Climate Emergency Action Plan
Consultation has concluded
In 2021, Mitchell Shire Council formally acknowledged we are facing a climate emergency and committed to developing a Climate Emergency Action Plan. Following consultation, workshops and a public forum earlier this year, we are now seeking submissions on the draft plan.
The draft plan identifies the risks and challenges Mitchell Shire faces due to climate change and presents opportunities for Council to support the community in overcoming them. Importantly, the draft plan also includes actions to be undertaken by Council within its own operations and assets.
Get Involved
Mitchell Shire Council would like to acknowledge everyone that has contributed to the development of the draft plan. This includes:
- community members who took part in workshops, completed the survey and/or participated in the public forum
- business and industry leaders who shared their challenges and achievements in taking climate action
- the Climate Emergency Community Reference Group, who volunteered their time to help identify the draft plan high-level strategic direction, provided feedback, and assisted with wider community engagement.
We now invite everyone’s feedback on the draft plan. Please read the document and then provide comments.
There are a number of ways you can find out more or provide input.
Make a submission
- Read the draft plan and make an online submission through the 'Make a Submission' link below
- Send us a written submission
- By email to: mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
- By mail to: Mitchell Shire Council, Reply Paid 70358, 113 High Street, Broadford, Vic, 3658 (no stamp required)
- Visit one of our Customer and Library Service Centres in Broadford, Kilmore, Seymour or Wallan to view a hard copy of the draft plan or to lodge a hard copy submission.
- Attend one of the scheduled drop in sessions or see us at a pop up event.
Drop Ins and Pop Ups
See us at a drop in or pop up.
- 9.30am to 12:30, Thursday 5 October, Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre, 12 Sydney Street
- 10am to 1pm, Monday 9 October, Seymour Customer and Library Service Centre, 125 Anzac Avenue
**NOTE** Due to water damage in the roof at Seymour Customer and Library Service Centre, this session will be held at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre in Chittick Park instead
- 3pm to 5pm, Thursday 12 October, Greater Beveridge Community Centre, Corner Lithgow St and Mandalay Circuit
- 9am to 2pm, Saturday 14 October, Wallan Olde Time Market
You can also contact the Environment Team to book an appointment outside of these sessions.
Submissions close 9am, Tuesday 24 October 2023.
Next Steps
- Following the consultation period, all feedback and recommendations submitted will be reviewed and where appropriate changes to the draft plan will be made.
- Once finalised the draft plan will be updated to include graphic design and images.
- The final version of the draft plan is expected to be presented for consideration at the November Council meeting.
More information
For more information about the plan or for assistance to make a submission, please contact our Environment Team on 5734 6200 or email environment@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
