Community Invited to Have Their Say on Draft Community Strategic Plan

At the March Ordinary Meeting, Brewarrina Shire Councillors reviewed and have endorsed the Draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2025–2035. A roadmap for the next decade, Council is calling on the community to review and share their feedback on the draft Plan during its formal public exhibition period.

The Draft CSP reflects months of engagement with residents, community groups, businesses and service providers across the Shire. Through pop‑up sessions, surveys and conversations across towns and villages, community members shared their priorities, concerns and aspirations for the years ahead.

Brewarrina Shire Mayor Tom Stanton said the plan captures the strong themes that emerged throughout the engagement process.

“People told us they want reliable services, safer roads, more opportunities for young people, a stronger local economy and a Shire that remains proud, connected and resilient. This draft plan reflects those priorities and sets a clear direction for the future of our region,” Cr Stanton said.

The Draft CSP outlines long‑term goals and strategies across key focus areas including liveability, infrastructure, economic development, community wellbeing, cultural recognition and environmental sustainability. It provides the foundation for Council’s future planning, budgeting and service delivery.

“With the draft now endorsed by Councillors, we are now inviting the community to take a look at the full document and tell us whether we’ve captured your vision accurately. This is your plan, and your voice continues to guide it,” Cr Stanton said.

The Draft Community Strategic Plan is available on Council’s website and a hard copy at Council’s administration office. Community members are encouraged to review the document and share their feedback

How to Have Your Say:

  • View the Draft CSP online at Council’s website HERE
  • View a hard copy at the Council’s front counter 
  • Lodge a written submission via email to breshire@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au, via post to PO Box 125, Brewarrina NSW 2839 or deliver in person to Council’s offices at 57 Bathurst Street,

Council will consider all submissions before finalising the Community Strategic Plan later this year.

Councillor Jason Morton

Elected to Council – 2024

Councillor Belinda Colless

Elected to Council – 2024

Councillor Michael Pedersen

Elected to Council – 2024

Mayor Tommy Stanton

Goodooga

Elected to Council – 2014

Email – thomas.stanton5@det.nsw.edu.au

Councillor Noel Sheridan

Committees – Roads and Maritime Services Regional Consultative Committee & Western Regional Weeds Committee

Elected to Council – 2021 

Councillor Donna Jeffries

Committees-  Roads and Maritime Services Regional Consultative Committee, Tourism & Cultural Committee & Heritage Committee.
 
Elected to Council – 2017
 
Email

Councillor Isaac Gordon

Elected to Council – 2021

Councillor Douglas Gordon

Committee – Tourism & Cultural Committee

Elected to Council – 2021

 

Councillor Trish Frail

Committees – Murray Darling Association, Big Sky Library, Brewarrina General Cemetery Committee, Water Users & Tourism & Culture Committee.

Elected to Council – 2021

Councillor Mark Brown

Committees –  Aged Care, Brewarrina General Cemetery Committee & Heritage Committee.

Elected to Council – 2008

Email- markbrown2839@gmail.com

Councillor Angelo Pippos

Committees- Aged Care Committee, Big Sky Library & Traffic Committee.  

Elected to Council – 2008

Email angelo.pippos@hotmail.com

Deputy Mayor Vivian Slack-Smith

Committees – Brewarrina General Cemetery, Tourism & Cultural Committee.

Elected to Council 2017

Email

slacksmithau@yahoo.com.au