seaside Markets at Ford Park from 9am to 10.30am.
- Friday, May 20: Bega SCPA Markets at Littleton Gardens from 9.30am to 11am.
- Saturday, May 21: Eden Community Markets from 9am to 10.30am.
Joel Erickson
Contact me at j.erickson@austcommunity.com.au or 0447 796 748.
Contact me at j.erickson@austcommunity.com.au or 0447 796 748.
