What can be influenced:
Policy updates: Community members and council staff can help update the Community Engagement Policy. Your ideas will help make our projects clearer, easier to access, better timed, and better supported.
Consultation opened
Monday 22 June 2026
Consultation closes
Sunday 26 July 2026
Project background
Ipswich is projected to grow to over half a million people by 2041. Effective community engagement has never been more important.
The Community Engagement Policy applies to all elected representatives and council staff and is scheduled for review in November 2026.
Consultation is now underway to understand the needs and expectations of those working with it or impacted by it. Your feedback will help shape an updated policy that is practical, effective and reflects the realities of engaging a growing and diverse community.
Have your say by 26 July 2026.
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What can not be influenced:
- Final approval: The elected council makes the final decision and must officially vote to adopt the policy.
- Deadline: The policy must be renewed by November 2026.
- The law: We must follow all legal rules under the Human Rights Act 2019 and council's official responsibilities.
Community engagement process
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Initial contact
The Project Lead (PL) submits a request to the Community Research and Engagement (CRE) Team for support. An initial meeting is set up to discuss the project further.
Consultation closes on 26 July 2026. To view the community project page, click the link below.
