Have Your Say Willoughby | Latest Forum Topics/News Articles

The February Forum is now open!

Willoughby Admin — 2012-02-01 09:50:19 +1100

Welcome to our fourth month of the Online Community Panel! We have been thrilled with the quality of the feedback so far and are looking forward to hearing some more great ideas and suggestions this month. As always the popular 'Open Forum' is available for you to have you say on any local issues that are important to you. Last month some of the key topics were parking, busking in Chatswood Mall, noise restrictions, youth activities and bike hiring.

There have been many good discussions since the launch of the Online Community Panel (OCP) in November, and these can still be viewed by clicking in the 'key links' section of the forum.

This month we would love to hear your feedback on the Willoughby City News publication. There is a forum for you to give your feedback and also a quick four question survey which you can complete by click on the 'Quick Survey' tab.

Willoughby City News

Willoughby Admin — 2012-01-31 16:19:48 +1100

We would love to hear your feedback on our Willoughby City News Publication. Do you receive the Willoughby City News? What do you like about the Willoughby City News? What would you change about the Willoughby City News? What additional information would you include?

To take a look at recent editions of the Willoughby City News click here and view the PDF file - http://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Whats-On/Willoughby-City-News/

The Willoughby City News is delivered to all residential households every quarter. The aim of the publication is to keep residents informed of all of Council's activities. The publication works in conjunction with other marketing material including e.newsletters, brochures and Council websites.

The Willoughby City News is currently letterbox dropped to households. We have trialled other types of distribution and have found this to be the most cost effective solution, however, we are that households are missed on occassion.

We would like your feedback on how we can improve this publication.

Open Forum

Willoughby Admin — 2012-01-31 15:22:57 +1100

The 'Open Forum' has become a very popular area for our Online Community Panel Members as well as the local community to have their say on a wide range of local issues.

Please feel free to talk about any local issues in this forum. Ask a question or suggest a topic for discussion. All of your comments will be passed on to the relevant Council staff member for consideration.

January Online Community Panel forum

admin — 2012-01-01 06:21:06 +1100

The panel expressed a desire to talk about several hot topics in 2012. One of these was the issue of entertainment and activities for young people in and around Willoughby. We are particularly interested to hear from young people; parents of teenagers; teachers and people involved in providing services and activities for young people and also the community in general.

As always our Open Forum is available for you to discuss any issue to do with the local and regional area.

Again some fantastic feedback in our December discussion.

Willoughby Admin — 2011-12-01 16:51:38 +1100

The December Discussion received some great feedback. Online Community Panel members as well as other community members were invited to give feedback on a new website being developed to help promote Chatswood. You told us what should go on the website and what could Council do more to help promote Chastwood as a tourist destination?

As always our Open Forum generated some interesting local issues and ideas for future discussion in the online community panel. Check them out. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Thanks for the great feedback in November!

Willoughby Admin — 2011-12-01 16:34:47 +1100

Thank you to everyone who commented in the November Discussion. Council is very pleased to receive so much feedback. Please click the link above and have a look at the forum as many topics were raised and questions answered on important local issues. It's great to see the community interacting and sharing ideas and opinions through this online medium.

Online Community Panel

Willoughby Admin — 2011-10-27 09:21:26 +1100

Media Release

Willoughby City Council is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of the Online Community Panel, a new online engagement forum for community members to 'have a say' in council's decision making and provide council with valuable feedback on important local issues.

Beginning in November 2011, the Online Community Panel will be run through the online forum Have Your Say Willoughby, and is an easy, safe and convenient way for residents to contribute ideas and opinions about key issues being considered by council.

Online Community Panel members will be required to make at least four comments a month during a six month period, with opportunities to lead discussions on important issues, attend council events and win prizes for contributions.

"When it comes to important issues such as council planning and prioritisation of works, community input and consultation is extremely important to ensure that council meets the majority of the community's needs," said Willoughby Mayor, Pat Reilly.

"I invite community members to get involved in this great new initiative by jumping online and helping us make the best decisions for the future of Willoughby," he said.

For further information about the Online Community Panel, contact 9777 1000 or email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

Proposed Minimum Rates Increase

Willoughby Admin — 2011-09-09 10:51:55 +1000

Council is currently considering a proposal which would redistribute our existing rate income across all ratepayers. This would mean an increase in the minimum rates paid by some property owners and a potential reduction for others. In short, apartment owners will pay slightly more under the new structure while house owners will attract a slight reduction.

To have your say please make a comment in the ' Proposed Minimum Rates Increase ' forum.

Community Engagement Strategy

Willoughby Admin — 2011-07-29 10:59:08 +1000

Willoughby Council has been working towards the completion of our Community Engagement Strategy. This strategy will provide guidance as to how Council can best inform and engage community members in the Willoughby area.

As part of this process we have conducted several workshops and have sought the input from the community, staff and Councillors. This online forum is designed to give further access to community members wishing to voice their opinion on how Council should engage and communicate.

Feedback we have already received, combined with feedback from this online forum will help inform our final Coummunity Engagement Strategy. A draft version of the strategy will be available in the library shortly.