Council
24 March, 2025
New strategy plan to unite Council voice
RECOGNISING the importance of effective communication in building and enhancing trust in the community, Somerset Regional Council has adopted the Communications Strategy 2025–2029.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the new strategy focused on positive interactions, with the strategy embedding council’s core values.
“We want to be open and honest, consistent, timely, accurate, and purposeful in our message,” he said.
Cr Wendt said communication was an important issue for Somerset residents.
“We have increased our Communications team’s capacity and the result has been significant,” he said.
“We want to keep the community informed as we develop significant projects like Lowood Futures or the Kilcoy Streetscape.
“We are producing more video content, reaching residents who may not have previously engaged with council.
“Our Communications team also played a pivotal role as Somerset braced for ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.”
Cr Wendt said the Communications Strategy provides a structured, forward-thinking framework, allowing council to better connect and serve the community.
