Byron Dogs in Public Spaces Strategy

Locale designed and facilitated two community workshops on the refresh of the Byron Shire Community Strategic Plan and a two-day programme with councillors on the new Delivery Program. The workshops...

Dapto Mall Activation Concepts

Wollongong City Council

Sometimes small public areas have the biggest problems. For this project we worked with Wollongong City Council to prepare a series of options for the redevelopment of a small but important town...

Kempsey Aquatic Strategy

Coffs Harbour City Council

Locale undertook a high-level strategic review of Kempsey Shire Council’s four public swimming pool facilities. This considered key indicators for the pools, consulting via survey and targeted...

Coffs Harbour Community Strategic Plan Focus Groups

Locale designed and facilitated four focus group sessions for Coffs Harbour City Council on the refresh of the My Coffs Community Strategic Plan. The focus groups explored the current themes in the...

Macleay Valley Holiday Parks Concept Plans

Locale was initially engaged to advise on the social and economic benefits of annual licence sites. Given their integral place within holiday parks, we were subsequently engaged to undertake a...

Clarence Care + Support Divestment

Clarence Valley Council

Locale provided governance and project advice to Council on the potential formation of a not for profit entity to deliver community services including aged care. We subsequently prepared the tender...

Bay & Basin Community Strategic Plan

Bendigo Bank

We worked with eight villages within the Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin area to establish a community-led strategic plan across the area. The project was established through extensive community...

Byron Housing Options Paper

Destination Sydney Surround South (DSSS)

Locale was engaged by Byron Shire Council to prepare a Housing Options Paper. This outlines how Council will facilitate the supply of housing in the Shire over the next 20 years. The Paper...

Agritourism Planning Reforms

Using our in-depth understanding of the NSW land-use planning system, we have worked over a number of years with DSSS to first understand the barriers to agritourism and to then develop balanced and...

Training for Council Staff + Committees

Various

We have delivered whole of staff training on the Code of Conduct and dealing with difficult people for numerous councils. Our training is interactive and relevant, using case studies and real-life...

Catherine Hill Bay Precincts Master Plan

Lake Macquarie City Council

Locale has recently completed precinct master plans for two important public open space areas in Catherine Hill Bay. The area is both extremely popular for its heritage significance and scenic...

Byron After the Floods: Settlement Discussion Paper

Coffs Harbour City Council

Following the devastating floods of early 2022, Locale worked with Council to develop a discussion paper, undertake comprehensive consultation and establish a findings report to understand and...

Coffs Harbour Covid Recovery Plan

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Locale was engaged by Coffs Harbour City Council to assist in preparing a response and recovery plan. We worked closely with an Internal Working Group to establish the...

Marriott Park Master Plan

Marriott Park is a large, centrally located public park in the regional centre of Nowra. Working with our associate landscape architect Stuart Drury, we undertook detailed consultation and...

Woodburn Riverside Park Master Plan and Grant Funding

Richmond Valley Council

Working with our associate landscape architect Stuart Drury, Locale prepared a master plan for Riverside Park and adjoining streetscape in the town of Woodburn. The project involved the upgrade and...

Shoalhaven Waste Education Centre Business Case

Locale have worked with a range of council waste services areas. With this project, we worked with Council staff to develop a business case that demonstrated the tangible and intangible benefits of...

South West Rocks Bar Opening Workshop

Ulladulla Lighthouse Group

Locale designed and facilitated a one-day workshop for Kempsey Shire Council to discuss boating improvements for Back Creek at South West Rocks. This involved councillors, Council staff, State...

The Channon & Nimbin Community Resilience Plans

Lismore Shire Council

Following the 2019/2020 bushfires, Locale was engaged by Lismore City Council to deliver community-led and place based resilience plans in collaboration with the Nimbin and Channon communities. We...

Warden Head Community Led Master Plan

The Ulladulla Lighthouse Group were formed out of necessity for change. We were fortunate to work with this community group and help address the issues they were facing. Through thoughtful...

Casino Showground and Racecourse

Richmond Valley Council

Locale developed a Master Plan and Plan of Management for this key sporting and community facility in the regional town of Casino. The site planning integrated a number of existing potential future...

Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens & Lawn Cemetery Master Plan

Lake Macquarie City Council

Following a broad Cemeteries Strategy project for all facilities, we were invited by Council to develop a more detailed and multifaceted direction for the main cemetery site in the Shoalhaven. The...

Rathmines Park Plan of Management and Master Plan

Locale prepared a Plan of Management and Master Plan for the former Rathmines Park RAAF base area on the foreshore of Lake Macquarie. The expansive area has a wide range of uses, heritage overlays...

Shoalhaven Waste Focus Groups

Locale worked with Shoalhaven City Council’s Waste Services to undertake a series of focus groups to test and develop education and promotional materials. Waste management is a critical function of...

Macleay Valley Holiday Parks Annual Van Impacts

Locale was engaged by Kempsey Shire Council to undertake consultation and advise on the social and economic benefits of annual licence sites. These sites, commonly known as ‘holiday vans’, are...

Byron Short Term Rental Accommodation Planning Proposal

Locale designed and implemented an independent engagement process for the exhibition of this controversial planning proposal. Facing a housing crisis that has worsened over many years, Council...

Crown Land Caravan Park Statewide Engagement

Crown Lands

Working with Crown Lands newly formed tourism unit, Locale designed and implemented a statewide engagement process for Crown land managers that operate caravan parks. From local to state government,...

Shoalhaven Economic Development Strategy

Shoalhaven City Council / JBMM

Following Locale preparing a number of sector strategies and business plans for Council’s Economic Development Unit, we were invited to prepare its Economic Development Strategy. This brought...

Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Strategic Business Plan

Locale have completed a series of projects for this community facility and tourism attraction in Huskisson. We initially developed a business plan and long-term concept plans for the site, then a...

Workplace Reviews + Complaint Handling

Various local councils and not for profit entities

Locale has been engaged to assess workplace teams to map and understand the causes of conflict in order to address dysfunction and disharmony, including practical and actionable recommendations. We...

Public Hearings for Reclassification of Public Land

Various councils

Reclassification of public land can be a controversial decision. We are highly experienced in acting as an independent chair of public hearings that propose the reclassification of public land in a...

Central Coast Cemeteries Strategy and Master Plans

Central Coast Council

We have completed numerous cemetery strategies for various councils, often with a master plan to assist in defining details on future directions. For Central Coast Council, we initially reviewed...

MidCoast Cemeteries Review Project

MidCoast Council

As the leading cemetery strategy advisor for regional councils in NSW, Locale have delivered more than a dozen cemetery strategies and related projects. The MidCoast project involves 34 cemeteries,...

Byron After the Floods: Kitchen Table Conversation Kits