The updated Community Engagement Strategy is all about making it even easier for locals to get involved and have a real say in decisions that affect their neighborhood.

In 2024/25 we had 356,000 views of our Your Say page from 165,370 unique visitors.  We engaged on over 60 projects and received 15,500 submissions.

The new strategy, guided by 7 principles, is inspired by what the community said matters most: the need for greater clarity and accountability, ensuring our decisions are informed, balanced, and equitable, simpler language and more flexibility - especially for smaller projects and improved clarity on how community feedback is used. 

Our approach is built upon the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) spectrum, which is the international standard for best practice engagement methodology. 

This approach means people across the Northern Beaches can continue to be confident sharing their ideas knowing their input counts. We are excited to keep working with the community, building a more inclusive and vibrant place for everyone.

If you want the full scoop or want to check out the updated Community Engagement Strategy visit the Your Say page.