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Project Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in the initial consultation on the Draft Events Management Policy. We appreciate the time taken to provide feedback through surveys, community drop-in sessions and other engagement activities.
Consultation feedback highlighted strong support for events that bring people together, support local businesses, attract visitors and contribute to vibrant and active communities. Participants emphasised the value of a diverse and inclusive events program that reflects the interests and needs of the community.
Community members also identified opportunities to improve Council's event processes through clearer communication, streamlined requirements and greater support for event organisers. Key themes included traffic and parking management, road closures, accessibility, safety, and the provision of appropriate public infrastructure to ensure events are well planned and delivered successfully.
The Draft Events Management Policy has been developed within a framework of legislative and regulatory requirements, which limits the extent to which some aspects of the policy can be amended. Following review of community feedback, minor amendments have been incorporated into the draft policy where appropriate.
Feedback relating to event permit processes, communication, and support for organisers will also help inform future improvements outside of the policy itself, including updates to Council's Community Event Guidelines and the development of enhanced resources for event organisers.
The Draft Events Management Policy will be presented to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 5 August 2026, seeking endorsement to proceed to public exhibition.
If endorsed, the draft policy will be made available for public review through the Have Your Say platform. Survey participants who provided contact details, attendees of community drop-in sessions, and the wider community will be notified through Council's communication channels and invited to review the draft policy and provide a submission during the exhibition period.
We look forward to continuing the conversation and thank our community for helping shape the future of event management across the municipality.
