We heard what's important to you, and now we'd like to share Council's Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting 2026/27 (IP&R 2026-27) documents, that define what we'll do and how this will be funded in the upcoming financial year.

Your feedback directly informs our decisions - and ensures Council's plans align with the community's needs.

What is on public exhibition

Draft Operational Plan 2026-27 and Delivery Program 2025-29 (Year 2)

  • Projects and services we will deliver, such as road upgrades, new water and wastewater treatment plans and upgraded parks recreational spaces
Draft Long Term Financial Plan (2026-36), Budget, Revenue Policy, Fees and Charges and Rating Maps 2026-27
  • Council's 10-year financial forecast and strategy
  • Rates, revenue policy, rating maps, grants, loans and other income
  • The fees and charges we will set for services such as waste, facilities hire, water and sewerage supply

Important considerations include:

  • 5% increase in general fees
  • 7% increase in waste fees
  • 7% increase in water fees and charges
  • 9% increase in sewer charges

What is IP&R

To ensure transparency and accountability, the NSW Government requires all Councils to plan ahead and report how we're tracking. This continual process is known as Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R), but we like to refer to it as Our Community, Our Plan - In Action, building on last year's Our Community, Our Plan as we move through to year two of the four-year Delivery Plan.

The detailed planning process results in an Operational Plan and Budget. Similar to a household budget, the goal is determine commitments and priorities within the available budget.

Council's Delivery Program 2025-29 was adopted in June 2025, translating goals already identified in the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) into clear actions.

The documents on exhibition outline how these actions will be delivered in 2026-27.

How to get involved

  • Let's chat

    Find a pop up in your local community under 'Pop ups near you' below.

    You'll be able to view the documents, share your feedback and chat to staff in person.

    Pop ups across the region 30 March to 1 May

  • Facebook Live

    Join Mayor Adam Roberts, General Manager Rob Fish and senior staff to discuss the draft plans and answer your questions live from 6pm - 7pm on 14 April.

    Submit a question using the form below or join the conversation via Council's Facebook page.

    Questions prior to event close at 9am on 13 April

  • Business Q&A

    We understand that the business and industry sector has specific needs.

    Register below to be part of the online discussion with senior staff from 6pm - 7.30pm on 23 April.

    Register by 5pm on 22 April for meeting details

Pop ups near you

Your voice genuinely matters, so we’ll be popping up around the community during April, and encourage you to ask questions and share your thoughts at one of the following events.

Date/Time Location
8 April, 2026, 6pm-7pm
 Community Connections Forum
Wauchope Senior Citizens Centre (behind town clock)
9 April, 2026, 9am - 12 noon Kendall Market Bazaar
Kendall Community Centre
10 April, 2026, 10am - 1pm Bike Repair Fair
Wayne Richards Park, Port Macquarie
11 April, 2026, 9am - 12 noon Foreshore Markets
Westport Park, Port Macquarie
13 April, 2026, 10 - 11.30am Wauchope Library
14 April, 2026, 10 - 11.30am Laurieton Library
15 April, 2026, 10 - 11.30am Port Macquarie Library
17 April, 2026, 11am - 1pm Stoney Aqua Park, Telegraph Point
17 April, 2026, 5 - 7pm Wauchope Family Movie Night
Landrigan Park, Wauchope
19 April, 2026, 9am - 12 noon Riverwalk Markets, Laurieton
20 April, 2026, 10am - 12 noon Sovereign Hills Shopping Centre
21 April, 2026, 10am - 12 noon Lake Cathie Community Hub
22 April, 2026, 10am - 12 noon Udder Cow Cafe, Comboyne

Note: Many of these events are weather dependent and may change at short notice.

Have Your Say

There's plenty of ways to share your feedback:

  • Complete the Quick Poll to the right (or below if viewing on a mobile device)
  • Share feedback below and/or upload a submission
  • Return a hard-copy feedback form at your local Library or Customer Service Centre
  • Email council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
  • Write to The General Manager, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, PO Box 84, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Submissions close at 5pm on 1 May, 2026.

Your feedback

Facebook Live questions

Business Q&A registration