Hobsons Bay council will place a draft of its Fair Hobsons Bay for All document on public exhibition for four weeks.
In its meeting on Tuesday, September 12, council agreed to seek feedback from the community in September and October.
Following public consultation, feedback will be reviewed, and an updated final draft policy will be presented to council for consideration.
Council said the draft A Fair Hobsons Bay for All was developed to ensure that fairness and equity continue to be embedded in all of council’s decisions and activities.
Councillor Pamela Sutton-Legaud said council wants to support and direct its attention to those in the community who need the most assistance, so it is a fair, inclusive and equitable community.
“It’s fair to say that that’s not always easily done, so I think it’s very good that we have this document out for public feedback, and that we don’t take lightly how difficult it is to deliver something like this, and the impact that it has on everyone.”
Councillor Matt Tyler said he is looking forward to hearing from the community.
“I think the first thing that we can do as council when we put a policy like this out into the community, is to acknowledge that there is a challenge,” he said.
“Council has a role in addressing these issues, and there’s a number of strategies in the document to be improved.”
