Vision Statement

In 2025, we live in vibrant, healthy communities.

Our towns and villages are distinctive and contained.

We have maintained the bush between our settlements and protected the World Heritage environment that surrounds us.

Our local economy is strong and diversified, providing employment and educational opportunities appropriate to our location in a World Heritage area.

We promote safe accessible and environmentally responsible ways for people to get where they need to go.

Caring for each other, we sustain our communities. We recognise all Blue Mountains people especially our children and young people in whom we inspire the values that create a more sustainable future.

We use our available resources wisely, ensuring their fair distribution.

We celebrate the rich creativity, culture and heritage of the Blue Mountains.

People of all cultures and backgrounds are respected and enjoy equal rights. We acknowledge the Aboriginal presence in the Blue Mountains.

We have enhanced our Blue Mountains identity while forging strong regional partnerships. Our civic and community leadership and governance are inspirational - at one with community.

The Blue Mountains is recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for learning about sustainable living and sustainable communities.