Public Forums

Public Forums are held at 9.45am on the Wednesday of each Ordinary Council Meeting at the Council Chambers – 33 Hyde Street, Bellingen.

Anyone wishing to speak must submit an application using Council’s approved form by midday on the Monday before. Applications must identify the agenda item and whether you are speaking for or against it.

Approval to speak

Council's Executive Assistant will contact you before the meeting to advise of the outcome of your request and provide further information. Before applying please read the Code of Meeting Practice to ensure you meet the criteria.

Your application will not be processed if any information is missing.  Please include the name and contact phone number of the speaker that would like to address Council. Should you require any further information, please contact the Executive Assistant to the Mayor & General Manager, 02 6655 7300. 

You will receive a confirmation email accepting your application, please contact Council if you have not received this email.

Public forum addresses are to be five minutes in length. There is a maximum of four speakers per public forum unless otherwise approved in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.

Complete the below form request to address Council