New Platform to Support Community Engagement

Published on 28 May 2025

Uralla Shire Council is excited to announce the launch of Have Your Say, a new online engagement platform designed to make it easier for residents to stay informed and have their voices heard on important local issues.

This initiative is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to openness, transparency, and genuine community participation in local decision-making.

Have Your Say is a user-friendly digital space where community members can access up-to-date information on key projects and proposals, and importantly, share their feedback, ideas, and suggestions. It serves as a one-stop hub for participating in surveys, reviewing and commenting on draft documents, asking questions, and tracking the progress of projects across the Shire.

The platform is accessible 24/7 through Council’s official website, allowing residents to engage at times that suit them. Through the platform, residents can complete online surveys to share their views on local projects and services, make formal submissions on draft plans, policies and strategies, post questions and comments in open consultation forums, and stay informed with project timelines, updates, and outcomes.

While the platform enhances digital engagement, it is designed to complement, but not replace face-to-face consultation, providing an inclusive option for those unable to attend meetings in person but who still want to contribute meaningfully to the future of Uralla Shire.

“We know that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to community engagement,” said General Manager Toni Averay. “That’s why this platform will work in tandem with our usual methods such as surveys, community drop-in sessions and written submissions to provide a balanced and flexible approach to consultation.”

By providing a single, central hub for engagement, the new Have Your Say platform will improve accessibility, support more informed decision-making, and increases transparency around Council projects.

“Our community is passionate and full of great ideas. Have Your Say is about making sure everyone has the opportunity to contribute, no matter where they are or when they’re available,” said Mayor Robert Bell. “This platform gives us a new way to listen, learn and work together to shape the future of our Shire.”

Uralla Shire Council encourages all residents, business owners, and community groups to explore the new platform and get involved. To learn more and register to take part in current and upcoming consultations, visit www.yoursay.uralla.nsw.gov.au.