Community engagement
We offer a range of opportunities for residents, workers, community groups, business, government and industry stakeholders to share ideas, insight and feedback on our projects and policies.
Why we rely on community engagement
Feedback on projects and policies helps inform our decisions.
Consultation and engagement outcomes are collated, analysed and considered along with other input and technical, financial or legislative requirements as a key part of our decision-making process.
You can participate at:
- workshops and community meetings
- stakeholder meetings and roundtables
- online consultations
- community reference groups
- advisory panels
- drop-in sessions
- surveys
- school workshops
- doorknocking and notification.
The following principles guide our approach to engaging the community in decision-making:
- Integrity: Clear in scope and purpose.
- Inclusiveness: Accessible with a full range of values and perspectives.
- Dialogue: Promote and open up genuine discussion.
- Influence: Communities should be able to see and understand the impact of their involvement in consultations.
More information is available in our community engagement strategy.
Connect with us online
It’s another way you can have your say on issues that matter to you.
Share your thoughts on community ideas boards, interactive maps and surveys. You’ll be able to see what other people are saying and vote on the suggestions you agree with.
Having your say online is easy.
What you need to do
Our approach to engaging the community
Consultations
- Proposed works & maintenanceHave your say on the design and upgrade of our streets and facilities.
- Policy & planning changesUpdates and changes to our policies, plans and procedures.
- Vision settingHave your say on the future of our city.
- Public noticesLegislation requires the City of Sydney to publish information on certain proposed changes.
Development & land-use planning
Development applications
Search development applicationsFind a DA, outdoor dining, subdivision or heritage request.Development applications
Request the City of Sydney prepares a planning proposalAsk for an amendment to our planning instruments.- Policy & planning changesUpdates and changes to our policies, plans and procedures.
