FAQs

Q. What is the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework?

This framework replaces the former Management and Social Plans developed by Council. This new framework allows council's to consider the diverse range of impacts on our communities in an Integrated way to incorporate the social, economic, environmental and civic leadership considerations.

Q. Why has a new Community Strategic Plan been prepared?

The Community Strategic Plan has been prepared in response to changes in legislation requiring all NSW Councils to address and develop an Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. This means that all Councils will need to prepare an overarching Community Strategic Plan, a Workforce Plan, an Asset Management Plan and a Long Term Financial Plan.

Q. What happens to the current 'Gosford Vision 2025' Plan?

This document will be reviewed and updated to include new community information and will take this document to next stage by showing how broad ideas for the future become projects in Council's yearly action plans.

Q. How do I get involved?

Listed below are some of the ways to get involved:

• register to be included on the regular information list by emailing gosford2025@gosford.nsw.gov.au and providing us with your contact details
• visit the project website to find out about upcoming events or participate in our online surveys or discussion forums at http://gosford2025.com.au/
• look out for details of upcoming events advertised in Gosford Connect in the Central Coast Express Advocate
• Call Council on 4325 8222  to be placed on our mailing list to receive regular updates by email or mail.

Q. How will my input be used?

Council is committed to working directly with the community in developing the Community Strategic Plan. Council needs to be sure that community aspirations and concerns are understood and considered. All feedback received from the community will be considered as the Community Strategic Plan is developed.

Council is ultimately responsible for the adoption of the Community Strategic Plan however the role of the community in recommending priority areas and outcomes is of critical importance.

Q. What other information is available?

Further information is available in the library section of this website. If this does not answer all your questions email the project team on gosford2025@gosford.nsw.gov.au or phone Council on 4325 8222.

Q. How can I join and comment on the online forum?

Simply click on the SIGN UP tab at the top right hand of the page, when prompted provide a name (it can be your first name), a Username and Password of your choice, a valid email address, your age, gender and the location in which you live. Your comments will appear under your chosen Username.

Q. What are the advantages in using the online forum?

• It is a quick, safe and convenient way to have your say on a range of issues and topics
• It is a great way to keep up to date on issues affecting your community
• You can see what other community members think about an issue or topic, and then respond with your own views
• You don't have to attend community meetings at a set time and place
• It allows for a range of different people, with different views to discuss matters that impact on their community.

Q. How is the site moderated?

All moderation is carried out by Bang the Table and is independent of Gosford City Council. The moderators do not edit or alter any comments and will only remove comments deemed to be significantly off topic, offensive or malicious. If this is the case they are removed from the site immediately. Refer to the guildelines at the Moderation tab in the menu bar at the bottom of the page.