The Town of Cobourg is seeking community input on the draft Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and Beyond.
The Town of Cobourg's Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and Beyond will guide the Town's decision-making processes. The primary purpose of the strategic plan is to communicate the community priorities and to focus the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg's resources.
In June, Council along with senior Town of Cobourg staff, held a two-day strategic planning session, led by project consultants, Capital Park Consulting. During these sessions, Council offered feedback and insights they have received from members of the community regarding current strengths and gaps in service. It was agreed to modernize the strategic plan for 2023-2027 to include clear and achievable strategic priorities that the community can endorse, and staff can champion.
At the Monday, October 16 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council received a staff report from CAO Tracey Vaughan including the draft strategic plan. Council has advised staff to seek community input on the draft plan, along with the new mission and vision statements. Community feedback will be provided to Council in a staff report for the November 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Creating Further Opportunities for Community Input:
This strategic plan is a living document and will provide the framework for decision-making. It will be integrated into all Town activities and through the development of an annual operational plan that will identify proiects and initiatives that align with and support the strategic plan.
Cobourg's senior management team will be responsible for developing the operational plan each year. The operational plan will be brought to Council for approval and will form the basis for regular reports to Council, and the public, on the progress that is being achieved. Through clear reporting and future community engagement, staff will build on Council's vision for Cobourg, while continuing to collaborate with residents on key initiatives that meet the current and future needs of our community.
Have Your Say:
Residents are invited to review the draft strategic plan and provide their feedback using the online survey available on EngageCobourg.ca. The survey will be available until
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Join us for In-Person Engagement:
The Town of Cobourg will be hosting in-person Community Engagement pop-ups to speak with residents about the draft Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and Beyond. Come speak with staff at one of the following sessions:
- Friday, October 20: Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. - Monday, October 23: Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 24: Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy Street from 10:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Wednesday, October 25: Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario St. from 2 p.m. to
4 p.m. - Thursday, October 26 - Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario St. from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m.
Register on Engage Cobourg Today!
Residents of the Town of Cobourg are encouraged to create a profile online and participate in current public engagement projects. To register on Engage Cobourg, an online public engagement platform designed to gather feedback and comments from residents, visit EngageCobourg.ca and click the Register Today! button. For questions or help registering please email communications@cobourg.ca