The Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) Social and Cultural Plan 2009-2014 was adopted by Council on 18 November 2009.

The development of the Plan included a series of consultation processes with the community to ascertain the needs of the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). The formal consultation process extended over 7 months, beginning January 2009 and ceasing at the conclusion of July 2009.

The outcome of this consultation process is a five year planning document that outlines strategies which aim to provide both Council and agencies external to Council with a plan to further develop cultural and social services within the Cessnock LGA.

For more information regarding the Social and Cultural Plan please contact Council’s Social Planner on 4993 4300.

The Social and Cultural Plan can be viewed in chapters.

• Chapter One – Executive Summary
• Chapter Two - Our People Our Place Our Future Our Vision
• Chapter Three - Community Profile
• Chapter Four – Community Consultation Methods and Findings
• Chapter Five – Community Development Promoting Community Capacity Building
• Chapter Six – Strengthening Community Culture Promotion Social Connections
• Chapter Seven – Articulate – Creating Community
• Chapter Eight - Engaging with Diverse Townships Raising Awareness within the Community
• Chapter Nine – Reference
• Chapter Ten – Appendix 1