Community engagement approach

At Port Stephens Council, we have an integrated approach to engaging with the community. Read more about Council’s Community Engagement Strategy on Council’s website: portstephens.nsw.gov.au/development/planning-guides-andstrategies/community-engagement-strategy

The Plan has been reviewed in accordance with this Engagement Strategy and the process outlined below. To better understand community values and priorities we undertook Port Stephens’s first-ever Liveability Index Survey in September 2020. Over the past 18 months, we have been talking with and listening to our community on a number of fronts to understand the aspirations and priorities of Port Stephens. Council has taken a phased approach delving deeper into what we have heard to make sure we clearly understand what the community is looking for in the future.

An example of general comments received from the community during various community engagement activities.