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Community Engagement

Get involved in decisions! Have your say - your feedback helps shape what happens in your community.


You are invited to Have Your Say!

Bega Valley Shire Council encourages members of the public/community to take the opportunity to read, examine or make comment on items that have been placed on public exhibition.

Public comments allow Council to incorporate community opinion into final documents or decisions

Dangerous or Menacing Dog procedures review

Seeking feedback on proposed updates to the way we assess dangerous and menacing dog matters.

Have Your Say: Companion Animal Control Areas

Council is inviting the community to have their say on proposed updates to Companion Animal Control Areas (Procedure 4.04.06).

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Program EOI

Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking Aboriginal people and organisations wishing to be consulted as part of an Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation program for the proposed Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade and proposed Deep Ocean Outfall project.

Quarantine Bay Amenities and Pathway Upgrade

Upgrades are planned for Quarantine Bay to improve access, safety and amenities. Have your say by completing the online survey.

Development proposals on exhibition

Have your say on applications open for public comment.

Make a Suggestion

Help us make it better, suggest something.

Council Meetings Bega Valley Shire Council

Council meeting information, schedules, agendas and minutes.

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Bega, Australia

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PO Box 492
Bega NSW 2550

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