Council is undertaking refresh of the MV2040 Strategy and the development of a number of important plans, including a new Council Plan and Health Plan, a Financial Plan and an Asset Plan.

The MV2040 Strategy is Council’s long-term plan for improving the health, vibrancy and resilience of our city over the next two decades. It has been prepared to shape the type of city and neighbourhoods we want to live in. The community vision in MV2040 provides Council with an anchor for guiding what it does and how resources are directed, and serves as a basis for all of our other plans.

The review of MV2040 is a lengthy one. We want to bring you on the journey and collect your feedback every stage along the way. Find out more details about each stage below! There are lots of ways that you can get involved.

In February, Council's Community Advisory Panel came together to consider the following question: We want to understand what a thriving community looks like in Moonee Valley. To achieve the MV2040 vision what should be the top 15 priority outcomes?

The Panel ended up recommending 16 priority outcomes to be considered by Council. The priority outcomes can be found here. Panel members then presented their priority outcomes, and provided some rationale behind them at a Council Public Forum held 18 March 2025. You can watch the recording of that Public Forum here.

Following this stage of consultation, Council is now working on draft updates to MV2040, the Long Term Financial Plan and the Asset Plan. These documents will be released for public exhibition in mid-2025.

Throughout November, Council's Community Advisory Panel worked together and drafted the Vision below. From end-November until 19 January 2025, we consulted with community about their level of support for the vision, and what priorities they think Moonee Valley should focus on.

At that time, we invited people to have their say in a variety of ways:

• completing the quick poll
• completing an online survey
• chatting to us in person at a pop-up event

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide their feedback!

In November, Council's Community Advisory Panel came together to consider the following question: Much about our lifestyles has changed since MV2040 was developed six years ago. What, if anything, needs to change in the community vision to reflect the community’s aspirations and needs for the future?

Council undertook a consultation from 2 March - 1 August 2024 to understand what was most important to community now and what is most important to them when thinking about the future. You can review the Community Engagement Report here.

The most popular theme that came through the consultation was ‘Fair’, encapsulating the desire for a fair city that values diversity, where everyone feels safe, is included and has access to healthy food, services and housing. Other popular themes when considering what was important to people now, were ‘Thriving’ and ‘Beautiful’. These themes speak to the current priorities of residents who value accessible recreational opportunities and a visually appealing environment.

Looking ahead, participants identified ‘Livable’ and ‘Green' as crucial future aspirations, highlighting the need for accessible, affordable housing and an environmentally responsible city. This future-oriented thinking demonstrates a strong commitment to creating a city that not only meets the practical needs of its residents but also promotes sustainability and resilience for generations to come.