January engagement update: fresh start, new ideas

Welcome to 2017! This month we are delving into our City's diverse cultural life as we look to develop a new Arts, Heritage and Cultural Plan and review our Aboriginal Community Plan.

Have your say on the Aboriginal Community Plan

We are reviewing and updating our Aboriginal Community Plan and Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
We want hear about the challenges facing local communities, success stories and ways Council can contribute.
To be involved in the review, complete our short online survey. Submit your ideas before 10 February and you could win a $200 gift voucher to Saretta Fielding's Art and Design.

Share your views on arts, heritage and culture in Lake Mac

You're invited to share your views on art, heritage and culture to help develop the City’s new Arts, Heritage and Cultural Plan 2017-2027

Join us at an upcoming creative forum to help invigorate our City.

Creative forums - RSVP now

Each forum will include a presentation outlining the intention of the Arts, Heritage and Cultural Plan, discussion, workshop and priority setting.

When: Thursday 19 January, 2-4pm RSVP online
Where: Charlestown Library Meeting Room, corner Smith and Ridley streets, Charlestown

When: Thursday 19 January, 5.30-7.30pm RSVP online
Where: Charlestown Library Meeting Room, corner Smith and Ridley streets, Charlestown

When: Thursday 2 February, 2-4pm RSVP online
Where: Swansea Centre Mezzanine, 228 Pacific Highway, Swansea

When: Thursday 2 February 5.30-7pm RSVP online
Where: Toronto Library, corner Brighton Avenue and Pemell Street, Toronto

To share your views on arts, heritage and culture in Lake Macquarie City, go online or attend one of the forum sessions.

Relocating the Pelican Boat Ramp

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed relocation of Pelican Boat Ramp until 3 February 2017.
Learn more about the proposal and have your say online.

All the best,
Have Your Say Lake Mac