by Locale Consulting | Nov 26, 2020 | Engagement, Governance & training, Strategic & master planning
Running an effective and efficient public hearing Local councils in NSW are currently busy preparing and finalising plans of management for council managed Crown land. This is a new requirement introduced under the Crown Land Management Act 2016. In essence, local...
by Locale Consulting | Oct 14, 2020 | Grant funding, Strategic & master planning
5 tips for nailing your next grant application The recent announcement of the Federal Budget 2020/21has been labelled an ‘employment-boosting, business-focused budget’. It has been designed to help move the economy from support to stimulus. There are a number of...
by Locale Consulting | Aug 27, 2020 | Public land management, Strategic & master planning
Engaging with Local Aboriginal Land Councils in the NSW planning system Stakeholder consultation is a vital step in any planning process. And reaching all stakeholders in a valuable and meaningful way requires knowledge and experience in the best engagement methods...
by Locale Consulting | Jul 30, 2020 | Engagement, Strategic & master planning
5 ways to improve your planning proposals Potential appeals of rezoning decisions As part of its COVID-19 recovery plan, the NSW Government recently announced the NSW Planning Reform Action Plan . The Plan includes proposed reforms to enable appeals to the Land and...
by Locale Consulting | Apr 30, 2020 | Community-led planning, Engagement, Public land management, Strategic & master planning
What can COVID-19 show us about our public spaces? COVID-19 has already changed many aspects of our daily lives from work, leisure, socialising and our commute. The heightened awareness of routines, other people as well as our local surroundings is a unique...
by Locale Consulting | Jan 10, 2020 | Community-led planning, Engagement, Strategic & master planning
Responding to the bushfires – critical role of local government Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the regional communities affected by the bushfires As we return to work this week, communities in regional Australia are grappling with the devastation caused by the...