What is the IDP? EVERY municipality is required to produce an Integrated Development Plan, in which that city's future is mapped over the short, medium and long term. Issues that are considered include spatial planning, disaster management, finances, performance targets and economic development. The key to the process is "integration", meaning that all processes are considered in relation to one another. In the words of Executive Mayor Councillor Amos Masondo, the IDP for Johannesburg is the City's "roadmap" for the next 30 years. For more information, click here. RELATED LINKS: Yeoville residents have their say TAKING note of what is important to its citizens, Yeoville residents were given an opportunity to tell their ward councillor what their priorities were for the City's budget. Read more People's Centres THIS is a list of the People's Centres across the city. Region 1: Diepsloot Region 2:Midrand/Ivory Park Region 3: Sandton/Rosebank Region 4: Northcliff Region 5: Roodepoort Region 6: Doornkop/Soweto Region 7: Alexandra Region 8: Inner City Region 9 : Johannesburg South Region 10: Diepkloof/Meadowlands Region 11: Ennerdale/Orange Farm

IDP meetings kick off CITIZENS are urged to get to their regional meetings to discuss their priorities for the City's Integrated Development Plan. September 21, 2005 By Tammy O'Reilly JOBURGERS are being encouraged to attend meetings in their regions to participate in discussions about the City's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for the next five years. Public participation meetings will take place in each of the 11 regions between 21 September and 29 October. The IDP is viewed as the City's business plan as it contains the achievements, challenges and details of all investment and development initiatives that the City wishes to undertake. Public input is a pivotal aspect of local government decision-making and the City is continuing its campaign to ensure this happens by liaising directly with communities. During the year, ward councillors meet ward committee members and their communities to discuss the concerns and needs that arise in their areas. At regional level, meetings take place on a quarterly basis to discuss the collective concerns and demands of the regions' wards. "During September and October the City of Johannesburg will be going to meet with communities to listen to what they consider priorities for the next five years," explains Keith Peacock from the office of the City Manager. A statement released by the City reads, "We encourage you as a resident of Johannesburg to participate in the consultation process by attending these meetings and having your say. "As a City we remain committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment, promoting economic growth, combating HIV and Aids, reducing interruptions to electricity and water supplies, improving the billing system, enforcing by-laws and facilitating housing delivery." For more information on the IDP call Joburg Connect on 011 375 5555 or visit your nearest People's Centre. Schedule of Meetings Have your say! There's a ward or regional meeting taking place near you REGION DATE VENUE TIME 7 21 September 2005 53A Andries Street, Wynberg 17:00 8 01 October 2005 A-Level Lecture Theatre, Metro Centre 09:00 10 01 October 2005 Eldorado Park Civic Centre 09:00 4 03 October 2005 Danie Van Zyl Rec Centre, Cnr Plantation and Rex Rds 17:30 3 04 October 2005 Sandown Hall, Sandton Civic Centre, West St 5 05 October 2005 Pelindaba Chamber, 1st Floor, Civic Centre Florida 1&2 08 October 2005 Diepsloot Youth Centre 09:00 1&2 08 October 2005 Ivory Park Community Centre 13:00 6 15 October 2005 Sophie Masite Chamaber, Jabulani 09:00 9 15 October 2005 Eureka House, 92 M'borough Rd, Springfield 09:00 10 22 October 2005 Diepkloof Multipurpose Hall 09:00 11 29 October 2005 Multipurpose Hall, Orange Farm 10:00 "Working together for service delivery" Permission to use web site material Publishers may use material from this site free of charge, as long as: Credit is given to either the "City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)"; If the article is used online, a link is provided to the original article on this website; The name of the article's author is acknowledged; The webmaster is informed of how and where the material is used (fill in this brief online form). Johannesburg News Agency is operated by BIG Media at 011-484-1400 Print this Page E-mail this article to a friend Help using Joburg.org.za