Community engagement and consultation is a regular and important part of Council's everyday services, involving the interaction of staff and Councillors with the local community.
The list below shows some of the ways you can have a say or find out what is happening in our Shire:
The Communications and Engagement Strategy 2025-2029 was adopted by Council on 19 November 2025.
In this strategy, we aim to:
• Inform: Provide clear, timely, and relevant information about Council services, projects, policies, and decisions
• Enable: Create opportunities for our diverse communities to actively contribute to and participate in shaping the future of the Shire.
• Engage meaningfully: Foster two-way dialogue by actively listening to ideas and feedback, using what we hear to shape outcomes where possible.
• Build trust and pride: Celebrate community achievements and highlight the strengths, stories, and shared identity of the Southern Highlands.
• Leverage local strengths: Tap into the skills, knowledge, and passion of the community to help deliver on the aspirations of the Wingecarribee 2035 Community Strategic Plan.
Visit the following page to find out further information about how to lodge a petition with Council.
Participate Wingecarribee is Wingecarribee Shire Council's online engagement platform, where you'll find details about past, current, and future projects within the Shire.
The platform is regularly updated with opportunities for you to participate in decision-making about community issues that affect you.
You can visit Participate Wingecarribee to view some the current consultations and public exhibitions that are happening within the Shire.
For more information or to take part in the conversation, please visit the Participate Wingecarribee page and register for regular email updates. You can also email mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au for further information about the platform.