Listening Post series kicks off in Nelson
Published on 10 July 2023
Glenelg Shire residents are invited to take the opportunity to chat with Councillors and staff about local projects, highlight ideas and more as Council’s Listening Post program gets underway for 2023.
Nelson will play host to the first of Council’s 2023 – 2024 Listening Posts, with a drop in session being held from 11am-1pm at the Nelson Hotel on Friday 21 July 2023.
“The Listening Posts are designed to provide an informal, relaxed opportunity for the community to meet with Councillors and staff to exchange information and ideas,” explained Glenelg Shire Mayor Cr Scott Martin.
“Our 2021-2025 Council Plan makes a commitment to host engagement sessions, and we know that many community members do not wish to attend a formal meeting or appointment to discuss ideas for their township or relevant group.
“As a result, the Listening Posts provide a more relaxed setting for residents to feel comfortable to ‘drop in’ and share their ideas.
“Our first Listening Post will take place on Friday 21 July in Nelson as promised at the March Council meeting . I encourage Nelson residents to drop in anytime between 11am – 1pm at the Nelson Hotel.
“There is no need to RSVP, simply come down and share your ideas - this could be on improvements for the town, ideas on current and future services or simply just to touch base and connect with Council.”
Cr Martin thanked all those who provided feedback via a survey on Council’s Your Say Glenelg website about the Listening Posts earlier this year.
“We released a survey a few months ago to determine the community’s preferred dates, times, and locations to host the Listening Post sessions across the Shire,” he said.
“I thank the community groups and individuals who took the time to provide their preferences - we received a number of responses that helped us set the 2023/2024 program.
“Our first Listening Post is taking place in Nelson, but for communities outside of Nelson rest assured over the next 12 months we are scheduled to visit Merino, Portland, Dartmoor, Narrawong, Heywood and Casterton.
“The online Listening Post will also be reactivated on Council’s YourSay Glenelg website, allowing you to share your ideas at any time.
“If you don’t have access to a computer or the internet, devices are in the process of being installed at our Customer Service Centres and our friendly customer service staff will be on hand to help you submit this form.”
Nelson Listening Post
Nelson Hotel
Friday 21 July
11am – 1pm