Members of the public are invited to give
their inputs on the IDP and Budget Review 2024/25 during public consultations
hosted in all wards between 4 and 20 September 2023.
WHAT
IS THE IDP?
The IDP is a
five-year strategic plan which local government is required to compile to
determine the development needs of a municipality. It is a principal strategic planning
instrument which guides and informs all decisions regarding planning and
development in a municipality.
WHAT IS
THE LIFESPAN OF AN IDP?
An IDP has a lifespan of 5 years. At commencement of a five-year term, newly
appointed Councils accept an IDP for the following five years.
However, in
terms of legislation a municipality must review its IDP annually to ensure that
development goals and service rendering remain relevant to the needs of the
community. The IDP review process further promotes
co-ordination between local, provincial and national government and assists in
attracting additional funds.
WHAT IS THE
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION?
The purpose
of current public consultations is to afford residents and stakeholders an
opportunity to make inputs towards the review of the 2024/25 IDP and budget
documents.
Whilst inputs
may not always be immediately achievable as suggested projects may be budget
dependent, it is vital that residents engage in this public participation
process as part of active citizenry and holding local government accountable.
WHAT WILL THE FORMAT OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BE?
Due to the continued impact of loadshedding on public participation, the
Municipality has in the past year explored with various platforms or formats. Initial
attempts to use platforms that were used during COVID-19, proved not ideal as the
dynamics differ. During COVID-19 online platforms were boosted, whilst
loadshedding often impacts negatively on online platforms specifically. Noting
the stage in the IDP cycle, the Municipality will explore with walk-ins. Venues
will be open on the relevant dates from 15:00 to 18:00, during which members of
the public may walk-in and provide written inputs. Municipal officials will be
available to assist community members who cannot read or write.
WHERE AND WHEN WILL PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION OCCUR?
Note: All public participation initiatives are held at the respective
venues from 15:00 to 18:00.
4 Sept: Ward 4 (Reebok Community Hall); Ward 11 (Boggoms Bay Community Hall)
5 Sept: Ward 1 (KwaNonqaba Community Hall); Ward 13 (Indoor Sport Centre)
6 Sept: Ward 2 (Thusong Centre); Ward 9 (D'Almeida Community Hall)
7 Sept: Ward 3 (Thusong Centre); Ward 6 (Voortrekker Hall)
11 Sept: Ward 5 (great Brak River Council Chambers); Ward 10 (Hartenbos)
12 Sept: Ward 14 (Greenhaven Community Hall); Ward 7 (Brandwag Community Hall)
13 Sept: Ward 15 (Asla Community Hall); Ward 7 (Denneprag School Hall)
14 Sept: Ward 12 (Joe Slovo Community Hall); Ward 14 (Friemersheim Community Hall)
18 Sept: Ward 8 (Mossel Bay Town Hall); Ward 11 ( Dana Bay Community Hall)
19 Sept: Ward 13 (Nativity Church Hall); Ward 7 (Herbertsdale Community Hall)
20 Sept: Ward 7 (Sonskynvallei Community Hall); Ward 9 (Lutheran Church Hall); Ward 12 (Hillcrest Secondary School Hall)
HOW CAN THE PUBLIC ENGAGE
AND GIVE INPUTS?
All interest groups,
social structures, stakeholders, and the entire Mossel Bay community are
invited to participate in the IDP and budget review process.
Besides above platform, additional
written comments and inputs can be forwarded via:
Email to: idp@mosselbay.gov.za (IDP related) admin@mosselbay.gov.za (Budget related)
Post to: Private Bag X29, Mossel Bay, 6500
Hand delivered: 101 Marsh
Street, Mossel bay, 6500
CLOSING DATE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS OR INPUT: 29 SEPTEMBER 2023
AT 13:00
For any further enquiries
please do not hesitate to contact:
Mr S Vayisi at (044) 606 5227/ email svayisi@mosselbay.gov.za – IDP; or
Ms V Basson at (044) 606 5154/ email vbasson@mosselbay.gov.za – Budget.
