Advisory Committees

COVID-19 Update

Advisory Committees are returning to face-to-face meetings for the first time since November 2019 following a lengthy stint of online meetings due to COVID-19.

City of Newcastle has established a number of Advisory Committees to provide advice and inform decision making on specific areas in line with the established Committee Charters.

For the latest information and public health orders, see the NSW Health COVID-19 website.

Community and Culture Advisory Committee

Advice and guidance on the development of strategies and identification of challenges and opportunities, in relation to cultural planning, heritage, arts, cultural opportunities, sporting and recreational opportunities, community pride and local...

Access Advisory Committee

Implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2016-2019 and current and relevant local matters related to disability inclusion in Newcastle.

Guraki Aboriginal Advisory Committee

The Guraki Advisory Committee provides strategic advice and guidance with relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, give life to Council’s commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the City of Newcastle.

Infrastructure Advisory Committee

Advice and guidance on the development of strategies, identification of challenges and opportunities, in relation to built and natural facilities and systems including coastal revitalisation programs, environmental matters, transport, traffic...

Liveable Cities Advisory Committee

Provide advice and guidance on the development of strategies, and identification of challenges and opportunities, in relation to urban planning, heritage, safety, affordable housing and healthy and connected urban systems within the LGA.

Newcastle Youth Council

To guide the implementation of youth strategies for City of Newcastle and to raise awareness of youth issues.

Strategy and Innovation Advisory Committee

Advice and guidance on the development of strategies, and identification of challenges and opportunities, in relation to activation of Newcastle as a destination leading in innovative technologies, smart infrastructure, and high value investment...

Public Art Reference Group

Advisory body to City of Newcastle on public art, including providing advice on the commissioning and development of new public art works in the public and private domain.