FAQs

When Council puts something on public exhibition it means that anyone can look at and comment on it. By putting these documents on exhibition, we are giving the community the chance to look at them and provide feedback before they are finalised. This feedback helps us understand if there is something we need to add or change before the plans are adopted.

All submissions received during the exhibition period will be included in the Business Paper and discussed at the Council meeting on Wednesday 18 December 2024.

This process provides an opportunity for our community members to have their concerns heard and suggestions considered prior to the finalisation and adoption of the draft documents.

The Community Engagement Policy formalises Council’s commitment to better decision making through meaningful engagement. It prescribes a set of organisational rules, a methodology and principles to ensure that Council engagement is consistent and follows best practice.

The Community Engagement Strategy is a legislated document which outlines Council’s approach to engagement. It provides transparency and clarity for all stakeholders so they can understand their role in decisions they are interested in or impacted by, in order to achieve better outcomes for our community and environment. The Strategy defines who, when and how we will engage. The level of community involvement varies depending on the project and the potential impact of the decision.

The Community Participation Plan is a legislated document which outlines how you can get involved in local and City-wide land use planning to achieve better outcomes for today as well as the future. The plan covers legislative requirements for mandatory public engagement for all of Council’s planning functions. It builds on the approach established by the Community Engagement Strategy and includes specific information about community participation on planning and development decisions in the Narrabri Shire Local Government Area (LGA).