The Community Engagement Strategy and Community Participation Plan serve as a guiding framework for encouraging, supporting, and facilitating active involvement in local decision-making processes. Through transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration, Council ensures that the voices of residents, businesses and stakeholders are not only heard but thoughtfully considered.
The NSW Government released a new State-wide Community Participation Plan on 1 September 2026. The Plan is designed to help communities understand how they can participate in the planning process and provides useful information on the planning process; community engagement, and the opportunity to “have your say”.