Public Space Advisory Committee
The Greater Bendigo Public Space Advisory Committee provides high level strategic advice to Council about Public Space matters by:
- Providing guidance for the implementation of public space related planning, design and management
- Providing advice to Council on current and emerging issues for public spaces, including issues related to, but not limited to, leisure, education, economic, cultural, social and environmental aspects
- Providing advice on matters strategically relevant to public spaces as required by Council including, but not limited to, implementation of the Public Space Plan
- Participating in consultative forums initiated by the City of Greater Bendigo for the purpose of informing and seeking feedback from the community
- Assisting in the development of partnerships and communication networks to ensure effective dissemination of information, coordinated advice and feedback to Council
- Harnessing the opportunities that City of Greater Bendigo's community engagement meetings afford to profile issues relevant to the progression of the Public Space Plan
- Providing recommendations for research or investigations into strategic issues impacting on public space
- Providing clear recommendations based on skills, knowledge and experience of the members
- Identifying relevant funding opportunities
The Committee is made up of:
- Three Councillors (including the Chairperson and Deputy Chair)
- One City of Greater Bendigo Youth Councillor
- Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning representative
- Parks Victoria Representative
- Registered Aboriginal Party/ies representatives
- Two City of Greater Bendigo senior officer representatives
- An Executive Officer from the Active and Healthy Lifestyles unit
- Community representatives (up to 5), who have expertise, skills, qualifications, experience and passion for environmental sustainability
The Committee meets 6 times a year and the membership is for 3 years. View the committee Terms of Reference.
Contact us
For more information about the Public Space Advisory Committee please contact us on 1300 002 642.