Have Your Say

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is committed to consulting with the community on key issues that affect the district. Below is a list of current community consultations which are taking place.

All information provided will be handled confidentially in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009.

If you require any further information regarding the community consultations or public surveys below please contact Council on 4776 4600. 

Council Community Consultation

Hinchinbrook Animal Management 

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is reviewing the local law related to ownership of dogs and cats under Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2012 and are seeking your input to understand what the community’s expectations are on this matter. You are invited to complete the Hinchinbrook Animal Management Survey between 27 February and 18 March 2019.

The results of this survey will be used to guide decisions on the ownership of dogs and cats in our region, particularly related to the number of animals permitted to be owned.

The survey has eleven questions to answer and all responses received are anonymous. The survey can be completed online or via the hard copy surveys which are available at Council’s main office 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham; Hinchinbrook Shire Library; Halifax sub-branch and Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Lounge.

For more information regarding the survey please call Coucnils Local Laws Department on 4776 4607. 

Hinchinbrook Animal Management Survey

Sports Reserve, Dungeness Road Lucinda

The Sports Reserve on Dungeness Road, Lucinda is currently reserved for sport and recreation. Council's vision for the Reserve is to establish a land bank for future Residential, Mixed Use, Tourism or Commercial purposes.This public consultation provides the community with an opportunity to discuss and develop options with Council for future uses to the benefit of the community. 

For more information and to make a submission, please visit the Sports Reserve and, Dungeness Road Lucinda page. 

Enquiries regarding this public consultation can be directly to the Development, Planning and Environmental Services Department on (07) 4776 4600.

Development Applications 

Please visit our Planning and Development page to 'Have Your Say' on important decisions regarding proposed development for our region.

Non-Council Community Consultation

There are currently no Non-Council community consultations taking place that Council is aware of.

If you would like Council to share your Community Consultation, please Contact Us.