Community Engagement Strategy 2025-29
The Community Engagement Strategy 2025-29 guides how Council will engage so that a broad range of perspectives are sought and the community has a strong voice in Council’s decision-making.
The strategy includes:
- Our principles of engagement
- Who we engage
- How we engage
- Council's Community Participation Plan
Engaging with the community is one of the guiding principles for councils under the Local Government Act 1993 (section 8A) and is an important part of local democracy. Some engagement processes are already prescribed by legislation and Council’s practice will always meet these minimum requirements.
Council reviews the strategy after each Council election.
Download Community Engagement Strategy here
Deliberative Forum
In August 2024, Council hosted an innovative Deliberative Forum consisting of 99 representative residents who were randomly selected to provide input into Council’s approach to community engagement and our Community Strategic Plan. Using a range of small group discussions and fun digital methods, participants provided input which directly influenced our plans.
View a short video about the forum here.