DV Snapshot
We are a diverse and rapidly changing population. Take a look at some key statistics to get a sense of what makes up our community.
Council has commenced work on a new 10-year Strategic Plan that will guide our operations. The Strategic Plan is our highest-level policy document. It's a requirement for Council's to update their strategic plan every four years.
We are a diverse community with different interests, needs and hopes for the future. Council's Strategic Plan needs to reflect everyone's aspirations so that our work becomes focused on helping to achieve these. That's why we have been seeking community input into this process.
Community engagement commenced in October 2022 and there will be multiple stages over the coming months for you to provide your input into the process, and provide feedback. This is your chance to make your mark on this special place we all love.
This page will be updated frequently with our progress, and opportunities for you to get involved.
A Strategic Plan is the highest level of plan a Council prepares. Its purpose is to outline the community’s long-term vision and aspirations for the future and is used to plan strategies for achieving these goals.
The Strategic Plan will map our journey of:
It is a legislated requirement for Councils to review their Strategic Plan every four years.
Derwent Valley Council's current Strategic Plan (Our Valley 2030) was endorsed by Council in October 2018. A lot has happened since then.
Council is updating the Strategic Plan to reflect our changing circumstances, and to incorporate the current aspirations and priorities of our community, Councillors, community partners, and staff.
Our review of the Strategic Plan meets Council's obligations in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 which requires all Tasmanian Councils to develop a Strategic Plan in respect of at least a 10 year period, to review this every four years, and to consult with the community in its municipal area and any authorities and bodies it considers appropriate when developing the Strategic Plan.
We want as many people as possible throughout the Derwent Valley to get involved.
We are planning multiple opportunities over the coming months for you to participate in what we are calling "DV+10" - our project to engage with the Derwent Valley community on their vision for a shared future.
This will be an opportunity to think about the Derwent Valley over the next 10 years. We want to know what you love about the Derwent Valley, What we need to hold on to, What is holding us back, and your ideas and actions that we can take to help the Derwent Valley thrive into the future.
We started in October 2022 with the launch of a community survey. This will ask a series of questions to understand what the community wants for the future.
During February and March we hosted face-to-face local area listening posts in several locations throughout the Valley to hear about local priorities and aspirations.
Later in 2023 we will be sharing our draft plan for community feedback before Council considers its adoption.
Your feedback will be used to help inform the new iteration of the Strategic Plan currently in development. It is expected that this new plan will be presented to Council for adoption by mid-2023. Your feedback may also used to inform future strategies and plans Council will produce during the life of the plan.
This project is being led by Council staff. We're delivering this project in-house to keep cost down and capture the 'local voice' with integrity. An extensive internal engagement process is underway with all staff to ensure we take advantage of the internal subject matter expertise and experience of our employees.
Insights from the community and our partner stakeholders are the other critical components of this project. That is where we encourage everyone to get involved in the various opportunities to have your say that will be made available over the coming months. This is your chance to have your voice heard and guide the future of our remarkable region.
We are a diverse and rapidly changing population. Take a look at some key statistics to get a sense of what makes up our community.
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We provide a range of services beyond just roads and rubbish collection.
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Council has a range of roles that help to support the Derwent Valley community.
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Share your thoughts via this short survey. You can also provide feedback using one of the tools below.
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Don't like online surveys? We're planning a series of listening posts to be held at various locations across the Derwent Valley where you can chat directly with Council staff about your ideas for the future.
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What do you hope to see for Derwent Valley 10 years from now?
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We are planning several stages of community engagement both online and face-to-face. You can see an outline of the planned consultation stages on this page. We will be providing updates about this project via the news page on Council's website, social media, and in local media and newspapers.
Online surveys are available as printed copies by contacting our community engagement team. If you require assistance in completing the survey, or would like to request an access-friendly version of the survey please call 03 62618500 or email yoursay@dvc.tas.gov.au
You are also welcome to make a submission in writing by emailing yoursay@dvc.tas.gov.au or mailing written feedback to
Derwent Valley Council - Strategic Plan Review
PO Box 595
New Norfolk
TAS 7140
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
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