Inform
Our goal - To provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities and/or solutions.
Our promise - We will keep you informed
A place to have your say
My Central Coast is Central Coast Council’s online space for sharing information and inviting community feedback on projects, plans and decisions that affect our region.
It’s where you can:
- Learn about what Council is working on
- Share your ideas, feedback or concerns
- See what we heard and how your input helped shape decisions
Not every project will look the same, but when we ask for feedback, we’re clear about what’s open for input and what isn’t.
Our engagement approach
Council undertakes engagement activities in different ways depending on the topic, its complexity, the level of community interest, and the extent to which stakeholders may be affected by or influence outcomes.
Engagement may involve sharing information, seeking feedback, or inviting community participation in shaping options or proposals. This work is guided by Council’s Communication and Engagement Framework and the Engagement Institute's (Formerly IAP2) Spectrum of Participation.
Council aims to make relevant information available so residents and stakeholders can understand the subject of engagement, the decisions being considered, and how engagement outcomes are used.
Council may send email updates to acknowledge contributions, share progress, or communicate outcomes from engagement and project processes, so participants can stay informed about how a project is progressing.
Spectrum of Participation
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Consult
Our goal - To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions.
Our promise - We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.
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Involve
Our goal - To work directly with the public throughout the process to ensure that public concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered.
Our promise - We will work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are directly reflected in the alternatives developed, and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.
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Collaborate
Our goal - To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision, including the development of alternatives and the identification of the preferred solution.
Our promise - We will look to you for advice and innovation in formulating solutions and incorporate your advice and recommendations into the decisions to the maximum extent possible.
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Empower
Our goal - To place final decision-making in the hands of the public.
Our promise - We will work with community to support / implement what you decide.
Why you may be asked to register
You do not need to create an account to view projects on My Central Coast, and registration is not required for all participation activities.
For some engagement opportunities, you may be asked to register or provide contact details. This helps Council understand who is participating and ensures engagement processes are fair, transparent and accountable.
Registration also allows Council to follow up with participants where appropriate. This may include acknowledging a contribution, sharing updates, reporting on outcomes, or explaining how community input was considered as part of a decision.
Any personal information collected through My Central Coast is handled in accordance with Council’s personal information protection policy.
Contact Council
If you have questions, need help participating, or would prefer offline options, you can contact Council directly.
Phone: 03 6429 8900
Email: admin@centralcoast.tas.gov.au
