Thank you to everyone who has participated in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Engagement. Next steps will be shared later this spring.

Review the First Phase Engagement Findings

The first round of engagement was completed in Fall 2025 to better understand community experiences, concerns, and aspirations related to safety and well-being. Six interconnected themes have been identified, which together, describe the key drivers of community safety and well-being challenges in West Kelowna.

At the Jan. 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, Council received the Needs Assessment and Engagement Findings Report for information.

To learn more:

• Read the Report to Council
• Review the Needs Assessment and Engagement Findings – Summary Report and the Needs Assessment and Engagement Findings – Full Report
• Watch the presentation

How to participate

• Review the Needs Assessment and Engagement Findings from the first phase of engagement
  • Summary Report
  • Full Report
• Ask a question

Working Together for a Safer, Stronger West Kelowna

The City of West Kelowna is developing its first Community Safety & Well-Being Plan. This is a collaborative effort to address the root causes of local challenges and build connected, safe, and strong communities.

What is the Community Safety & Well-Being Plan?

Our Community Safety & Well-Being Plan is a forward-thinking, prevention-focused plan that moves beyond traditional enforcement. It emphasizes prevention, fairness, and overall well-being for all residents. The plan will include both short-term actions that build momentum and longer-term approaches that foster lasting change.

Why it matters

Community safety and well-being are foundational to a thriving city. This plan aims to:

• Identify key needs: Gain a clear picture of the most pressing safety and well-being challenges in our community.
• Develop collaborative solutions: Collaborate with local leaders, businesses, partners, and residents to co-create practical and sustainable actions and strategies.
• Reflect community priorities: Ensure that your insights directly shape the direction and actions in the Community Safety & Well-being Plan.

How your input will be used

The experiences, ideas, and priorities shared through this process will help to directly shape the Community Safety & Well-being Plan. Your feedback will be combined with data, research, and partner input to:

• Identify community priorities and key areas for action
• Inform goals and recommendations
• Guide short-term actions to build momentum and longer-term approaches that foster lasting change

After the engagement process, we will publish a short What We Heard snapshot summarizing constructive ideas, themes, and next steps. These insights will also be reflected in the final Community Safety & Well-Being Plan when it is presented to Council and shared publicly.

Project timeline