About Our Strategic Direction

Every day, we work to make the Mornington Peninsula a great place to live, work and visit. To do that well, we need a clear direction, shaped by community input, informed by data and experience, and focused on both present needs and future challenges. 

Our Council Plan, Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Financial Plan and Asset Plan set Council's strategic direction for the coming years.  

Why we plan

Life on the Peninsula is always changing. Our population is growing, our infrastructure is ageing, and we’re facing new challenges like climate impacts and cost-of-living pressures.

To respond to these changes, we plan ahead. Our strategic plans help us stay focused, use our resources sustainably, and invest where it matters most. They also make sure we meet our legal obligations.

How we plan

Our planning turns the community’s long-term vision into clear, practical actions. Under the Local Government Act 2020, our strategic plans are aligned with the Community Vision and include an integrated approach for monitoring and reporting our progress.

Engaging with our community is central to our planning. We regularly gather input from residents, businesses, and community groups to guide decisions and ensure Council’s actions reflect the priorities and needs of the Mornington Peninsula.  

What guides us

Council’s key plans and strategies guide everything we do, from long-term community aspirations to short-term actions. Explore how our planning work connects and what it delivers for the Peninsula: