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Consolidated Community Engagement Program Feedback 2025-2026 · Report
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 12 MAY 2026
8.4 CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FEEDBACK
2025-2026
Author Acting Director Corporate Services, Margaret Gatt
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/Subject/Community Engagement
Attachments 1. Interactions and Engagement Summary for 2025-26 Final
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report aims to present a consolidated summary of feedback gathered from various community
engagement initiatives and informal community interactions, which all assist Council in making
decisions, including shaping the 2026-27 Noosa Council Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the General Committee
dated 12 May 2026 regarding the Consolidated Community Engagement Project Outcomes for 2025-
2026.
REPORT
Considerable consultation with the wider community has been conducted on a range of different
matters over the past 12 -18 months.
Consistent with Council’s engagement framework, these activities are not undertaken as a single
annual exercise but are part of a continuous engagement program that informs and provides
direction on specific projects or programs.
While all may have different engagement methodologies and purposes, essentially these significant
consultation efforts have given the community an opportunity to provide feedback and put forward
their opinions on matters that guide future planning for Council and can be a component to help
guide preparation of the annual budget.
Residents and ratepayers also have a range of formal and informal opportunities to interact with
Council’s elected representatives to share perspectives and priorities. These include attending
Councillor Coffee Chat sessions and external “Council in Community” meetings. These options allow
the community to share views, raise concerns and request action on local issues.
Public participation opportunities in Council meetings also provide an important avenue for the
community raise issues of importance to them. While petitions are less common, public questions
and deputations have been used regularly at most Council meetings over the past year, showing
strong ongoing community interest in Council decisions. After formal presentations, Councillors also
speak informally with attendees to better understand their issues and encourage open discussion.
Council applies a structured, staged and evidence-based approach to developing its annual budget
with a wide range of aspects considered in guiding budget discussions and development. The
2026/27 Budget will be developed to give effect to Council’s Corporate Plan objectives within the
financial parameters and sustainability principles established by the Long-Term Financial Plan and
in appreciation of the current regional, national and global context. Community-identified priorities
are drawn from the broad range of engagement processes and translated into deliverable actions
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 12 MAY 2026 that are affordable, sustainable and aligned with Council’s long-term strategic direction. To assist this process, the attachment to this report provides a general overview of the key engagement initiatives over the past 12 months and lists formal and informal engagement and interactions conducted by Council. Link to Corporate Plan Theme No. 5 - Excellence This theme focuses on customer experience, financial sustainability, innovation and technology, levels of service, governance, our employees and volunteers, funding streams and asset management practices. Objective 5.2 – Continue to deliver a financially sustainable Council that has the resources now and into the future to achieve its strategic objectives. This will be supported through the introduction of enhanced sustainability reporting and performance indicators, as well as ESG (environmental social and governance) accounting practices as guided by statutory requirements. Objective .6 – Increase opportunities for meaningful collaborative community engagement which is highly representative of our community, especially our youth. Previous Council Consideration Nil. Finance There are no budget implications associated with presentation of this report. Risk & Opportunities Failure to integrate engagement outcomes into future budget considerations and planning may erode community confidence and service outcomes. This risk is mitigated through structured engagement processes, transparent reporting and alignment between community engagement findings and financial decisions. Human Rights Human Rights Compatibility Statement In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with Council’s Human Rights Policy. Consultation External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder Refer to content of attachment Internal Consultation
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 12 MAY 2026
Departments consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
x Mayor & Councillors x Director x Director
x Chief Executive Officer Community Connection x Financial Services
Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Revenue Services
x Community Engagement Arts & Culture ICT
Governance Customer Experience Procurement
People & Culture
Strategy & Environment Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
x Strategy & Sustainability Development Assessment Civil and Asset operations
x Economic Development & Infrastructure Planning, Design
Local Laws
Destination Management and Delivery
Environmental Services Environmental Health Waste
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
Commercial Property Property / Permits Disaster Management
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