Central Coast Council sought Expressions of Interest from people who live or work on the Central Coast to become part of a Community Reference Group which will provide advice and guidance on the Revised Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and Delivery Program 2022-2025 (including the Operational Plan 2022-23).

The CSP represents the highest level of strategic planning undertaken by a local council and it identifies the main priorities and aspirations of the community. Council has a custodial role in engaging, refining and preparing the plan on behalf of its community and chooses to include the community in this process.

The inaugural CSP, One – Central Coast, was endorsed by Council on 25 June 2018. Since its adoption Council’s financial situation has significantly changed and the CSP needs to reflect the community’s sentiment and acknowledgement of Council’s financial responsibility on behalf of the community.

A Revised CSP and new Delivery Program (including Operational Plan) have been developed and now require input as to whether these capture the community’s thoughts on the financial situation accurately.

Council will invite the Community Reference Group to provide input that will influence further changes to these plans, helping ensure that the voice of the community is heard and considered.

We wanted to hear from individuals who:

• live or work on the Central Coast.
• have a good understanding the region and an interest to make it better.
• have an interest in social, economic and/or environmental issues.
• have links to active community networks.

The community were invited to:

• view the Terms of Reference document
• view the Request for Expression of Interest document
• complete the online Expression of Interest form (now closed)

EOI applications were accepted between 4 February and 18 February 2022.