Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is urging people to give their view on what they would like for their community moving into the future.
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Council is embarking on the development of 18 community plans over the next two years.
Bonny Hills was the pilot community plan, and council is currently developing a plan with the North Shore community and in the Camden Haven.
The plans will assist in understanding individual community issues, priorities and help shape the future of each unique area.
Residents from Laurieton, North Haven, Dunbogan, West Haven and Lakewood have been sent a postcard in the mail, to fill out and return to council by October 3.
The feedback from the cards will be discussed at a community think tank meeting at the Laurieton School of Arts Hall on Thursday, October 11.
Council’s group manager Lucilla Marshall said although the communities will be grouped together, people will still be able to give individual ideas on the character and vision for each location.
“It’s important for us to engage with residents to establish the priorities for each community,” she said.
Lucilla said once plans are created for each of the locations, council can implement action to work towards the long term future visions.
“As with the Bonny Hills plan, there will be a lot of consultation with the community to establish a plan which majority of people are happy with,” she said.
Anecdotally, Lucilla said she believes road improvement, footpaths for connectivity, and facilities to enhance lifestyle will all be brought up as ideas.
In early October council will kick off community planning in Kew, Kendall, Herons Creek and Lorne.
Director Jeffery Sharp said council is excited to be embarking on the community planning process, engaging with communities and building great relationships.
“We believe through this process we can change how local government works in our region, bring council closer to the community and capture the priorities each community has identified as important for a strong and sustainable future,” said Mr Sharp.
“Having a plan is also important in identifying the role community’s play in defining existing character and shaping a desired future character for their local area.”
For more information visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au/community-planning or call council on 6581 8111.