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Thank you to everyone who contributed to shaping the Corporate Plan 2026-2031.

At the May Council Ordinary Meeting held on 28 May 2026, all councillors voted to adopt the Corporate Plan 2026-2031. See discussions relating to the Corporate Plan here.

Community feedback has directly informed the community vision, themes, and priority outcomes within the Corporate Plan, ensuring it is a genuinely community-led document aligned to what matters most to residents.

Learn more about how your feedback shaped the final plan below.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on this project. We have now reviewed your feedback.

See a summary of what of what you shared with us or read the Community Engagement Report.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on this project. We are now reviewing your feedback and will be sharing findings with the community.

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Project background

Each year, council faces the challenge of distributing resources across a diverse range of projects and services, from running library programs to delivering major city infrastructure.

To help inform these decisions, we refer to the Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan is a strategic plan updated every five years to help guide council's progress towards achieving the Community Vision:

"Ipswich is a city of opportunity. In our vibrant and diverse community, sustainable practices ensure we are well-prepared for growth, securing a thriving future for all."

Council drafted the Corporate Plan 2026-2031, and sought your feedback on the draft outcomes. These outcomes define measures of success, and help identify what projects or service areas should therefore be prioritised to achieve these measures.

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on this project. Council has now reviewed your feedback.

See a summary of what you shared with us or read the Community Engagement Report.


Adopted Corporate Plan 2026-2031

At the May Council Ordinary Meeting held on 28 May 2026, all councillors voted to adopt the Corporate Plan 2026-2031. See discussions relating to the Corporate Plan here.

Community feedback has directly informed the plan, ensuring it is a genuinely community-led document aligned to what matters most to residents. This includes:

  • Community vision

    Community feedback described Ipswich as a a thriving economy, inclusive culture and reliable transport. These themes have been reflected in the vision and supporting text.

    Ipswich is a city of opportunity. In our vibrant and diverse community, sustainable practices ensure we are wellprepared for growth, securing a thriving future for all.

  • Priority outcomes

    Community feedback helped shape what outcomes council prioritises for each of the Corporate Plan themes, with strong alignment between the community priorities and those shortlisted in the final plan. This includes prioritising:

    • Active and public transport systems
    • Community safety and health
    • Delivering priority growth infrastructure


    See the final priority outcomes below.

Priority outcomes

See the final priority outcomes for each of the Corporate Plan themes below.

  • Vibrant and Growing

    • Maintenance and delivery of core, growth‑sequenced local road and community infrastructure is prioritised.
    • An accessible and well‑connected active and public transport system that serves growth areas and links key centres, reducing the reliance on road capacity expansion.
    • Ipswich has quality, sustainable and culturally inclusive urban environments

  • Safe, Inclusive and Creative

    • Our community’s safety and health are supported.
    • The suburban amenity and connection of areas is improved.
    • The community is active, healthy, creative and connected.

  • Natural and Sustainable

    • A cleaner city underpinned by a circular economy and resource recovery.
    • A greener city with a thriving natural environment.

  • Trusted and Leading Organisation

    • Major Federal and State Government funding supports city-shaping opportunities, including major infrastructure, policy reform and essential services.
    • Council has strong, transparent governance and responsible financial management.
    • Council is a safe and respectful workplace in which staff are comfortable to speak up to raise ideas or concerns and are supported to perform at their best.

Community engagement

How you shared and what you told us

Acknowledgement of Country

Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.



Phone: (07) 3810 6666

Email: communityengagement@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Postal: PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

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