This statement is developed in consultation with community that captures what community members most value about Bass Coast and the shared vision of their community’s desired future.

This Plan guides all of Council’s work and decision-making. It ensures that Council’s work aligns with community aspirations and is focused on the same outcomes.

The Plan also helps Council track its performance and meet the legislative requirements set out in the Local Government Act 2020.

This Plan outlines the importance of the infrastructure assets for which Council is the custodian. The Plan informs community on how Council infrastructure and other assets are to be managed in order to achieve objectives listed in the Council Plan and Community Vision.

This Plan provides guidance for Council’s long term financial decision making to ensure the future needs of the growing community can be met. This comprehensive framework underpins the affordability, funding and delivery of a number of major projects that are important to community and outlined in their vision

This Plan sets the strategic direction for improving the health, wellbeing and equity of everyone who lives, works and plays in Bass Coast. It builds on the strong foundation of the 2021-2025 Plan while introducing a more community-led, place-based and partnership-driven approach.

The Disability Action Plan 2025-2029 outlines Council's commitment to creating a more inclusive, accessible and equitable community for people living with disability, placing lived experience at the centre of planning and action.

The Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) provides a strategic approach to promoting and encouraging responsible pet ownership, the welfare of dogs and cats, the protection of the community and environment from nuisance dogs and cats.