Only nine Mount Burr residents accepted the invitation of Wattle Range Council to attend a feedback session at the town’s football clubrooms on Tuesday night.

They were outnumbered by a 11-strong council contingent headed by Mayor Des Noll and chief executive Ben Gower.

Also present were directors Paul Duka, Emma Clay and Peter Halton, three support staff and councillors Dale Price, Richard Cassidy and Emma Castine.

Among the matters raised at the public forum were the need for bike lanes, landscaping and a community garden.

The town grew up around the State Government mill which began operating in the early 1930s.

The mill was privatised in 1996 and closed four years later.

Wattle Range Council is made up of 13 townships, each with their own communities, passionate about the future of their towns.

Over the next 12 months, the council plans to help each of its towns review their town priorities and set out their aspirations for the future.

A council spokesperson said the intention is to replace what was the ‘Community Town Plans’, with brand new ‘Community Visions’.

“They will capture the thoughts and ideas of those living in each town, helping to guide Council decision making, enhancing community vibrancy, ensuring environmental sustainability, and inspiring innovation,” the spokesperson said.

“The first three towns on the schedule are Mount Burr, Southend and Tantanoola where elected members and Council staff will be hosting a free barbecue and a public forum.

“The purpose of the forums is to listen to what the community envisage for their towns and hear what should be prioritised.

“Wattle Range Council representatives will also advise how community feedback, ideas and proposals can be communicated to Council on an ongoing basis.”