Maitland Your Say
Community engagement is at the heart of local government. It helps communities to be active participants in shaping their own future and play a part in positive change.
This page is where you can get involved in Council's plans, have a say and learn more about past projects. Your input and feedback help to ensure that Council's services, plans and decisions are guided by community values.
COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Council has developed a Communication and Engagement Framework that guides how, what, when, where and why we will engage with the community. The Communication and Engagement Framework includes a Community Engagement Policy and a Communication and Engagement Strategy and Action Plan.
Effective and honest engagement is at the heart of local government and the IPR (Integrated Planning and Reporting) process. It helps communities shape their own futures and informs the vision and direction of council. Our Communication and Engagement Strategy will support the development of all strategies, policies and services, while keeping the community informed through quality and responsive communications.
Our approach reflects the social justice principles of equity, access, participation and rights, as well Council’s Guiding Principles which underpin everything we do. These principles are:
MAKE THINGS EASY - we deliver communication and engagement opportunities that are accessible, relevant and easy to understand.
BE WELCOMING - we’re inclusive, encourage a diversity of voices to be heard, and make it easy for everyone who will be affected by a decision the opportunity to participate.
BE OPEN MINDED - we embrace innovation and encourage new ideas.
LOOK OUT FOR ME - we listen, value and respect community input as part of our decision making
KEEP YOUR PROMISES - we engage openly and honestly and build trust and understanding in our community, and use community input and feedback to deliver the best community outcomes.
