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If assistance could be made available, what help would you need to farm more efficiently and more sustainably?

admin — 2011-09-22 06:50:30 +1000

Check out and participate in our Rural Landholders Forum.

admin — 2011-09-14 12:12:37 +1000

The Rural Landholders Forum is a place to discuss ideas and share information about the best ways to manage rural land and explore opportunities to promote locally produced food. This forum also provides access to information, resources and news in relation rural land management issues.

We want to hear your ideas and views and share your expertise and knowledge on the Rural Landholders Forum.

If assistance could be made available, what help would you need to farm more efficiently and more sustainably?

admin — 2011-09-14 08:18:25 +1000

Questions & Answers

Penrith Admin — 2011-09-06 12:53:00 +1000

Here's your opportunity to seek and provide advice by talking about particular skills, knowledge, expertise and resources you have to offer others. Feel free to post questions that other land owners may be able to answer and to chat in general about rural land management issues.

What are your ideas to help farmers grow and sell their produce locally?

Penrith Admin — 2011-09-06 10:51:29 +1000

What are the main property management issues facing you as a Rural Landowner?

Penrith Admin — 2011-06-01 15:45:30 +1000

You might like to share your story if you are looking for help, or can help other rural landowners.

Do you receive any assistance to protect or improve native bushland on your property?

Penrith Admin — 2011-06-01 15:45:01 +1000

If yes, please share your story.

How do you manage the balance between farming and protecting native bushland on your rural property?

Penrith Admin — 2011-06-01 15:39:58 +1000

You might like to share ways you protect native animals and plants.

If assistance could be made available, what help would you need to farm more efficiently and more sustainably?

Penrith Admin — 2011-05-09 13:16:06 +1000

Have your say about the Draft Operational Plan 2011-2012

admin — 2011-04-15 09:05:08 +1000

THis discussion has closed, however by clicking on the title above you can still review all comments and documents associated with the project.

To provide services that meet community needs, the Council plans for service provision into the future. In 2009 Council adopted a 4 Year Delivery Program (2009-2013). The annual Operational Plan for
2011-2012 contributes to the delivery of this program (Year 3) and is now on public exhibition.

View the Draft Operational Plan 2011-2012, participate in the online discussion forum or make a submission.

How much should we spend on maintaining our assets?

Penrith Coordinator — 2010-05-07 12:45:08 +1000

Council has a limited budget to spend on the infrastructure which supports our services including roads and footpaths, drains, buildings and parks and sporting grounds. Our assets are like your house, the better we maintain them, the better they work, the better they look and the longer they last. We know, though, that some areas need new infrastructure such as footpaths and parks, so we can't spend all our money on maintenance. It is important that we spend enough on our assets to keep them safe to use, but spending more than this will mean they provide a better service, last longer and (particularly in the case of roads, parks and public spaces) are more pleasant to use. This higher level of maintenance, however, costs more, which means we have less to spend on other things. Should we aim for a higher standard or is safety enough? Finding this balance is a big challenge for Council, and we would value your input.

What services and facilities do you value most, and why?

Penrith Coordinator — 2010-05-07 12:36:49 +1000

Council provides a wide range of services and facilities to the community, from roads to footpaths, to drains, parks, pools, and libraries. We also provide community buildings, environmental services (rangers, illegal dumping squad, graffiti removal, bushcare) neighbourhood renewal and child care. We know that while some services, like roads and drainage, affect everyone, other services are only used by some members of the community. We would like to which of these services you value the most, and why. This will help us to make sure that the services most important to our community are delivered well.

What do you think Council should be focussing on?

Penrith Coordinator — 2010-05-07 12:31:57 +1000

A key aim in developing the Community Strategic Plan was setting priorities for the next 20 years. These priorities focus on sustainability; economic, environmental, social and on ensuring that Penrith grows into a Regional City we will be proud to live and work in. The priorities were developed through consultation with the community and staff, but clearly we couldn't speak to everyone. We would like to know what you think we should be focussing on. Did we get it right or are there key issues that we haven't identified? These key issues don't have to be just things that Council is responsible for, in fact in most cases we'll need to work with other agencies. They should b issues that are critical to you. They might include better transport networks, climate change, more local jobs, cleaner air and water or a robust economy.

Please tell us what you think.

What services would you be prepared to pay extra for?

Penrith Coordinator — 2010-04-30 03:43:24 +1000

Our community and Council are facing some significant financial challenges over coming years and together we need to start looking at how to solve them. One option is to look at increasing the cost of some Council services. What services would you be prepared to pay extra for?