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Community Engagement Strategy

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Community Engagement Strategy

The Lower Eyre Council seeks to specialise in all aspects of managing a diverse Rural and Coastal Council, and the involvement of the community in Council decision making is seen as critical in achieving this goal.

Effective communication with local communities in decision making maximises the knowledge and experience upon which decisions are made, and leads to better outcomes for all.

Feedback gained from engaging with the community helps Council to understand varied points of view, gather comprehensive information, consider a range of options and identify common ground with stake holders.

Community engagement does not replace the final decision making power of Council, but is considered invaluable in the way it enhances Council’s capacity to make well informed, acceptable and sustainable decisions.

Community Reference Groups

As part of the Community Engagement Strategy 19 Community Reference Groups have been grouped into Focus Groups:

To contact a representative near you, a register has been compiled and is available here.

Update - July 2026

Lower Eyre Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Community Engagement Policy & Charter.

The draft policy has been developed to meet new requirements under the Local Government Act 1999 and aligns with the South Australian Community Engagement Charter. The policy will replace Council's existing Public Consultation Policy and Community Engagement Strategy, bringing these documents together into a single framework for how Council engages with its community.

Please click here to view the details of the consultation and view the draft policy & charter.

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  • Coffin Bay Progress Association
  • Marble Range Community & Sports Centre
  • Mt Dutton Bay Progress Association
  • Coulta Hall Committee
  • Cummins & District Enterprise Committee
  • Yeelanna Memorial Association
  • Karkoo Hall Committee
  • Mt Hope Hall Committee
  • Cummins Youth Advisory Committee
  • Edillilie Memorial Progress Association
  • White Flat Hall Committee
  • Wanilla Progress Association
  • Greenpatch farming community
  • Western Approach area (Coomunga & surrounds)
  • Tulka Progress Association
  • North Shields Progress Association
  • Boston / Tiatukia Rural Living Area
  • Louth Bay Progress Association
  • Sleaford Bay Progress Association