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

Newcastle's Community Strategic Plan

We've been listening and we're developing a new Community Strategic Plan, Newcastle 2040, our map to a brighter future for all of us. Learn more and have your say.

Proposed raised crossing Frederick Street at Coane Street

We are seeking feedback on a proposed raised crossing on Frederick Street at Coane Street, Merewether. Feedback closes on 10 May.

Tighes Hill Local Character Study

Let us know how we can retain the essence of Tighes Hill as the types of houses and land uses continue to change. Have your say until 14 May.

Draft Community Infrastructure Incentives Policy

We are seeking feedback on the draft Community Infrastructure Incentives Policy which proposes a new approach for the delivery of community infrastructure. Have your say until 28 May.

On-going Projects

Disability Inclusion Action Plan

We're reviewing our Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

Economic Development Strategy

The public exhibition period for the draft Economic Development Strategy has now closed.

Gregson Park Masterplan

We're developing a Masterplan to guide the vision and renewal of the park over the next 10 -15 years.

Libraries Survey

Thanks for having your say on our library services.

Our Budget 2021/22

Thanks for having your say on Our Budget 2021/22 and draft Fees and Charges.

Quarterly Community Survey

Thanks to everyone who recently completed our latest Quarterly Community Survey. We're reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.

Stockton Coastal Management Options

Thanks to everyone who gave feedback on potential management options to complement mass nourishment at Stockton. We're busy reviewing the feedback and will report back soon.

Proposed Intersection Upgrade - Hobart Road at Wallarah Road, New Lambton

We sought feedback on a proposal to upgrade the intersection of Hobart Road and Wallarah Road, New Lambton. The exhibition closed 5 April 2021.

Proposed Traffic Calming Devices – Mawson Street, Shortland

We sought feedback on a proposal to construct a series of road humps and road cushions along Mawson Street, Shortland. The exhibition closed 5 April 2021.

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 Harbour Foreshore Masterplan

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

Proposed traffic improvements, Shortland Local Centre

Thank you for your feedback on a proposal to improve safety for pedestrians and amenity of the local centre in Shortland. This public exhibition closed 21 March.

Social Infrastructure

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

Wallsend Active Hub

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

Wallsend Masterplan

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

Wickham Masterplan Update

We're looking to update the Wickham Masterplan to address new challenges and opportunities in realising the long-term vision for Wickham. Thank you for having your say.

Completed Projects

Carrington Greenspaces Masterplan

Thanks for having your say on your visions for Carrington. The Carrington Greenspace Masterplan was adopted by Council on 8 December 2020

Climate Action Planning

Our new Climate Action Plan will outline specific goals and priorities for the next 5 years has now been adopted.

Draft Community Grants Policy and draft Sponsorship Policy

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

Draft Cycling Plan - On our bikes

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

Destination Management Plan

Thanks for having your say on the draft Destination Management Plan for Newcastle.

Draft Local Housing Strategy

Thanks for having your say on our new Draft Local Housing Strategy. The Strategy has now been adopted.

Draft 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.

Newcastle After Dark

Thanks for having your say on Newcastle After Dark. Learn more

Off-leash dog area - Lambton

Thanks for having your say on a potential off-leash dog park in Lambton.

Strategic Sports Plan

Thanks for having your say on the Strategic Sports Plan. The Plan was adopted by Council on 8 December 2020.

Upgrade to Mitchell Street, Stockton

Mitchell Street in Stockton is set for a spruce-up from early 2021! View the plans and learn more