2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan

Overview

Northumberland County is creating a four-year Community Strategic Plan and we encourage you to be part of the planning process!

What is a Community Strategic Plan

Together, we will form a shared vision for the future of Northumberland. We will also set clear priorities and actions for the next four years that will set us on the path to achieving this vision.

The 2023-2027 Community Strategic Plan will be a guiding framework as the County navigates a period of significant transformational change. This includes changes related to growth and development, economic renewal, climate change, community health and well-being, and changing government services and accountabilities.

This plan will create a common understanding of the work Northumberland County will focus on to:

• Achieve a high quality of life for residents;
• Encourage a thriving economy for local businesses;
• Develop memorable experiences for visitors; and
• Earn the trust and confidence of community members.

About this process

What should the County focus on over the next 4 years – and over the longer term? We welcome your thoughts!

Engaging residents, businesses, and community partners in this important work ensures we are building a strategic plan that best reflects community needs and expectations. Equally important, it builds trust with residents, knowing they can count on their local government to deliver the programs and services that they rely upon.

Plan with us! Together we will continue to build a Northumberland that is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Join in the conversation (Consultation ended June 2, 2023)

• Share your vision for our community – and what actions can be taken to make your vision a reality – by completing the ‘Questionnaire’ tab, below. Postcard questionnaires are also available at locations throughout the community (check the tab for more information), and will be delivered by Canada Post to a random sample of households across the County between May 15th and 26th. Watch your mailbox for this delivery!
• Post your ideas and comments about important priorities by clicking on the ‘Ideas Boards’ tab.
• Connect with us in-person at one of our 'Community Conversation' pop-up locations around Northumberland to share your thoughts (see the 'Connect With Us' section of this page).
• Stay up to date on the progress of this project. Subscribe to email updates using the ‘Subscribe’ button in the ‘Stay Informed’ box on this page.

Updates

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, Northumberland County released its 2023-2023 Community Strategic Plan, developed based on the community feedback received during this consultation period.

From April through June 2023, over 900 residents, businesses and community partners from across nrothumberland, along with staff and elected officials, engaged through questionnaires, focus groups, one-on-one discussions and in-person community conversation 'pop-ups' to share their thoughts.

The plan outlines the following Principal Direction, which provides a shared vision for the future of Northumberland based on feedback gathered through this consultation process:

"Northumberland is recognized as a vibrant and connected twenty-first century county. We embrace innovation, respect our natural environment, celebrate diversity, and care for one another. Together, we are shaping an inclusive, prosperous, and thriving community for all."

It also identifies 40 action items, each tied to one of five strategic pillars that will underpin the work required to actively pursue this vision:

• Innovate for Service Excellence
• Ignite Economic Prosperity
• Foster a Thriving Community
• Propel Sustainable Growth
• Champion a Vibrant Future

Read the plan

For more information, please visit Northumberland.ca/StrategicPlan, or view an accessible PDF version in the 'Documents' section.