Consultation has concluded

Submission for this consultation have closed.

The Engagement Report is available for viewing and Council resolutions are available below:

Winners of the local business vouchers have been contacted directly.

Public exhibition open on our Integrated Planning & Reporting documents

Planning ahead gives Council a clear roadmap and helps ensure we have the funds and resources to deliver projects and services that align with our community’s vision.

From Tuesday 22 April until Sunday 25 May 2025, we are seeking your feedback on the following draft plans:

Hard copies of these documents will be available to read at your local library from Monday 28 April.

Focus Area

As part of the public exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan 2025-26, we’re inviting the community to provide feedback on an alternative proposal to reallocate part of the general rate revenue to support the ongoing maintenance of services. The average impact of this increase on residential rate payers is $20 for the year.


Why are we planning?

The NSW Government requires all councils in NSW to plan ahead and to report on these plans and on how we are tracking in delivering them. This ensures transparency, and shows that we are accountable for our actions. This continual process is called Integrated Planning and Reporting, but we like to refer to it as Our Community, Our Plan; it’s made up of key documents that detail what we are going to do and how we will fund and resource what we have planned.

Your voice matters - how to make a submission

We have made it easier than ever to share your feedback including:

  • Quick Poll (to the right, or below if viewing this page on a mobile device)
  • Leave us a voicemail - call 6581 8111 and press 1 to leave a voicemail submission
  • Complete the Online Survey below
  • Complete a hard copy survey available at our Customer Service Centres and library's
  • Have a chat with staff when we are out and about
  • Email your feedback to council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
  • Write to: The CEO, Port Macquarie Hastings Council, PO Box 84, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

We are inviting everyone in our community to participate in engagement activities and to have a say on these important draft documents.

Prizes for participation!
Submit your feedback and be in the running to win one of ten $50 vouchers for a local business of your choice. Terms and Conditionsapply.

Have Your Say Survey

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Have Your Say

Submissions close midnight Sunday 25 May 2025.

Facebook Live Q&A

Facebook Live Q&A

Submit your Facebook Q&A Questions

Community members can tune into the following Facebook Live Q&A sessions.

Tuesday 29 April: 6pm - 7pm

  • Join Mayor Roberts, Acting CEO Robert Fish and senior staff as they give an overview of the Integrated Planning and Reporting process and documents.

Tuesday 6 May: 6pm - 7pm

  • This session focuses on key projects for the coming year and over the next 4 years. The panel includes senior staff across infrastructure, water and sewer, and finance.

Tuesday 13 May: 6pm - 7pm

  • Our people, our projects. Join a select panel of staff members as they discuss their roles and contribution they make. This session will also address community hot topics.

A panel of senior staff and subject matter experts will be on hand to share information and respond to your questions. You can submit questions here in advance or ask them through the chat function during the live stream event.

Questions for each session close at midday on the day of that session.

Business and industry ZOOM session

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Business and Industry sector - Zoom Session

Register below to attend our business and industry sector IP&R session on Wednesday 14 May 6pm - 7pm, online via Zoom.

Other Survey entry

Back end survey - Draft

For Engagement staff to input email submissions, and voicemail submissions.

Consultation has concluded