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A vision for Melbourne's new West
About LeadWest
LeadWest is an advisory committee to the five councils in Melbourne’s West, being the Cities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham.
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What we do
Meaningful work, unforgettable experiences
The primary role of LeadWest continues to be to provide a forum for the development of a consolidated view between the five councils on the most effective means to secure sustainable economic development and maximise community benefits in Melbourne’s West.
Focus on business precincts
Continued advocacy for the priority business precincts of Cobblebank, Footscray, Sunshine, and Werribee and across the region encompassing the five councils of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham
Local jobs program
Working with the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments on the Western Region Jobs Taskforce
Our Member Councils
Members of the Committee
Meet the LeadWest Committee of 2021
Chair
Jim Williamson
Priorities
Our overarching vision is for a globally engaged, connected, enterprising and dynamic region, delivering sustainable prosperity, health and wellbeing.
Key goals, objectives and initiatives are listed in our 2020 - 2030 Strategic Plan.
An enterprising region
High quality jobs, skills, services and products
Create vibrant public and private enterprise zones offering high value-adding and export- oriented products, jobs and skills development.
What's new
Find out what's happening in our region
Advocacy
The North and West Melbourne City Deal Plan
The North and West Melbourne City Deal is a blueprint for our region, advocating for economic opportunities and the creation of thousands of jobs.
Through unprecedented collaboration, thirteen local governments represented by LeadWest and the Northern Councils Alliance, La Trobe and Victoria Universities, NORTH Link and the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance have come together to build the City Deal proposal.
What is a City Deal?
City deals are partnerships with all three levels of government that focus on aligning planning and investment to accelerate growth and job creation.
What's next
In 2021
Wednesday
17th February
LeadWest Committee Meeting
Wednesday
19th May
LeadWest Committee Meeting
Wednesday
18th August
LeadWest Committee Meeting
Wednesday
17th November
LeadWest Committee Meeting
Strategic partners
