Strategic Plan

Prepare for and adapt to anticipated future challenges and opportunities to ensure Haldimand can thrive in the face of evolving economic, environmental, technological and social conditions.

Infrastructure reliability

• Ensure that municipal infrastructure is maintained, optimized and resilient, supporting the community's needs both now and into the future.

Environmental stewardship

• Support practices that respond to climate change, protect natural resources and reduce environmental impact to support long-term sustainability.

Financial sustainability

• Maintain a strong, stable financial foundation by managing resources and investments wisely and ensuring that Haldimand's financial practices support long-term fiscal health and resilience.

Growth management

• Support thoughtful, responsible and balanced growth and development across Haldimand while respecting our rural character and quality of life.

Innovation

• Embrace new ideas, technology and approaches to improve services.

Deliver quality public services that meet the day-to-day community expectations reliably and affordably, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all residents.

Citizen centred service

• Ensure citizen satisfaction through accessible, responsive and respectful customer service through transparent and timely communication.

Communication

• Ensure clear, transparent and timely communication to keep Haldimand communities informed and connected.

Continuous improvement

• Commit to the ongoing evaluation and review of municipal services and processes to consistently improve service delivery and adapt to changing circumstances.

Operational excellence

• Establish and achieve service-level standards that represent efficiency, effectiveness and quality in all municipal operations.

Be a location of choice for business growth and sustainable investment, promoting a vibrant, diversified economy while having regard for our agricultural community, small business and industry.

Business pathways

• Create an environment where local business can thrive.

Employment opportunities

• Attract new business and promote workforce development, increasing local employment opportunities.

Tourism

• Enhance Haldimand's appeal as a tourist destination by promoting its unique communities and natural beauty.

Investing in quality programs and services that promote the safety and well-being of communities and residents.

Community safety

• Ensure residents feel secure by maintaining safe public spaces, positive collaboration with law enforcement and appropriate emergency response.

Healthy lifestyle opportunities

• Preserve, foster and maximize the potential of the natural environment, community amenities and rich culture that differentiates Haldimand communities and enables residents to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Commitment, equity & inclusion

• Commit to making the community welcoming and accessible for all.

Community partnerships

• Build and nurture partnerships across Haldimand to leverage diverse resources and perspectives and create stronger, healthier communities.

Foster an efficient, effective and accountable municipal government that prioritizes the well-being of its citizens and staff.

Effective government

• Uphold principles of transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility with a focus on responsible government.

Citizen engagement

• Provide residents and stakeholders with meaningful public participation opportunities to ensure voices are heard and feedback informs key decisions.

Staff investment

• Invest in staff to ensure Haldimand remains a high-performing workforce that is capable of delivering exceptional services to its communities.

For the public:

• The plan will communicate the vision for Haldimand and the related short and long-term priorities
• Reflect community aspirations
• Formalize Council's commitment to resident satisfaction

For Council and administration:

• The plan will inform policy, operational and budget decisions
• Provide a framework for oversight and management of service delivery

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
12 to 2 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Haldimand County Administration Building, main floor lobby
53 Thorburn St S, Cayuga

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with the CAO and members of the Senior Management Team and discuss key themes and priorities.

“The Haldimand County Strategic Plan will serve as our official roadmap to the future as a growing, rural community and local government administration. It will define our vision for the years ahead and outline themes, priorities, goals and actions that will enable our vision to become a reality,” said Chief Administrative Officer Cathy Case. “It’s critical that residents play a part in shaping their community and we are strongly encouraging people to participate in the process and share ideas,” Case added.