Consultations to develop a 5 year Strategic Plan

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The Economic Development Committee of Council is initiating a series of public consultations to
develop a 5 year Strategic Plan for revitalization of the four downtown urban centers in the Town of
South Bruce Peninsula. The areas include Allenford, Hepworth, Sauble Beach and Wiarton.

The consultations will be facilitated by Cheryl Brine of the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural
Affairs. Members of the Economic Development Committee include, Mayor Gwen Gilbert, John
Stewart, Chair, Bruce Mangan, Malcolm McIntosh and Donna Elliott. To set the context for the
consultations, the Committee has developed the following concepts as a starting point for discussions.

Vision: To have vibrant, inviting and safe main streets.

Mission: to promote community spirit and pride by developing an attractive and unique main street for
commerce, culture and social interaction.

Objectives:
· Engage in public consultations in Allenford, Hepworth, Sauble Beach and Wiarton before the
end of November, 2007
· First Impression program evaluation of the Town completed by end of October, 2007
· Establish a Communities in Bloom Committee early in 2008
· Develop a 5 year action plan for each area
· Develop an `image' for each of the four main streets by June 2008
· Complete and submit a Rural Economic Development (RED) application by the end of 2008
· Have a Community Improvement Program (CIP)in place for implementation in 2009
· Establish a review process for the (CIP) that includes: committee structure; program criteria
and approval and set community priorities

The consultations will review and refine the above and discuss specific action plans for each area.

The consultation dates and locations are as follows:

Sauble Beach October 3, 7:00pm
Sauble Community School
Community Room

Hepworth October 16, 7:00pm
Hepworth Legion

Wiarton October 18, 7:00pm
Council Chambers

Allenford October 23, 7:00pm
Allenford United Church

Everyone is welcome to attend and invited to participate.