Central Coast Council is calling on residents who want to help shape the future of the Central Coast to put their hand up to join a Community Reference Group to help develop the first coast wide Community Strategic Plan.

The Community Strategic Plan will capture the community’s vision for the Coast and identify key social, economic and environmental priorities as well as long-term strategies for the Coast for the next 10 years.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the Community Reference Group would help ensure the Plan is appropriate and meets the current and future needs of the entire community.

“We are taking expressions of interest from community members to be a part of this Group. Meetings are due to commence in early August,” Mr Reynolds said.

“The Group will provide advice and assist in the development of the Community Strategic Plan, working with Council staff and our partners to shape key themes, strategies and priorities.”

“They will help make sure we are interpreting the information we have collected from our engagement activities accurately and developing a plan that will deliver the right outcomes for our community.

Expressions of interest are sought from residents who have a good understanding of the Coast and are interested in making it better, have an interest in social, economic and/or environmental issues and can demonstrate links to active community groups.

“Having members on this Group who are representative of our community is critical to the successful development and delivery of the Plan,” Mr Reynolds added.

“It’s a great opportunity to have input into this landmark plan that will pave the way for our community for the next 10 years.”

The Community Reference Group will meet monthly from August 2017 until April 2018 when the draft plan will go on public exhibition prior to its adoption by Council by June 2018.

To request a copy of the Expression of Interest Form and Terms of Reference, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com Applications close Friday 2 June 2017.