Community Engagement Hub - Newsletter # 8
Hi there,
Welcome to the New Year! With a busy 2022 we rolled out over 30 engagement opportunities, and I am excited to announce that there will be plenty of opportunities to contribute again to projects happening around the Adelaide Hills in 2023.
Whether you've been with us for several years or are new to our engagement platform, we're super happy to have you onboard and thank you for providing your feedback on a consultation in the past.
Keeping you up to date with consultations and providing you with opportunities to tell us your thoughts, ideas and concerns on projects and decisions is important to us. The more voices we hear from, the more relevant and beneficial our decisions will be. Make this the year of getting involved in your local community.
WHAT WE ACHIEVED WITH OUR ENGAGEMENT HUB TOGETHER IN 2022
- Our Community Engagement Hub has been running for just over five years
- We have 2,457 activated participants, which grew an additional 416 people in 2022
- We have had 16,800 visits to the online hub
- We have rolled out over 30 consultations and engagement opportunities
- Approximately 1,000 community members have participated in one of our consultations or engagements via our online platform.
Although the above achievements are in relation to our online platform, we still provide opportunities for our community to get involved in providing their views and feedback in other ways to make sure there's something for everyone.
CURRENT CONSULTATIONS / ENGAGEMENTS
Did you know the Council supports over 100 diverse community events each year?
Events and festivals create a huge opportunity for community connection and celebration as well as social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits.
Festivals and events come with a varied range of responsibilities, planning requirements and community expectations which, if not managed well can result in a variety of issues and conflicts.
We are seeking feedback on events you may have attended in the last year or may attend in the coming months.
Let's chat events:
- Tell us more about your event experience here
- Share an event idea
- Start a discussion about events here
If you're planning an event check out the Council Community Event Support available.
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Stirling Coventry Library Lawns and Rotunda
Council has taken a little while to review the latest community feedback and decide on the next steps in relation to the Stirling Rotunda Project. What has become clear from the engagements undertaken to date is how important this whole site is as a central civic space for the Stirling community and beyond. Council is going to take a step back and look at the whole site, so it’s fit for purpose now and for the generations to come.
As part of this whole of site approach we’re looking to form a local resident/ business group that will be part of the project. The group will be made up of a balance of ages, gender and businesses/residents. If you would like to be a part of this group, please take a moment to express your interest via a quick form here.
If you are successful, we will be in touch in early 2023.
RECENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES
Gumeracha Library Refurbishment
LOOK OUT FOR CONSULTATIONS COMING SOON
These consultations will commence over the coming months, so be sure to check back regularly:
- Stormwater Management Plan (Phase 2 - Prioritisation of stormwater issues and solutions workshops) - Date to be confirmed
- Animal Management Plan - Date to be confirmed
- Review of the Code of Practice for Access to Council, Council Committee and Information or Briefing Sessions Meetings & Documents - Date to be confirmed
Over 30 more to come in 2023! Watch this space.
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 backyard. 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.
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 be kept in the loop here.
ONGOING SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Did you know we also include important community support information on our Community Engagement Hub? Find these topics under our community support and information section.
Road and Footpath Construction Updates
Managing sporting facilities and community halls in the hills
Access and inclusion future actions
Home-based businesses in the Adelaide Hills - Networking in 2023
Trails and Walking Routes Works and Updates
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If there is something else you would like to see on our Community Engagement Hub please let us know by emailing engage@ahc.sa.gov.au.
Also, please feel very welcome to share this email with family and friends and they will be able to view all of this information as well. Anyone new can register in our platform here.
Thank you for taking the time to communicate with us and be a part of our many decisions.
Sarah Hill and Vanessa Geerts
Community Engagement Coordinators
Adelaide Hills Council
