Artarmon Library and Community Facility

This consultation has concluded.

Council recently acquired 139 Artarmon Road which is located on the corner of Tindale Road, Artarmon. The property, originally built as a church has been bought to re-house more ...

Ashfield Management Plan 2009-2013

This consultation has concluded. Welcome to the online forum for Ashfield Council's draft Management Plan & Budget 2009 - 2013 Major projects and activities proposed include: * The Ashfield Council Centre more ...

Ashfield's Biggest Conversation - Ashfield Council Strategic Plan 2020

Ashfield Council is hosting a series of conversations with residents and community members to develop a new, shared Council and community vision for Ashfield as we head towards more ...

Bass Coast Towards 2030

This consultation has concluded. Council is developing a long-term vision for the area called Guiding Bass Coast to 2030. Input from the whole community is needed to help identify the greatest opportunities and more ...

Bega Valley Draft Management Plan

Council has placed on public exhibition its draft Management Plan for the 2009-12 period. The Management Plan includes a summary of Council's planned activities for the period. more ...

Blue Mountains City Council Draft Management Plan 2009-2010

This consultation has concluded. What is Blue Mountains City Council planning for 2009-2010? The Council’s Draft 2009-2010 Management Plan, incorporating the draft 2009-2010 Fees and Charges, 2009-2013 Capital more ...

Blue Mountains Community Consultation Policy

Blue Mountains City Council has prepared a Draft Community Consultation Policy 2009 to replace the Community Consultation Policy 2004. The purpose of this policy is to establish more ...

Blue Mountains Dog off Leash Trial

This consultation has concluded. Blue Mountains City Council has introduced 8 trial dog off-leash sites over the past year due to a changing of social expectation in companion animal management. There are currently more ...

Broken Hill Plan of Management for Open Spaces

This consultation has concluded. Broken Hill City Council, in conjunction with ROSS Planning, has developed a draft Plan of Management for Open Space. Council is seeking feedback from the community on the plan, more ...

Broken Hill Swimming Pool

This consultation has concluded. Broken Hill’s redeveloped aquatic centre opened on Saturday November 29, 2008. Costing $4.5M and incorporating a new 50m pool and a 70m water slide, the facility provides the more ...

Building Better Government Engagement (BBGE)

This consultation has concluded. The BBGE project aims to improve government engagement with community and voluntary organisations and citizens in policy and service development processes. The project is itself more ...

CCTV Cameras in the Orange CBD

This consultation has concluded. Orange City Council is seeking feedback on the Closed Circuit Tevleison Camera Project in the CBD. Orange City Council received $150,000 from the Federal Government to install more ...

Cherrybrook Sportsground

This consultation has concluded. Council has a commitment to provide enhanced sportsground facilities within the Shire for use by the community. Locations with suitable land are limited therefore alternate more ...

Childbirth - how well do Australian maternity practices look after the needs of women?

This consultation has concluded. Author and childbirth guru Sheila Kitzinger MBE has accused Australian obstetricians of ignoring women's needs in favour of their own protection and profits. We invite mothers more ...

Clarence Food

The Clarence Valley produces a diverse range of food products. In addition to traditional fresh fruit and vegetables, the range includes some iconic lines such as Yamba Prawns, more ...

Clarence River Way

This consultation has concluded. The Clarence Valley is on the move - and Clarence River Way is a key component of what will fuel the region's economic growth. Council, agencies and stakeholders have developed more ...

Clarence River Wharves Development Plan

The Clarence River Way masterplan earmarks a number of river towns and villages which overtime are to be developed as key tourism and service hubs. A range of wharf or pontoon more ...

Cook Community Site/Cook

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the Cook community site. Information stall - 20 June 2008 Community Forum (Please register) more ...

Draft Wollondilly Community Safety and Crime Preventation Plan 2008-2012

This consultation has concluded. The draft Wollondilly Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2008-2012 has been prepared to provide the local community with a documented framework to address community safety more ...

Greater Springwood Local Plan

It's crunch time! Logan City Council is seeking your views so we can finalise the 20-year planning vision for Springwood by the end of the year. We've waited many years to more ...

Half Day Holiday

This consultation has concluded. At its meeting held on 4 December 2008, Orange City Council resolved to support the introduction of a half-day holiday to coincide with the 2009 Colour City Cup to be held on 17 more ...

Have your say on Federal Funding for Orange

This consultation has concluded. Orange City Council is seeking community input on a $300 million Federal Funding Program to deliver community infrastructure. The Regional and Local Community Infrastructure more ...

Holt Community Site/Holt

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the Holt community site. Information stall - 28 June 2008 Community Forum (Please register) more ...

Hornsby Quarry and Environs

This consultation has concluded. This discussion forum has been set up by Council for two important purposes. The first is to seek your feedback on the Expressions of Interest (EOI) received by Council for future more ...

Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy

COUNCIL HAS RESOLVED TO EXTEND THIS CONSULTATION TO 17 JULY 2009 This consultation space has been created to assist Council engage the community in discussion and debate about more ...

Improving Community Consultation in the ACT

The Chief Minister wants to hear from you about how the ACT Government can improve the way it consults, and engages the ACT community. Use the following questions to start or join a discussion. more ...

Kiama Municipal Council Rates

This consultation has concluded. Council has resolved to apply to the Minister for Local Government for a Special Rate Variation. If approved this will see Council rates increase by 6.5% per year for the next more ...

Lane Cove Social Plan

This consultation has concluded. Lane Cove Council is updating its Social Plan, in order to better understand and plan for the existing and future social needs of the Lane Cove community. Council adopted its more ...

Let's get the Clarence Moving!

The Clarence Valley Council is participating in a new project to be delivered in early 2009, promoting healthy and active lifestyles. In 2005, 1 in 2 Australian Adults was overweight. more ...

LGMA Position on NSW Planning Reforms

This consultation has concluded. Thank you for your comments on the NSW Planning Reforms. The LGMA has now composed a response which can be viewed here at Bang The Table. Please see under "Library" on the right more ...

LGMA Women in local government

This consultation has concluded. Why is LGMA concerned about Women in Local Government? It is important that women actively engage in all levels of leadership and decision-making, particularly within government. more ...

Livewire - Young Professionals in Local Government Member Forum

This consultation has concluded. The Young Professionals in Local Government (YPinLG) Network was established to support young professionals working in local government throughout NSW. YPinLG promotes creative more ...

Logan Draft Arts & Cultural Plan (2009-2013)

Help us plan for Logan's cultural and creative future. We are in the first stage of community consultation for Logan's Arts & Cultural Plan and seek your involvement. By more ...

Medowie Settlement Strategy

This consultation has concluded. The Draft Medowie Strategy has been developed to guide and manage urban growth, build communities and conserve significant habitat corridors in the Medowie locality. The document more ...

Melrose Community Site/Chifley

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the Melrose community site. Information stall - 5 July 2008 Community Forum (Please register) more ...

Mt Neighbour Community Site/Kambah

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the Mt Neighbour community site. Information stall - 11 July 2008 Community Forum (Please more ...

Newcastle Buses Network Review

This consultation has concluded. Newcastle Buses and Ferries is undertaking a review of its services. As part of this review a proposed new network for bus services has been released. This page provides an opportunity more ...

Newcastle City Council Management Plan

This consultation has concluded. Newcastle City Council’s draft Management Plan has been developed after consultation with the community. Council is seeking further input on the Plan, with feedback due by 27 more ...

Newcastle Connectivity

This consultation has concluded. The rail line into the CBD of Newcastle has long been a source of controversy and debate in the community. When the issue was last examined the Government decided that services more ...

North Curtin Community Site/Curtin

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the North Curtin community site. Information stall - 27 June 2008 Community Forum (Please more ...

North Orange Bypass EIS

This consultation has concluded. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the North Orange Bypass is currently on display for public comment. As it is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the city's more ...

Online Community Engagement

Workshops were held by SustaiNet on 2 and 5 June 2009 to examine best practices in online engagement and engagement tools. This page is intended to allow participants at the more ...

Orange Waste Management

This consultation has concluded. Orange City Council is seeking community feedback on the Orange Resource Recovery and Waste Management Project to improve waste management for the next 40 years. In January more ...

Penrith City Draft 2008-09 Management Plan

This consultation has concluded. Penrith City Council’s Draft Management Plan has been developed after consultation with the community. Council is seeking further input on the Plan, with feedback due by Tuesday more ...

Penrith City Draft 2009-10 Operational Plan - Are we on the right track?

This consultation has concluded. Penrith City Council’s draft 2009-2010 Operational Plan has been developed after consultation with the community. It sets out what Council intends to do in coming year to address more ...

Picton McDonalds Development Application

This consultation has concluded. Council is in receipt of a development application for the demolition of a Service Station and subsequent construction of a McDonalds Restaurant and drive through facility, associated more ...

Port Stephens Draft Council Plan 2008 - 2012

This consultation has concluded. This Draft Plan is the management plan for Port Stephens Council and includes the proposed budget and the fees and charges for the Council over the next 4 years. The Draft Plan more ...

Port Stephens Draft Tree Vandalism Policy

This consultation has concluded. This policy has been developed in light of increasing tree vandalism that is being experienced across the Port Stephens Council Local Govt area. This is particularly apparent in more ...

Port Stephens Foreshore Management Plan

This consultation has concluded. The Port Stephens Foreshore Management Plans purpose is to address the sustainable use of the foreshore that supports a range of commercial and recreational activities, while still more ...

Redevelopment of Nobbys Lighthouse

This consultation has concluded. Jodi McKay MP, State Member for Newcastle, has been a strong advocate for the proposed redevelopment of the Nobbys Lighthouse site. She has been joined by other community leaders more ...

Rivett Community Site/Rivett

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the Rivett community site. Information stall - 12 July 2008 Community Forum (Please register) more ...

Shellharbour Youth Employment

This consultation has concluded. The Illawarra Regional Information Service has recently released a report into “Youth Unemployment in the Illawarra”. The report was prepared by a panel of government and community more ...

Singleton Streetscape Regeneration Project

This consultation has concluded. On 7 July Council adopted a concept plan for major improvements to the Singleton CBD Streetscape. Before any further investigation or design work is carried out on this project more ...

Stormwater Harvesting

This consultation has concluded. Orange City Council is seeking community input into a proposal to add treated stormwater to the city's drinking supply. On June 24, the State Government announced $4.45 million more ...

The Party's Over

This consultation has concluded. The newDemocracy foundation aims to be a catalyst for change in the Australian political system. The current system only operates by adversarial positioning. The battle for the more ...

Tygum Park Draft Master Plan

This consultation has concluded. Thank you for your comments on the Tygum Park Draft Master Plan. Feedback from park users and local residents will form the basis of further consultation with planners and Council more ...

Village Creek Community Site/Kambah

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the Village Creek community site. Information stall - 4 July 2008 Community Forum (Please more ...

Watermark Project

In August 2008, Shenhua Watermark Coal Pty Limited (Watermark) successfully bid for the exploration licence to the Watermark site (195km2) near Gunnedah, NSW. An exploration licence more ...

Weston Community Site/Weston Creek

This consultation has concluded. GHD is keen to hear the views of the local community on the possible future uses of the Weston community site. Information stall - 21 June 2008 Community Forum (Please register) more ...

Willoughby City Strategy

Council is reviewing its Willoughby City Strategy. The strategy, adopted by Council in 2006, is a long term vision and plan for the future of the city. The existing Willoughby more ...

Willoughby Climate Action Campaign

This consultation has concluded. Willoughby City Council is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent of 1999 levels by 2010. Council will also strive to assist the community of Willoughby more ...

Willoughby Council's Recreation Plan

This consultation has concluded. Council is seeking your feedback on recreation and open space in Willoughby City. Information received as part of this on-line discussion will be used to directly inform Council’s more ...

Willoughby Cultural Policy

This consultation has concluded. Willoughby City Council invites you to participate in the revision of its Cultural Policy and Plan, which will guide Council’s support and development of the City’s arts and more ...

Willoughby Library

This consultation has concluded. We are seeking feedback on the various services and activities offered by Willoughby City Council’s Libraries. Respond to the questions below or start your own discussion about more ...

Willoughby Performing Arts

This consultation has concluded. Willoughby City Council’s Performing Arts Unit is keen to enrich the cultural vitality of Willoughby City with a range of performances, venues and support programs that benefit more ...

Wingecarribee Bicycle Strategy

This consultation has concluded. ** SUBMISSION PERIOD EXTENDED TO 4PM MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2008 ** Wingecarribee Shire Council has developed a draft Bicycle Strategy. The draft identifies existing and proposed more ...

Wingecarribee Local Environmental Plan

This consultation has concluded. The draft Shirewide Local Environmental Plan is an integral component of the Council’s Planning Policies for the development of the Shire over the coming decades. The Draft Plan more ...

Wollondilly Community Strategic Plan 2030

This consultation has concluded. The Community Strategic Plan 2030 has been prepared to assist Wollondilly Shire to realise its vision of "rural living". We need your feedback to let Council know if we've got more ...

Wollondilly Cultural Plan

This consultation has concluded. The Draft Wollondilly Cultural Plan 2009-2012 has been prepared to invite all residents of the Shire and interested community organisations and groups to express their aspirations more ...

Wollondilly Transport Discussion Paper

This consultation has concluded. Wollondilly Shire Council has developed a Transport Discussion Paper to encourage community debate and feedback on a range of current and future transport issues facing the Wollondilly more ...

Wollondilly Tree Preservation Order Amendments

This consultation has concluded. This consultation has concluded. Council’s current Tree Preservation Order has been amended in order to comply with the recent introduction of the Native Vegetation act www.nativevegetation.nsw.gov.au more ...