Overview
The VLGA has been at the forefront of moves to develop a more strategic planning system, one that minimises intervention, interference and manipulation, and one that protects the autonomy of local governments and involves local citizens in decision-making. The VLGA argues for greater consistency and certainty in local planning.
Strategic Plan
Land use planning is informed by section B.2: Planning and Place of the Strategic Plan whereby VLGA aims to strengthen the capacities of communities to plan for sustainable futures.
Strategies include:
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Provide leadership and advocacy on critical land use planning issues
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Provide leadership on local area planning and community planning concepts
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Promote the need for partnerships between levels of Government and the community
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Protect the right of local communities and governments to participate in land use planning issues
VLGA Approach
The VLGA not only lobbies on Land Use and Planning issues of the day (see
VLGA Media Releases)
but also runs Land Use Planning training courses for councillors and
community leaders. The VLGA now has an online 'Introduction to the Victorian Land Use Planning System' course, details of which are available at
VLGA Training.
In conjunction with La Trobe University and supported by VicHealth, the VLGA has produced a report to illustrate the importance of integrating areas of land use planning,health, economics, environment and social objectives to achieve a holistic food security system. The recommendations provides local government with a roadmap to inform Council policy and illustrates that the responsibility should not lie within separate policy areas or individual disciplines within Governments.
Current Activity
Integrating Land Use Planning and Community Food Security
In partnership with the Community Planning and Development Program at LaTrobe University, and funded by VicHealth, the VLGA is developing a new agenda for local government to deliver on sustainability, economic growth, and social justice. The report, Integrating Land Use Planning and Community Food Security, explores the extent to which local Victorian governments are treating land use planning as integral to, and inseparable from, the objectives of food security.
Contact
Policy Team
T: +61 3 9349 7999
E:
Policy Team