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The City of Parramatta endorsed the Community Strategic Plan 2018–2038 Butbutt yura barra ngurra in June 2018. Developed on behalf of our community and based on your feedback, the plan identifies your priorities and aspirations for the next 20 years, and provides a roadmap for how we will get there.
Butbutt yura barra ngurra means ‘the heart of the people of eel country’ in the Dharug language. This title acknowledges Parramatta’s ongoing connection to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and waters of Parramatta, and recognises that our entire community is the living, beating heart of the City of Parramatta.
Our Community Strategic Plan covers the period 2018–2038.
What is included in the plan
(Back to top)Our Community Strategic Plan is built around a vision:
Sydney’s central city, sustainable, liveable and productive – inspired by our communities and six key goals, which were developed following extensive consultation with our community:
- Fair – We can all benefit from the opportunities our City and neighbourhoods offer
- Access - We can all take part and get to where we want to go
- Welcoming - We foster belonging and celebrate culture and diversity
- Green - We value and care for our environment
- Thriving - We are a nation-leading City with prospering communities and industries
- Innovative - We champion new ideas to create a better future
Consultation timeline
(Back to top)May 2022 - June 2022
Council concluded feedback on the draft Community Strategic Plan 2018-2036 (2022 update) on 7 June 2022. Council endorsed the update on 27 June 2022.
November 2021
The past three 3 years have been a period of growth and widespread change, both for the City and on a global scale. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way we work, connect with each other, and move around the City.
We recently consulted with the community to make sure that the Community Strategic Plan still reflects your long term aspirations for our City and to understand your key delivery priorities for the next four (4) years.
October 2021
Community survey to make sure the Community Strategic Plan still reflects your priorities and aspirations for the future of our City. Have your say on Participate Parramatta.
November 2017
In November 2017, we consulted with over 1400 community members via a series of pop-up kiosks and an online survey regarding the set of draft strategic objectives and strategies for the Community Strategic Plan. We also held a workshop with key stakeholders who will help deliver the strategies.
April 2018 – May 2018
In April to May 2018, the draft Community Strategic Plan was placed on public exhibition for 28 days, and the final Community Strategic Plan was endorsed by Council on 25 June 2018. The plan will be reviewed again in 2020.
You can view a summary of the public exhibition process and findings in the Consultation Process infographic
You can read a summary of our engagement findings in our Community Consultation Report
November 2017
In November 2017, we consulted with over 1400 community members via a series of pop-up kiosks and an online survey regarding the set of draft strategic objectives and strategies for the Community Strategic Plan. We also held a workshop with key stakeholders who will help deliver the strategies.
July 2017
In July 2017, we consulted with over 1000 community members and stakeholders via an online survey and a community workshop. The Big Conversation explored the challenges, opportunities and key priorities for our City's future.
2016
In 2016, we consulted with over 9000 community members about your vision and priorities for Parramatta’s future. In December 2016, the Statement of Vision and Priorities was endorsed by Council.
Delivering our Plan
(Back to top)To help achieve the community’s vision, Council works with various stakeholders and partners, including other levels of government, local businesses and industry, educational institutions, community groups, and other service providers. For details of Council’s planned delivery actions over the next three years.
You can access Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan here
Measuring our progress
(Back to top)A report on the progress of the implementation of the Community Strategic Plan was published for the council term 2018-2021.
For further information on the Community Strategic Plan email corporatestrategy@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
