Community Vision

Hindmarsh: Working together to be a connected, inclusive and prosperous community.

We will achieve our Community Vision through four key themes:

• Our Community
• Built and Natural Environment
• Competitive and Innovative Economy
• Good Governance and Financial Sustainability

Our Community

By 2040, we want to:

• be a friendly, welcoming, inclusive and desirable place to live,
• provide arts and cultural activities that strengthen social connection,
• recognise respect and support Traditional owners,
• celebrate the diversity within our Community,
• be safe and accessible communities,
• support healthy living and provide services and activities for people of all ages and abilities, and
• promote digital connectivity to support learning and work.

Built and Natural Environment

By 2040, we want:

• well maintained roads, buildings and other assets that service our community needs,
• spaces and facilities to support our recreation, socialisation and wellbeing,
• sustainable practices that preserve our landscapes and open spaces for our future generations to enjoy, and
• quality and affordable housing and rental accommodation suitable for our diverse community.

Competitive and Innovative Economy

By 2040, we want:

• a strong tourism industry with quality accommodation for visitors,
• a variety of commercial and other employment opportunities for all ages and abilities,
• strong local businesses providing goods and services including retail and hospitality, and
• a strong competitive agricultural industry.

Good Governance and Financial Sustainability

By 2040, we want:

• accountable leadership to achieve a strong and shared future,
• responsible and sustainable financial, asset and risk management,
• continued advocacy on issues that matter to our community, and
• consultative and engaging partnerships with the community and interest groups.

Council Values

Council addresses key values through:

• Transparent and accountable actions and decisions
• Inclusion and collaboration with residents
• Showing respect and integrity to all
• Being proactive and responsible by encouraging innovation

Council Mission

Council's mission is to:

• Increase accessible services to enable the community to be healthy, active and engaged.
• Provide infrastructure essential to support the community; and to protect and enhance our natural environment.
• Foster a sustainable and diversified local economy where economic growth is encouraged and supported.
• Promote user friendly services to ensure transparency, good governance and financial sustainability.
• Advance gender equality, equity and inclusion for all.