Have Your Say

The following projects and public exhibitions are open for your feedback. You can also view Public Notices for notifications on development applications and asset notices.

Projects Open for Feedback

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On-going Projects

Newcastle 2040

Thanks for your feedback on Newcastle 2040 during the recent public exhibition. We're reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.

Kotara Local Character Study

Thanks for having your say. We are currently reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.

Pearson Street, Lambton - Croudace Street to Lambton Park

Thanks for having your say on a proposal for range of upgrades at Pearson Street, Lambton. Feedback is now being reviewed and a report is being prepared for Council.

Georgetown Local Centre

Thanks for having your say on upgrading the Georgetown local centre. Your feedback is being used to help develop a draft plan, which will be open for further community input later in the year.

Local Social Strategy

Thank you to the 2,000+ people who shared their views in our Social Strategy survey. Check out what we heard ....

Mayfield Cycleways

Thank you for providing feedback on cycleways in Mayfield and surrounding areas. We are now reviewing all responses and will report back soon.

National Park Plan of Management

Thanks for having your say on National Park. We're reviewing the feedback you provided and will report back soon.

Newcastle After Dark - Phase 2 Trial

Phase 2 of the Newcastle After Dark trial is taking place in 22 venues.

Newcastle Harbour Foreshore Masterplan

We’re developing a masterplan to guide the future of Newcastle Harbour Foreshore. We're reviewing the preliminary concepts in light of community feedback received. There'll be more opportunities for the community to have their say later this year.

Shortland Local Centre - proposed timed parking changes

Thank you for your feedback on a proposal to introduce timed parking at various locations in Shortland Local Centre. Submissions closed on Monday 8 November.

Social Infrastructure

Thanks for sharing your opinions and ideas. We're reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.

Summerhill Organics Processing Facility

Thank you to everyone that provided feedback on the proposed organics processing facility at Summerhill Waste Management Centre. The DA will be submitted early next year before being placed on public exhibition.

Tennis Strategy

Thanks for having your say on a new strategy that will guide the future direction of tennis and bat ball facilities across Newcastle. We're reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.

Wallsend Masterplan

Thanks for sharing your ideas and views about Wallsend Town Centre.

Wilkinson Avenue, Birmingham Gardens

Thank you for having your say on the proposed pedestrian upgrades on Wilkinson Avenue, Birmingham Gardens. Feedback is now being reviewed and a report is being prepared for Council.

Completed Projects

Join an Advisory Committee

Thank you for expressing your interest in joining some of our Advisory Committees.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Thank you for having your say on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan. The plan was unanimously adopted by Council on 22 February 2022.

Destination Management Plan

Thanks for having your say on the draft Destination Management Plan for Newcastle. The plan was adopted by Council on 23 March 2021.

Community Grants Policy and draft Sponsorship Policy

The Community Grants Policy and Sponsorship Policy were adopted on 27 April 2021.

Cycling Plan - On our bikes

Thanks for your feedback. The Cycling Plan was adopted by Council in February 2021

Parking Plan - On the street

Thanks for your feedback on the draft Parking Plan - On the street. The Plan was adopted by Council in February 2021.

Economic Development Strategy

Thanks for having your say. The Economic Development Strategy was adopted by Council on 25 May 2021.

Gregson Park Masterplan

Thank you to everyone that had their say on the Gregson Park Masterplan. Your feedback helped shape the plan, which was adopted by Council on 23 November 2021.

Harbour to Cathedral Park

Thanks for having your say on a concept to protect and enhance views from the Harbour through to Cathedral Park. Learn more about what the community had to say about the concept.

Our Budget 2021/22

Thanks for your feedback. Our Budget 2021/22 and Fees and Charges were adopted by Council on 25 May 2021.

Quarterly Community Survey

Thanks to everyone who recently completed our latest Quarterly Community Survey. The Winter 2021 results are now available.

Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade - Tighes Hill

The engagement process has been finalised and this project has been adopted by Council.

Proposed Alcohol Regulated Areas

Council adopted the Alcohol Regulated Areas (ARA) for a four-year period (2022 – 2026) on 22 February 2022.

Proposed Half-Road Closure – New Lambton

The engagement process has been finalised and the project has been adopted by Council.

Proposed raised crossing Brunker Road Broadmeadow

The engagement process has been finalised on a a proposal to improve safety at the existing pedestrian crossing at Brunker Road near Coolah Road, Broadmeadow. The project has been approved by Council.

Proposed traffic improvements, Shortland Local Centre

Thank you for your feedback on a proposal to improve safety for pedestrians and amenity in Shortland. The Public Domain and Traffic Plan was adopted by Council on 25 May 2021.

Tighes Hill Local Character Study

A draft local character statement has been created using the information and feedback we received from the Tighes Hill community.

Wallsend Active Hub

Thanks for having your say on the concept plan for Wallsend Active Hub.