We developed a comprehensive community engagement plan that was endorsed by the Council on the 12 November 2024.
The plan outlined a range of different ways we planned to communicate and engage the community to ensure ratepayers and residents were made aware of the financial problem and understood the alternative solutions (options) being proposed that would address the funding shortfall and provide financial sustainability to the Council for future years.
Council delivered an 8 week community consultation program, from 18 November 2024 to 12 January 2025, planned in accordance with IPART requirements and Council’s Community Engagement Policy and Strategy.
Use this page to see the fact sheets, videos, webinar recordings, FAQs and other related documents that were available as part of our community consultation.
You can see the details and results of the community engagement program by clicking here.
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What is Council doing to find savings?
See the fact sheets
Videos and webinar recording
Rates calculator
Face to face engagement
Online information sessions
Webinars were held on these datesMonday 2 December 2024 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
Wednesday 11 December 2024 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Come and chat
Community pop-up events were held to learn moreFriday 22 November 2024 08:00 am to 01:00 pm
Beaches Farmers Market, Narrabeen
Saturday 23 November 2024 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Forestville Shopping Centre
Sunday 24 November 2024 08:00 am to 11:30 am
Manly Fresh Produce Markets
Sydney Road, Manly
Documents and links
Document library
Council meetings
Online survey
Stay up to date
The project page included a distinct call to action box asking the community to follow the project page to receive regular email updates.
The CTA included the wording: 'Want to receive updates on this project? Click the +Follow button on the top of the page to register for updates.'
Frequently asked questions
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
12 Nov 2024: Report to Council
Staff report to Council requesting approval for community engagement on the proposal
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Timeline item 2 - complete
12 Nov 2024: Council outcome
Council approval to proceed with community engagement on the proposal
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Timeline item 3 - complete
18 Nov-12 Jan 2025: Open and listening
We want to hear your thoughts on the options
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Timeline item 4 - complete
Jan 2025: Under review
We'll review the survey responses and feedback you provide
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Timeline item 5 - complete
28 Jan 2025: Report to Council sharing what we heard
We'll share with you what we learn from your feedback, and report to Council for a decision
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Timeline item 6 - complete
Feb 2025: Report to IPART
We will prepare and lodge our submission to IPART
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Timeline item 7 - complete
Mid 2025: IPART determination
IPART communicates its decision
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Timeline item 8 - active
Jun 2025: Report to Council
We will report IPART's decision to Council for consideration
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Timeline item 9 - active
Jul 2025: Council decision would take effect
We will implement the decision of Council
Have an enquiry?
Contact Information Name Corporate Strategy Team Phone 1300 434 434 Email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au In writing marked 'Proposal for a Special Variation to rates', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655.
Contact customer service on:
1300 434 434
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acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country on which we
gather today. By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal
people. We acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging and the spirits
and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area.
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