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Camp Shortland
We'd like to hear what elements you've enjoyed and what you'd like to see stay at Camp Shortland. Have your say before Friday 6 June 2025.
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Civic Public Domain Plan
Help us create a vibrant, welcoming space that celebrates our arts, culture, & heritage by sharing your thoughts on the Civic Public Domain Plan (PDP) before 29 May 2025.
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Coastal Buildings Revitalisation Plan
Thanks for having your say on how we plan for the future of our coastal buildings.
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Extended Stockton Coastal Management Program
Thank you for having your say on the draft Extended Stockton Coastal Management Program (CMP).
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Reduced Pool Entry Fee Trial
We're considering the trial of a $2 entry fee at our inland pools during the 2025-26 summer season. Have your say on the proposed trial before 29 May 2025.
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Delivering Newcastle 2040
Have your say on our draft budget for 2025-26 and key projects we're delivering to help us achieve your vision for a liveable, sustainable, inclusive global city!
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We Love Our Coast
Where we talk to you about how we're planning for our coastline.
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Newcastle Ocean Baths Revitalisation - Stage Two
Thanks for your feedback on the concept designs for Stage Two upgrades to the pavilion buildings & surrounds. Read the Consultation Report to find out what we heard.
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Bathers Way, King Edward Park
We invited you to let us know your feedback on the Bathers Way extension into King Edward Park.
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Extended Stockton Coastal Management Program - Photo Competition
We want to see how you value and connect with Stockton Beach. Thank you for your submissions. This competition has now closed.
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Maryville Fitness Stations
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the installation of age-friendly fitness stations along Maryville foreshore. These have now been installed.
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Bar Beach Pedestrian and Cyclist Improvements
Thanks for having your say. Concept designs for the proposed upgrade of the existing crossing at Memorial Drive, Bar Beach were approved by Council on 26 March 2024.
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Newcastle Beach Pedestrian Subway Mural
Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal. The Newcastle Beach Pedestrian Subway mural has now been completed.
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Widening and Upgrade of Minmi Road, Wallsend
Thanks for having your say on proposed upgrades to improve traffic flow on Minmi Road. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Hunter Street Trial Cycleway - Stage 2 Extension
Thanks for having your say on a proposal to improve safety for cycling along Hunter Street. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Blackbutt Village Community Spaces
Thanks for having your say on two new community spaces for Blackbutt Village. We're reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.
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Road Safety Improvements - Bulkara Street and Lake Road, Wallsend
Thanks for having your say on the proposed upgrades at Bulkara Street and Lake Road, Wallsend. We're reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.
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Pedestrian Connection - Traise Steet, Waratah
Thanks for having your say. Concept designs for the pedestrian connection at Traise Street, Waratah were approved by Council on 27 February 2024.
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Pedestrian Improvements and Traffic Calming - Laman Street, Cooks Hill
Thanks for having your say on the proposed kerb extensions at Laman Street and Auckland Street, Cooks Hill. During the public exhibition, we received 59 submissions.
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Newcastle Environment Strategy
Thanks for having your say on our 10-year roadmap for achieving our vision of a sustainable Newcastle. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Throsby, Styx and Cottage Creek Flood Study
Thanks for having your say. Council voted to adopt the Throsby, Styx and Cottage Creek Flood Study on 12 December 2023. Find out more about the exhibition outcomes.
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Newcastle Ocean Baths - Stage Two
We are revitalising Newcastle's much-loved Ocean Baths. Thanks for having your say on the preliminary floorplan layout for renewal of the pavilion buildings.
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Broadmeadow to Hamilton East Cycleway Improvements
Thanks for having your say. Concept designs for these cycleway improvements have now been adopted by Council. Find out what we heard and what changes have been made.
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Community Engagement Strategy
Thanks for having your say! The Community Engagement Strategy has now been adopted.
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Broadmeadow Place Strategy
Thanks for having your say on the future of Broadmeadow! The place strategy was adopted by Council on 25 March 2025.
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Widening and Upgrade of Longworth Avenue, Wallsend
Thanks for having your say on the proposed upgrades to Longworth Avenue, Wallsend. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Jesmond Cycleway Improvements
Thanks for having your say. Concept designs for the Jesmond cycleway improvements have now been adopted by Council. Find out what we heard and view the final designs.
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Road Safety Improvements - Maud Street, Waratah West
Thanks for having your say on traffic changes to improve road safety at Maud Street, Waratah West. Find out more about what we heard.
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Planning for Mayfield
Thanks for having your say on how we can make Maitland Road, Mayfield a more vibrant and active space to visit and spend time in. Find out what we heard.
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Shortland and Tarro Cycleway Improvements
Thanks for having your say on potential options for cycleway improvements. We're reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.
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Inland Pools Community Network
In 2023, we established an Inland Pools Community Network to enable our community to play an active role in shaping the way we manage & invest in our inland pools.
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Principal Pedestrian Network
Thanks for having your say and helping CN develop a more strategic approach to how we prioritise pedestrian improvements across Newcastle.
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Lambton Pool - year-round facility
Thanks for having your say on how we can deliver an indoor pool at Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre. Read the Consultation Report to find out what we heard.
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Woodward Street Road and Embankment Upgrades
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, ideas and suggestions for road, path and embankment improvements along Woodward Street, Merewether.
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Inland Pools Strategy 2043
Thanks for having your say on our 20-year plan to protect and enhance our Inland Pools. On 23 May 2023, Council unanimously adopted the Inland Pools Strategy 2043.
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Darby Street Revised Traffic Calming Concept Designs
Thanks for having your say! The traffic calming concept designs have now been adopted by Council. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Feedback on Accessibility and Compliance 2021 Local Election
Thanks for having your say on accessibility and compliance of the 2021 Local Government Election in Newcastle.
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Newcastle City Centre and Newcastle East Heritage Conservation Areas
Thanks for having your say on the existing Newcastle City Centre and Newcastle East Heritage Conservation Areas. Read the Engagement Reports to find out what we heard.
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Newcastle 500 Community Survey
Thanks for having your say on the possible five-year extension of the Newcastle 500 supercars event. Read the Community Consultation Report to find out what we heard.
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Newcastle 500 Community Consultation Strategy
Thank you for having your say. Your feedback has been reviewed and the Newcastle 500 Community Consultation Strategy finalised.
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Crown Land Plan of Management
Thanks for having your say on the Crown Land Plan of Management. The final Plan was adopted by Council on 31 October 2023.
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Streets as Shared Spaces Trial Activation, Darby Street
Thank you for having your say on the Darby Street 'Streets as Shared Spaces' trial. Your feedback is currently being reviewed.
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Maryland Fenced Off-Leash Dog Park
Thanks for having your say on the proposed upgrades at Maryland Drive Reserve. We've now finalised the concept plan with works commencing April 2023.
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Adamstown Park Masterplan
Thanks for having your say! The Adamstown Park Masterplan has now been adopted. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Local Social Strategy
Thanks for having your say on the Social Strategy which provides a framework for supporting equitable, inclusive, connected and healthy communities.
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Draft Social Infrastructure Strategy
We have put the community public places and spaces, that form the heart of our communities, at the centre in our new Social Infrastructure Strategy.
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Smith Park Masterplan
Thanks for having your say! Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard. The Masterplan has been prepared to guide the future vision and upgrades at Smith Park.
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Gregson Park Playspace
Thanks for having your say on the concept designs for Gregson Park Playspace! Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure Grant Application
Thank you to everyone that shared their thoughts, ideas and suggestions for innovative cycling infrastructure from Parkway Avenue to Honeysuckle!
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Newcastle After Dark - Phase 2 Trial
Enjoy Newcastle's vibrant culture, support local venues and help unlock our night-time economy as we move to Phase 2 of the trial to include pubs and clubs
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Georgetown Local Centre
Thanks for having your say on plans to improve the safety, look and feel of Georgetown Local Centre. Read the Engagement Reports to find out what we heard.
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Cycling Connection, Lambton
Thanks for having your say on the revised proposal to improve cycling connectivity between Lambton Park and Croudace Street, Lambton.
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Newcastle Harbour Foreshore Masterplan
Thanks for having your say on the Harbour Foreshore Masterplan. The Masterplan was unanimously adopted by Council on 13 December 2022.
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National Park Plan of Management
We’re updating the Plan of Management to guide the long-term future of the site. Thanks for having your say.
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Mayfield Cycleways
New cycleways are being planned for Mayfield and surrounding areas. A summary report of the engagement and feedback received during Phase 1 is now available.
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Pedestrian Survey
We all need to be able to get around our community to undertake our daily activities, whether it is for work, education, social activities, or other reasons.
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Proposed Embankment Stabilisation - Mayfield
We have sought feedback on a proposal to stabilise an embankment and upgrade a footpath on Bull Street, Mayfield.
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Proposed Pedestrian Crossing - New Lambton
Thanks for having your say on a proposal for pedestrian safety improvements at Wallarah Road, New Lambton.
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Proposed Pedestrian Crossing - Waratah
Thanks for having your say on a proposal to upgrade the pedestrian crossing on Bridge Street, Waratah.
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Proposed Material Recovery Facility
We are proposing to expand our operations at Summerhill Waste Management Centre to include a Material Recovery Facility.
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Summerhill Organics Processing Facility
City of Newcastle is proposing to build an organics processing facility at Summerhill Waste Management Centre to process food and garden waste, diverting it from landfill
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Tennis Strategy
Thank you for your feedback to help inform a new strategy that will guide the future direction of tennis and bat ball facilities across Newcastle.
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Proposed Pedestrian Crossing - Birmingham Gardens
Thanks for your feedback on pedestrian safety improvements at Wilkinson Avenue, Birmingham Gardens.
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Blackbutt Village, Introduction of timed parking
We recently sought feedback from the community on a range of timed (not paid) parking options as part of our Local Centre upgrade.
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Proposed Stormwater and Pedestrian Upgrade - Cooks Hill
We have sought feedback on stormwater upgrades and pedestrian safety improvements at Tooke Street, Cooks Hill.
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National Park Improvements
Thanks for having your say on our proposal to transform the northwest corner of National Park. Find out what we heard and discover the next steps.
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Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements
Thanks for having your say! View the engagement summary to find out what we heard.
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Bathers Way - King Edward Park Community Reference Group
We're working with the Bathers Way - King Edward Park Community Reference Group (CRG) in delivering the next stage of the Bathers Way through the Park.
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Wickham Public Domain Plan
Thanks for having your say! The Wickham Public Domain Plan was unanimously adopted by Council on 28 November 2023. Read the Engagement Reports to find out what we heard.
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Raised Pedestrian Crossing - Frederick St at Berner St
Thanks for having your say on the proposed pedestrian crossing at Frederick Street and Berner Street, Merewether. Construction will commence early May 2023.
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Traffic calming devices - Albert Street Wickham
Thanks for having your say. On December 3 2024, Council adopted the traffic calming upgrades on Albert Street Wickham, between Maitland Road and Railway Street.
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Newcastle Regional Show Day 2024
Thanks for having your say! The Minister for Industrial Relations has approved a Local Event Day for the Newcastle Regional Show Day on Friday 1 March 2024.
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Draft Development Control Plan 2023
Thanks for having your say! On 12 December 2023, Council voted to adopt the Newcastle DCP 2023. Read the Public Exhibition Report to find out what we heard.
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Rotary Club of Newcastle Memorial
Thanks for having your say on the proposed location for a memorial to celebrate the Rotary Club of Newcastle's 100 years of service to our City.
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Draft Council Property Lease & Licence Policy
Thanks for having your say on the Draft Council Property Lease & License Policy. We're currently reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.
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Draft Newcastle City Centre Heritage Conservation Areas Review Report
Thanks for having your say on the Newcastle City Centre Heritage Conservation Areas Review Report! Read the Public Exhibition Report to find out what we heard.
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Newcastle 2040 CSP Review
Thanks for having your say! Check out our updated plan Newcastle 2040 which sets the shared vision and direction for where we want our city to be in 10 years' time.
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Pedestrian Crossing Survey
Thanks for sharing your experiences to help us improve pedestrian crossing facilities. We're currently reviewing your feedback and will report back soon.
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Western Corridor Traffic Changes
Thanks for having your say on traffic changes to enhance safety and improve traffic flow for the western corridor. Read the Engagement Report to find out what we heard.
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Projects completed prior to 2023
Engagement projects finalised/adopted by Council prior to 2023.
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Newcastle Regional Show Day 2025
We recently sought feedback from people who live, work, and run businesses in Newcastle on whether they support a Local Public Holiday for the Newcastle Show in 2025.
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Islington Cycleway Improvements
Thank you for your feedback on proposed cycleway improvements in Islington. View the engagement report to find out what we heard.
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Newcastle Canopies Photo Competition
Thanks to everyone that helped us celebrate the beauty of street and park trees. Check out the winning and runner up entries.
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Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme
Thanks for having your say! The Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme was endorsed by Council on 25 March 2025 and will be forwarded to the Department for finalisation.
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Planning and Policy Public Exhibitions Hub
Have Your Say on draft policies, planning proposals, planning agreements, changes to our Development Control Plans, changes to legislation and mapping.
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Georgetown Local Centre Early Engagement
Thanks for having your say about what you want to see as part of future upgrades to Georgetown Local Centre! To find out more, check out the Engagement Reports.
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Draft Walking and Mobility Plan
Our plan for safe and accessible walking and rolling in the Newcastle LGA has now been adopted.
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Waratah Park Masterplan
Thanks for having your say on the Waratah Park Masterplan. The Sports Infrastructure Working Party endorsed the final Masterplan on 7 April 2025.
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Standing & Strategic Advisory Committees
Share your knowledge and expertise to help make Newcastle a liveable, sustainable, inclusive global city.
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Independent Review
An external agency has been engaged to conduct an independent review of CN processes, procedures and performance. Findings will be presented to Council later this year.
