What's happening

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 with each other about emerging issues, services and Council initiatives.

Lenswood Community Forum - Cultivating Opportunity

  • Location: Lenswood Bowling Club - 12 Coldstore Road, Lenswood.
  • Date: Monday 30 March 2026.
  • Time:
    • 5.30pm to 6.30pm - lawn bowls, food and networking.
    • 6.30pm to 8.00pm - presentations and engagement activities.
  • Light food provided along with tea, coffee and water. The bar will be open for private purchases.
  • Bookings: register your interest now.

The forum will be an opportunity for residents, Council staff and Elected Members to connect and discuss what is happening in your community.

Why Attend?

  • Hear about activities being undertaken by local community groups and organisations.
  • Find out about our latest council projects and updates.
  • Have the opportunity to discuss ideas for your community.
  • Connect with council staff and Elected Members.

There will be opportunities for community led topics and discussions and various information for community members to investigate. You can suggest a topic you’d like to discuss at the forum when you register to attend.

Community members will have the opportunity to speak with and provide feedback to council staff and Elected Members at the forum as well as online following the event. We will provide a summary of the forum here in our document library to share what the forum addressed, what was shared and what we heard after it has occurred.

More information about the event and scheduled presentations will be shared closer to the forum.

Presentations 🎤

Community Forum Agenda

  • 5.30-6.30pm - Arrival, Lawn Bowls and Food

    Opportunity to play some lawn bowls, network with Elected Members and staff and have some food.

    The bar will be open for private purchases.

  • 6.30-6.50pm - Welcome and Council Update

    Update about Council projects and initiatives. Information about the development of the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026/27 and a range of current and upcoming community engagement opportunities.

  • 6.50-7.00pm - Adelaide Hills Tourism

    Presentation from Stella Biggs, Executive Officer and Regional Tourism Manager at Adelaide Hills Tourism. Stella will provide an overview of the activities of Adelaide Hills Tourism and share an update on the development of the Adelaide Hills Destination Management Plan.

  • 7.00-7.10pm - Lenswood & Forest Range Association

    Presentation by Steve Smith, Secretary of Lenswood and Forest Range Community Association. Steve will share information about the activities of the association and community projects they are working on including the Lenswood Main Street Beautification Project.

  • 7.10-7.55pm - Breakout Session

    Networking and engagement breakout session with opportunities to share feedback, raise ideas or concerns for your area and talk to staff, Elected Members and presenters.

  • 8.00pm - Home Time

    The community forum will finish, and it will be time for everyone to grab some last snacks and head home.