Published on Thursday, 2 July 2026 at 1:54:39 PM
The City of Albany has adopted its first integrated Council Plan, marking a significant milestone in its long-term strategic planning and setting a clear direction for the future of Albany.
The Council Plan 2026–2036 brings together the City's Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan into a single, integrated document enhancing the connection between community aspirations, Council decision-making and organisational action.
Developed over 18-months, the Plan was shaped by extensive community engagement, with more than 2,600 residents contributing through the Community Scorecard, workshops and online.
The engagement confirmed the priorities that matter most to the Albany community, including housing, health and community services, footpaths, trails and cycleways, economic development and job creation, and local roads and bridges.
Mayor Greg Stocks said the adoption of the Council Plan represented a major step forward in ensuring the City's future was guided by the voices of the community.
"For the first time, we've brought our long-term vision and organisational planning together into one clear roadmap that reflects what our community has told us matters most."
"The Council Plan will guide the decisions we make, the services we deliver and the projects we invest in over the next 10 years, ensuring we're building an Albany that is connected, resilient and well positioned for the future."
The Council Plan provides the strategic framework for decision-making, service delivery, advocacy, partnerships and future budget priorities. It outlines the services the City delivers, those delivered in partnership with other organisations and the issues it advocates for on behalf of the community.
Structured around five key pillars of Community, Environment, Infrastructure, Economy and Leadership, the Plan will guide both the City's strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sharpe said the integrated approach would continue to provide the organisational accountability and transparency that the community is used to.
"Bringing our strategic and operational planning together into a single Council Plan creates a strong line of sight between community priorities, Council decisions and the work undertaken by the organisation," Mr Sharpe said.
"It provides a clear framework for planning and reporting, ensuring our resources are directed towards the outcomes our community has identified as most important.”
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