As part of the Rural City of Wangaratta’s commitment to keeping the community informed and engaged, they are seeking community feedback on three important documents: the Road Management Plan 2025-29, the Appointment to Council Committees Policy, and the Waste Management Policy 2025. “Feedback is vital in helping create a sustainable and well-managed community,” Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor, Irene Grant, said. “I encourage everyone to review the documents and share their thoughts on Connect Wangaratta.” Road Management Plan 2025-29: The Road Management Plan (RMP) 2025-29 sets the standards for inspection, maintenance, and repair to ensure roads, kerbs, and footpaths are well-maintained and safe. The RMP covers: • The categorisation of our road network and the level of service provided for each category of road; • The timeframes for responding to and repairing defects in the road network (i.e. setting the timeframes for repairing potholes based upon the road classification and the size (depth and diameter) of the pothole); • How council manages infrastructure at the interface with other Local Government Areas (i.e. the maintenance of bridges and roads at shared boundaries); • How council will respond to works that result from emergency incidents to make our roads safe. Community members can review the plan and have their say at https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/road-management-plan-2025-29 before 22 August, or talk with the team on Saturday, 9 August at the Wangaratta Farmers Market. Council Committees Policy: Council has updated the Appointment to Council Committees Policy 2025. This policy outlines how community members can join council's advisory committees and what is expected of them. Community input is needed to make sure the policy is comprehensive and effective. Feedback closes on Friday, 22 August 2025 and can be provided here: https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/council-committees-policy Waste Management Policy 2025: The Waste Management Policy 2025 has been updated to reflect changes to waste and recycling, most notably the Victorian Government’s rollout of standardised household waste and recycling services across the state. For council, this has included the introduction of a kerbside glass collection service. The review also provides an opportunity to ensure that council’s waste management approach reflects evolving community needs, changing environmental standards, and operational realities. Feedback closes on Friday, 22 August 2025, and the draft policy is available on Connect Wangaratta: https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/waste-management-policy Key details: The community is encouraged to visit Connect Wangaratta to review the draft plans and policies and share feedback. Every voice matters in shaping the future of the Rural City of Wangaratta. Engagement for all three projects is open until Friday, 22 August, 2025: https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/.
