Community Forums 2024

Community Forums are held throughout the year in community facilities around the Hills. They provide an opportunity for Council and local residents to communicate directly in residents own back yard. The format is semi-structured and can include:

• updates of new and recently completed projects from Council
• presentations from local community groups sharing achievements and presenting opportunities to enhance community involvement
• presentation and/or discussions on issues or ideas raised by the community
• a 'break out' session over supper where council members and senior staff are available for questions and discussions.

The Forums generally start at 6pm with refreshments ready for a 6.30pm start and are generally concluded by 8.30pm.

Community forums are an excellent way of putting forward individual points of view and hearing what other members of the community have to say on issues that are important to residents. These public meetings enable the Council, community and other organisations to work collaboratively on goals for the region. Community forums can improve engagement and communication by creating an opportunity for an open discussion about emerging issues for Council and the community.

If you would like to see a community forum in your local area soon, please tell us where and you can also provide any other additional information if you register to be kept in the loop below.