Community Input and Engagement

Community engagement

Your input is very important to us and we want to know what you think. By being part of the conversation and having your say you can help us create a vibrant, connected, diverse community and shape the future of Forbes.

 

Your Say 

 

Your Say Forbes

We want to hear your ideas and feedback on issues that are important to you. By participating, you can help Council make well-informed decisions that achieve the best outcomes for our community. We will consider your feedback and report back to you on how your input contributed to Council decisions.

You can provide feedback to the Shire on topics such as:

  • The future vision for Forbes
  • How you feel about specific plans and projects that the town has in mind
  • Local Planning Policies, Local Planning Scheme or other Planning Strategies.
  • Development approvals 

There are a number of other ways you can get involved in Council decision-making:

  • Like our Facebook page for the latest information here
  • View the latest media releases and news items here
  • Get involved in community events and activities here
  • Contact our friendly Community Relations Officer on 02 6850 2300.

To see our Policies relating to Community Consultation click on the link below:

Community Consultation Policy  

To view Strategic Documents click link below:

Council Strategies 


Forbes Community Strategic Plan Review 

Forbes' Community Strategic Plan Consultation is now open! The Forbes Community Strategic Plan is the 10 year plan that sets the goals and aspirations of the Community. The review of this strategy will be completed in three phases: 

  • Phase 1 - Community Survey: NOW CLOSED. 
  • Phase 2 - What we heard: help us prioritise what's important. NOW CLOSED. 
  • Phase 3 - Collate all Data and create the new Community Strategic Plan!

To stay up to date with the development of the Forbes Community Strategic Plan, please register at the Forbes Your Say below.

Register here   

 

Forbes Active Transport Plan 2025

Forbes Shire Council is pleased to advise that consultation is now open for the Forbes Active Transport Plan (ATP) 2025. 

Active transport refers to people walking, running and bike riding as well as other transport options such as e-bikes, e-scooters and mobility scooters, adults pushing prams and wheelchair use. The new Forbes ATP 2025 will assist in programming active transport infrastructure improvements such as new footpaths, shared paths, street crossings, end-of-trip facilities and wayfinding signage.

 The online survey and interactive map closed at 5pm, 4 April 2025. Additional information about the Forbes Active Transport Plan will be released shortly. 

 

Spooner Oval Grandstand Naming

The Spooner Oval Grandstand Project is kicking goals thanks to funding through the Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program and the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund and Regional Sport Facility Fund.

The new grandstand will be two levels with lift access to the upper level, 210 seats, dressing rooms, a club room, bar and canteen and throughout facilities.

The works started in December 2023 after extensive consultation with Spooner Oval user groups as part of the Spooner Oval Master planning process. The project is expected to be completed by September 2025.

We now need help to choose a name! This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 18 April 2025 and will be reported to the May Council meeting.

Choose a name by: 

  • Completing the online YourSay Survey below or by visiting Name the Spooner Oval Grandstand Participants must provide an email address and screen name to complete the yoursay survey. 
  • Completing the attached form here (DOTX 44.4KB). 
    Forms can be emailed to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au, posted to The General Manager PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 or delivered to Council’s Administration Office at 2 Court Street Forbes.