Consolidated Community Engagement Program Feedback 2025-2026 · Report

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