Participate Parramatta
Community engagement, also known as public participation, is about involving people in decision making and is at the very core of local government democratic processes.
Community engagement provides Council with a better understanding of community views and values, and helps us to make more informed decisions.
We are committed to providing opportunities for everyone in the community to participate and ‘have a say’.
We encourage inclusive community participation and are committed to engaging with the community at key points in projects. This can be at the planning or project delivery stages, and also receiving ongoing feedback on the services we provide.
We are committed to providing engagement opportunities for all non-administrative projects. Some examples include our library services, skate parks, open spaces and reserves, roads maintenance, capital works projects, strategies and development applications.
To have your say and learn more about some of the projects open for feedback right now, please visit Council's online community engagement portal, Participate Parramatta below.
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Join the Participate Parramatta Community
Council’s online community is made up of more than 18,500 residents, workers, visitors, business owners and students who care about our City. We want this community to grow and become truly representative of our amazing diversity!
It is free to sign-up! When registering on Participate Parramatta, simply tick the box 'notify me about new feedback opportunities'.
You will receive emails sharing when topics are coming up for discussion, and find out how you can take part in online and in-person surveys, as well as be invited to join workshops, attend events or public meetings.
By signing-up, you will also have the chance to win prizes!
Who can join?
You are eligible to become a member if you are 16 years of age or older, and are a:
- Resident – anyone who lives within the Parramatta Local Government Area (LGA)
- Business owner – anyone who owns or operates a business or social enterprise within the Parramatta LGA
- Worker – anyone who undertakes paid work within the Parramatta LGA
- Volunteer – anyone who undertakes voluntary work within the Parramatta LGA
- Student – anyone who attends an educational institution within the Parramatta LGA
- Visitor – anyone who lives outside the Parramatta LGA and has visited in the last 12 months for any reason (e.g. to shop, dine, stay, attend sporting or cultural events).
Please note, you are not eligible to become a member if you are:
- Employed by the City of Parramatta Council
- An elected member of the City of Parramatta Council
- Under 16 years of age.
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