The Mackay Mayor, councillors and senior staff are hitting the road, taking council to some of the region’s smaller communities.
Let’s Chat - Council Connect is holding sessions in areas from Bloomsbury in the north to Sarina in the south and west to the Valley.
Mayor Greg Williamson said the informal sessions were an opportunity to raise issues and ideas and have a chat.
“What we learnt through the recent discussion about divisions is that there are parts of the Mackay region that feel like they’re not being heard,” Mayor Williamson said.
“There was a clear message from these communities that they want more contact from council and councillors, so we are taking council to them,’’ he said.
“A recent session in Sarina at Hay Point was successful and we’re confident future sessions in Bloomsbury, Seaforth, Mirani and the Northern Beaches will be just as beneficial.
“The most recent sessions were held at Eungella and Finch Hatton.”
As part of the Let’s Chat sessions, attendees can also book one-on-one sessions to raise specific issues.
“These 10-minute sessions are done with just the resident and council representative, so it’s much more relaxed than a town hall style meeting,” Mayor Williamson said.
“There will also be staff on hand to help residents submit service requests through Snap Send Solve.”
Details on upcoming sessions can be found on the Connecting Mackay website.
No RSVP is required for general attendance, however bookings for one-on-one sessions need to be made through Eventbrite.
The Mayor, councillors and senior staff are hitting the road to chat to residents in some of Mackay's smaller communities. Photo supplied
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