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Council has adopted its next four-year plan to address the changing needs and priorities of the Knox community, foster growth and development, and ensure the health and wellbeing of residents are at the forefront of everything we do.

The plan delivers on our 10-year community vision, reaffirmed through community engagement:
'Knox: where we connect with our people and our environment, ensuring they are safe, supported and have every opportunity to thrive.'

Knox Mayor, Cr Lisa Cooper said the Council and Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029 was developed with the involvement of over 1,100 community members to ensure the community voice was heard.

“This document represents our promise to the Knox community and delivers on your aspirations and needs,” she said.

“Together, we will maintain and protect our green spaces, work to keep everyone safe with a roof over their heads and nutritious food on their tables, responsibly and sustainably manage the finances and resources of the city, enhance our customer service and ensure our community has a say in our big decisions.

“Council is dedicated to strengthening community connections, promoting social and economic resilience, elevating our commitment to gender equality, and creating opportunities for a healthier and happier future for everyone.”

Community engagement has helped inform and shape our six Council and Health and Wellbeing Plan themes for 2025-2029:

  • Enhancing community connection to vital services and resources
  • Embracing connection, inclusion and diversity
  • Caring for and enhancing our environment
  • Leading, listening and governing responsibly
  • Being a strong voice for safety
  • Planning our future city

It also informed our eight health and wellbeing priorities:

  • Reduce harm from alcohol, smoking, vaping, and gambling
  • Promote equal participation opportunities and celebrate our diverse community
  • Support access to affordable and nutritious food
  • Create opportunities for active living
  • Advocacy for equity across our community
  • Support prevention of all forms of violence by promoting safety and respect
  • Build resilience to emergencies and threats, including climate change
  • Improve social connection and mental wellbeing

We’ve brought forward community consultation for the 2026–2027 annual plan and budget to hear from the community at the very beginning of the process. This early engagement gives you the opportunity to help shape priorities from the outset. This engagement will run from 28 July to 24 August.

You can find out more and stay up to date with this and other local projects through Council’s Have Your Say page: knox.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

View the Council and Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-29

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