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Greater Bendigo Council Seeks Community Feedback on New Climate and Environment Strategy - Bendigo, VIC
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Residents are invited to provide feedback on Bendigo’s draft Climate Change and Environment Strategy 2026–2031.
The City of Greater Bendigo has opened community consultation on its new Climate Change and Environment Strategy 2026–2031, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the future environmental direction of the region. The announcement was listed as a new council update on 7 August 2026.
The strategy aims to guide how Greater Bendigo responds to environmental challenges over the coming years, including climate impacts, sustainability, protection of natural areas and improving community resilience. Council planning documents are designed to help establish priorities for reducing environmental impacts while supporting the needs of a growing regional city.
Greater Bendigo has a diverse environment that includes urban areas, bushland, waterways and agricultural land. Managing these areas sustainably is considered an important part of ensuring the region remains liveable for residents while protecting local ecosystems.
Community input is a key part of the strategy development process. Residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on environmental priorities, local challenges and opportunities for improving sustainability across the municipality. Feedback from the community will help council understand what issues matter most to local people.
The strategy is expected to consider a range of areas including climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, waste reduction, renewable energy opportunities and sustainable community planning. These issues are becoming increasingly important for regional communities facing changing weather patterns and population growth.
Council representatives have highlighted the importance of working together with residents, businesses and local organisations to create practical environmental solutions. Community participation allows local knowledge and experiences to contribute to future planning decisions.
Environmental strategies also play an important role in supporting long-term economic and social outcomes. Sustainable planning can help improve public spaces, protect natural resources and create healthier environments for future generations.
Bendigo residents will have an opportunity to review the draft strategy and provide suggestions before the final version is adopted. Council consultation processes allow community members to contribute ideas and raise concerns about environmental priorities.
The release of the draft strategy represents another step in Greater Bendigo’s ongoing work to address climate challenges and improve environmental management across the region.
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The City of Greater Bendigo has opened community consultation on its new Climate Change and Environment Strategy 2026–2031, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the future environmental direction of the region. The announcement was listed as a new council update on 7 August 2026.
The strategy aims to guide how Greater Bendigo responds to environmental challenges over the coming years, including climate impacts, sustainability, protection of natural areas and improving community resilience. Council planning documents are designed to help establish priorities for reducing environmental impacts while supporting the needs of a growing regional city.
Greater Bendigo has a diverse environment that includes urban areas, bushland, waterways and agricultural land. Managing these areas sustainably is considered an important part of ensuring the region remains liveable for residents while protecting local ecosystems.
Community input is a key part of the strategy development process. Residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on environmental priorities, local challenges and opportunities for improving sustainability across the municipality. Feedback from the community will help council understand what issues matter most to local people.
The strategy is expected to consider a range of areas including climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, waste reduction, renewable energy opportunities and sustainable community planning. These issues are becoming increasingly important for regional communities facing changing weather patterns and population growth.
Council representatives have highlighted the importance of working together with residents, businesses and local organisations to create practical environmental solutions. Community participation allows local knowledge and experiences to contribute to future planning decisions.
Environmental strategies also play an important role in supporting long-term economic and social outcomes. Sustainable planning can help improve public spaces, protect natural resources and create healthier environments for future generations.
Bendigo residents will have an opportunity to review the draft strategy and provide suggestions before the final version is adopted. Council consultation processes allow community members to contribute ideas and raise concerns about environmental priorities.
The release of the draft strategy represents another step in Greater Bendigo’s ongoing work to address climate challenges and improve environmental management across the region.
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