Imagine Mosman 2032

Submissions on the draft 2022-2032 Community Strategic Plan, 2022-2032 Long Term Financial Plan, 2022-2026 Workforce Management Strategy, 2022-2026 Delivery Program and 2022-2023 Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges have now closed. The draft documents will be referred for adoption at the Council meeting of 7 June 2022 once community feedback has been considered.

Thank you to everyone who lodged a submission.

Council has resolved to place its latest MOSPLAN, including the draft 2022-2032 Community Strategic Plan, 2022-2032 Long Term Financial Plan, 2022-2026 Workforce Management Strategy, 2022-2026 Delivery Program and 2022-2023 Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges on public exhibition. Give us your views!

Following community comment, these documents will be referred to Council for adoption in June and will come into force on July 1 this year.

The draft documents can be viewed in the Document Library or by visiting the Civic Centre or Barry O'Keefe Library.

The draft documents are on public exhibition until Sunday 15 May 2022.

You can make a submission during this period by

• Completing the online submission form on this page; or
• Emailing council@mosman.nsw.gov.au or
• Mailing your submission to the General Manager, Mosman Council, PO Box 211, Spit Junction NSW 2088.

For any enquiries or for further information please contact Di Lawrence on 02 9978 4008.

Mosman businesses are being invited to share their thoughts on local business needs and priorities at Mosman Art Gallery on Wednesday 16 February.

The Business After Hours event, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm will provide an opportunity for Mosman Councillors to hear from businesses in an informal setting, with refreshments provided. Council is keen to ensure the views of businesses are appropriately reflected in the Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program (MOSPLAN) due for adoption in June this year.

Businesses can register to attend the evening event here. Numbers are limited and early registration is encouraged.

Over recent months Mosman's residents, businesses and community community groups have been engaging in a variety of consultations, telling us what they value about their community, what they like and dislike and what they’d like to see in Mosman’s future.

Despite the challenges of COVID lockdowns, we’ve been able to harness views through random and self-select surveys, focus groups and writing and drawing competitions for our young people. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far!

It’s clear that the preservation of Mosman’s natural beauty and environmental qualities are especially important. Mosman residents love the beaches and harbour foreshores, the village atmosphere, Mosman’s central location, sense of community and the quality of life they enjoy. Issues of traffic, parking and cost of living are far less popular. Residents would like to see attention being given to traffic management, parking, environmental protection and climate action in future years, together with the preservation of Mosman’s character and careful management of future development in the area.

Details of consultation results to date can be found in the Document Library, on the right-hand side of this site. This information will be used by the Council elected in December 2021 to help develop a new Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program for Mosman, for the period starting 1 July 2022.

Stay tuned for further opportunities to be involved.

Council will be hosting a series of three online conversations in October, as the next phase in developing its new Community Strategic Plan, MOSPLAN.

The conversations will each have a specific focus, ranging from traffic and transport, to social connections, Mosman’s village lifestyle, and natural spaces.

An invitation is extended to all interested residents to attend up to two of these sessions. All conversations will be limited to a maximum of 10 residents and will last up to one and a half hours.

See below for information about each of the conversations. There will be an afternoon and evening session for each.

You can register for the session that best suits you using the ‘Register Now’ button for that session. Spaces in each session are strictly limited and we ask that you register for no more than two sessions, to give others opportunities to participate.

Questions regarding the Community Conversations, should be directed to Sarah Artist on 0409 830 283 or at Sarah.Artist@centium.com.au

CONVERSATION 1: It Takes a Village

Mosman residents regularly nominate Mosman’s ‘village feel’ as something they really value, that sets Mosman apart from other areas of Sydney and that they would like to see preserved.

What does the village lifestyle mean, what are the key characteristics of a village, and how does Mosman currently fit the bill? Is our village lifestyle under threat and what should be done in future years to ensure it’s protected? What improvements can be made to promote even greater liveability within our suburb – both day and night?

Session 1 - Wednesday 20 October 2021 - 2.00pm-3.30pm

Online Zoom session. Tickets are limited. Register now.

Session 2 - Tuesday 26 October 2021 – 6.00pm-7.30pm

Online Zoom session. Tickets are limited. Register now.

CONVERSATION 2: Connecting the Dots

There are a range of connections that are critically important to the Mosman community. Some connections, like traffic and transport, are regularly identified as issues of concern to residents. Other connections fare better, such as social connections, how residents engage with each other and feel valued and supported by their community.

Where are the pressure points for connection in Mosman and what are some of the ways these should be addressed in the future? How can getting around Mosman, or travelling further afield, be meaningfully improved? And in a post-pandemic world, what needs to be done to create an even more vibrant and inclusive community, that not only provides assistance to those in need, but provides all residents with opportunities to connect and enjoy shared spaces and experiences.

Session 1 - Wednesday 20 October 2021 - 6.00pm-7.30pm

Online Zoom session. Tickets are limited. Register now.

Session 2 - Thursday 21 October 2021 – 2.00pm-3.30pm

Online Zoom session. Tickets are limited. Register now.

CONVERSATION 3: It's Only Natural

Mosman’s natural spaces are often quoted as one of the suburb’s greatest, most loved qualities. Bushland, foreshore areas and parklands provide opportunities for conservation, recreation and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Sometimes they are simply valued for their visual qualities within residential and commercial neighbourhoods.

How do we ensure Mosman’s natural spaces continue to be nurtured and used in the most appropriate ways in years ahead? Should some spaces be given higher priority than others and why? What can be done to support a good balance of uses and what action can be taken to make sure that our natural spaces continue to make a significant contribution to both the local landscape and community life?

Session 1 - Thursday 21 October 2021 - 6.00pm-7.30pm

Online Zoom session. Tickets are limited. Register now.

Session 2 - Tuesday 26 October 2021 – 2.00pm-3.30pm

Online Zoom session. Tickets are limited. Register now.

These online conversations are being held as part of Imagine Mosman 2032, places are strictly limited.

Council is calling on local business owners and operators to complete the short survey available on this site to assist the development of Mosman's next 10-year Community Strategic Plan, MOSPLAN.

The 10-minute survey aims to capture the challenges, aspirations and priorities for business in Mosman over the next decade, which will in turn help inform the next MOSPLAN and guide delivery of services and facilities to the community from July 2022.

The survey is open to all local businesses and will run until Friday 22 October.

Thanks to the hundreds of residents who responded to our recent community survey, which closed on 27 August. We will be collating the results to assist with preparing Mosman's next Community Strategic Plan. These results will be available on this site in the near future. Stay tuned for other opportunities to be involved.

Are you a primary or secondary school student - or do you have any students in your household?

We want to know what our young people think Mosman should be like in the year 2032, and we've created a new competition with that in mind.

'Postcards from the Future' is a competition just for primary and high school students in Mosman.

We are asking primary school students to draw a picture of their ideal future Mosman, and high school students to write a short story about what they want Mosman to be like in 2032.

To enter, visit 'Postcards' from the Future' on this website.

There are prizes of $250 and $150 gift vouchers to be won in both the primary school and high school categories. Entries close Sunday 31 October 2021.