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Published
18 January 2022
Scenic Rim Let's Talk

Scenic Rim Regional Council has endorsed the launch of a new digital engagement platform, Let's Talk Scenic Rim, and is encouraging residents to be the first to register.

Let's Talk Scenic Rim is an accessible and inclusive online engagement tool that will help Council connect with a broader section of the community and engage in two-way conversations across a range of activities.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said that the way Council engages with current and potential residents, ratepayers, business owners, community groups, investors and government agencies is of vital importance.

"This exciting online engagement tool provides opportunity for people to participate. It also removes barriers by connecting with people in their own space and time and supporting safe and respectful conversations," he said.

"Council decisions are informed by community input and actions stemming from the recently adopted Community Engagement Strategy 2021-2026 set us on a path for improved engagement that will, in turn, support better decision-making and have a positive impact on the future of our region."

One of the strategy's first actions is the launch of the digital engagement portal.

“Let's Talk Scenic Rim is our community's new one-stop-shop for information, updates, reports, and engagement events, and where Council will be listening and reporting back on outcomes.

Not everyone is able or may feel comfortable participating in formal community consultations in-person. With this new online portal, we can 'meet people' where they are and remove the constraints of distance, mobility and timing, Cr Christensen said.

Anyone, at any time, can read documents and information on a variety of projects housed on Let's Talk Scenic Rim.

To participate, community members can sign up to the community panel, a short registration process. Members can contribute to any or all consultation opportunities once the projects are live from 2 February.

"The registration process helps us to evaluate each project's engagement demographics to allow us to identify and reach out to members of the community not already participating.

"We are committed to making meaningful changes to put our customers at the heart of everything we do,” Cr Christensen said.

We will endeavour to coordinate opportunities for open and honest conversations across some existing and proposed upcoming Council projects and programs including Council's Growth Management Strategy; Council's Draft Growth Management Strategy and a Council Services Satisfaction Survey."

Be one of the first to register on the Let's Talk Scenic Rim site before the official launch on 2 February 2022 when consultation on projects will open. 

The Strategy, Policy and Customer Charter are available on Council's website.