MidCoast Council's "Talk About" pop-up events will be out and about across the region during July and August, helping people connect with Council services and have their say.
Director of Liveable Communities, Paul De Szell, said the pop-ups are a great way for locals to chat with Council staff and find help close to home.
"Our Talk About mobile service is all about making it easier for the community," said Mr De Szell.
"Whether you want to ask a question, share your views or get help paying a bill, our team will be there for you."
Some pop-ups will offer full customer service functions, with staff able to accept bill payments on the spot. These are generally provided in areas where a Council Customer Service Point is not located nearby. Other pop-ups will focus more on hearing what locals think about different projects or issues.
Council is progressively expanding the service to smaller towns.
Drop by a pop-up to:
- Ask questions or share concerns
- Get helpful information
- Pay bills or use Council services (at selected events)
- Enter a fun prize draw celebrating Local Government Week.
Upcoming Talk About Events
Tea Gardens
When: Tuesday 29 July, 9am – 12:30pm
Where: Myall Quays Shopping Centre, Tea Gardens
What's on: Community engagement. Come chat, share your ideas, and enter the prize draw!
Harrington
When: Tuesday 5 August, 9am – 12:30pm
Where: Outside IGA supermarket (or inside Harrington Library if it's raining)
What's on: Mobile customer service and community engagement. Pay a bill, ask a question, or have your say.
Forster
When: Wednesday 6 August, 9am – 12:30pm
Where: Forster Civic Centre Atrium
What's on: Community engagement. Find out what's happening and tell us what you think.
Taree
When: Thursday 7 August, 9am – 12pm
Where: Taree Central Shopping Centre (outside Big W)
What's on: Mobile customer service and community engagement. We're here to help and hear from you.
Gloucester
When: Saturday 9 August, 8am – 12pm
Where: Gloucester Market at Billabong Park
What's on: Community engagement and Koala Safe Spaces. Pick up a free koala feed tree, chat with Council, and enter the prize draw.
