Community Safety Survey

As part of a broader strategy to address the causes of crime in the Orange area, Orange City Council, NSW Police and other agencies are conducting a community survey.

The...

Gosling Creek

The Gosling Creek reserve is one of Orange's favourite recreation sites.

The future use and management of the area is currently up for discussion as the Plan of Management, the...

Former Hospital Site

Orange City Council is working on a new future for the site of the former Orange Base Hospital.

On this section of the YourSay Orange website you can find out...

Stronger Country Communities

The opportunity for community members to vote for their prefered projects has now closed.

A report on the results of the voting will be prepared for the next council meeting.

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Budget 2019

Orange City Council's annual budget for the 2019/2020 financial year is now on display for community comment.

Members of the community are invited to make comments or formal submissions about...

Commonwealth Home Support Programme : Training Needs for Service Providers

Now is the time to think about training needs for 2019.

I am hoping you will help me with a short 6-question survey to assess your CHSP training and information...

Rate these projects : Stronger Country Communities Round 3

The NSW Government has unveiled plans to make $930,667.00 available to fund community infrastructure projects in the Orange local government area in Round 3 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund.

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Staff Excellence Awards 2019

What's your budget idea?

Work has begun on the early stages of drafting the Orange City Council budget for the next financial year.

Now’s a good time for putting your good idea up for...

Help us improve the way we communicate.

You’ve told us council needs to improve internal communication in our workplace. To do this, we need to find out more from you.

In this quick survey we want you...

Occasional Care Survey

Orange City Council Occasional Care Service is growing and we are looking at ways to meet more families' needs.

The service wants to find out more about the families who...

Budget 2020

The deadline for community comments on the 2020/21 budget has now passed.

Thank you for making your contributions.

The information about the draft budget will be still be available for...

What's next for 'The Springs'?

This deadline for this online community discussion on this topic has now ended. Thank you for your interest.

A new plan to guide the development of an historic site with...

Health & Innovation Precinct: What do you think?

A bold plan by Orange City Council to attract investment and encourage growth in Orange’s health and research sector is on-show for community comment.

The latest council meeting has put...

Future City

While the formal period of community consultation about the big-picture Future City plans has now ended, a range of detailed consultation is continuing about individual projects. The information on this...

Orange's heritage: Have your say

A review of the planning guidelines which protect heritage buildings and zones in Orange is recommending:

• an expansion of the city’s existing heritage zones
• the creation of three new heritage...

Local Housing Strategy: The next steps

Work continues on the development of a local housing strategy for Orange with the goal of establishing a vision for providing housing in Orange for the next 30 years.

Local...

Orange's next playgrounds

Orange City Council wants the community to vote on a short-list of locations for Orange’s newest playgrounds.

As part of its latest budget, Orange City Council decided to increase its...

Plastics-free survey for line managers

Orange City Council is investigating how much we're currently using single-use plastics and plastic packaging, and whether we can avoid using them, in future,

As part of this...

Flood risk management plan

The opportunity for community consultation on this project has now concluded.

The resources on this site will continue to be available for research and access.

After a long process of...

Flying-foxes in Orange

The opportunity for community consultation on this project has now concluded.

The resources on this site will continue to be available for research and access.

Grey-headed Flying-foxes have been visiting...

Future City: Making the CBD more walkable

This site was established during the early stages of the Future City campaign to build community understanding of the ideas behind the proposals. While these early stages of community consultation...

Future City : Year One

On this site, you can find more and have your say about the the major projects to be rolled out during the first year of Orange's Future City plans to...

Budget 2021

Orange City Council's annual budget for the 2021/22 financial year is now on display for community comment.

Members of the community are invited to make comments or formal submissions about...

The future of the Lake Canobolas area

Orange City Council wants to know what you want to see happen at Lake Canobolas in the future, with a draft Lake Canobolas Precinct Master Plan being developed.

Members of...

Orange's fairy light and festoon frequency

Orange's Summer Street is lit up like a Christmas Tree.

The festoon lights overhead and fairy lights in every tree from Sale Street to Peisley Street make it brighter than...

Plastics-free Survey

Orange City Council is investigating how much we're currently using single-use plastics and plastic packaging, and whether we can avoid using them, in future,

As part of this...

Staff Excellence Awards 2020

New sports precinct proposal

While the latest consultation phase about the proposed precinct has now concluded, the information is this site remains available as an ongoing source of information for the community.

The community...

Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility Survey 2021

Orange, Blayney and Cabonne councils want to make the area where you live better. 

We are conducting a survey to hear from people within the community about what things in...

Orange Seniors Village Hub

Orange City Council is asking the region’s seniors to share what workshops and programs they would like to see happening at the new Seniors Village Hub.

The Seniors Village Hub...

Budget 2022

Orange City Council's annual budget for the 2022/23 financial year is now on display for community comment, along with the new draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP).

Members of the community...

Future Orange

Orange City Council is beginning a wide-ranging conversation with the community, a key element of planning for our city's next ten years.

In the months surrounding our next council election...

Orange Region Destination Management Plan

Cabonne, Orange and Blayney Councils are developing a new Destination Management Plan that will guide the tourism industry's long-term growth and sustainability and boost the region's visitor economy for the...

103 Prince Street

Plans for new apartments on exhibition for community comment

Plans to build new multi-level apartments on the western end of the former base hospital site in Prince Street are on...

Councillor Priorities

As discussed, I need some feedback on which of these possible projects are the most important for you, as we make the decision about where to allocate funding from the ...

Clifton Grove Masterplan

A long-term plan to gradually upgrade community facilities around Clifton Grove is being floated for community comment.

The 7 September Orange City Council meeting voted to put the new draft...

Big plans for Lords Place

Orange City Council has unveiled the next stage of its FutureCity upgrade of Orange’s CBD, a bold plan to transform the section of Lords Place, between Summer and Kite Streets,...

Live and Local Venue Survey

The Live and Local program was held last month, aimed at boosting the local music industry by building expertise and connections between performers, venues and producers.

The campaign began with...

Live and Local Orange artist survey

The Live and Local program was held last month, aimed at boosting the local music industry by building expertise and connections between performers, venues and producers.

The campaign began with...

Orange Community Christmas Tree

Orange City Council is getting into the Christmas spirit this festive season, with plans to install a six-metre artificial Christmas tree in the city centre.

The tree will complement existing...

Best ideas for Lords Place

A key section of Orange's CBD, the block of Lords Place between Summer and Kite Streets, is one of the options for the next stage of the FutureCity upgrade project.

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Retail Recovery

Orange City Council has launched a plan to kick-start the retail sector of the local business community by giving away one thousand $50 gift cards to local residents.

The ‘Orange...

Orange Adventure Playground

The Orange Adventure Playground has been much loved by locals and visitors since it was built by the community in 2002 and has provided 20 years of enjoyment for the...

Orange Adventure Playground concept design

Back in November we asked the community about the future of the Orange Adventure Playground as part of plans to upgrade the facility. The feedback we received was incredible and...

Newman Park WW1 Memorial

Council asks community for suggestions on Newman Park memorial

Orange City Council is asking for community suggestions to help draft plans to preserve a unique World War 1 memorial in...

Lighting in Wirrabarra Walk

Council to check Wirrabarra lighting upgrade plans with neighbours

This community consultation has now ended.  A report on the results of the consultation will be prepared for a future Council...

Budget 2023

Orange City Council's annual budget for the 2023/24 financial year is on display for community comment.

Members of the community are invited to complete a survey, leave an online comment...

Memorial to families

Council asks for community views on new memorial

Orange City Council is beginning a conversation with the community to assess feeling on a suggestion to create a statue to remember...

Orange Urban Forest Strategy

Affectionately known as the Colour City, Orange is renowned for its picturesque scenery and distinct landscapes, from its leafy tree-lined streets to its established parks, open spaces and natural environment.

...

Glenroi Skate Park : What's the next move?

Orange City Council wants to build a new skate park at Glenroi Oval.

The construction company has been chosen, but now we need help from the local skating community to...

Lords Place Parking - Business Survey

Orange City Council wants to hear the views of businesses in Lords Place as it plans the arrangement of timed-parking zones in the street.

Please complete this quick survey to...

Best place for new multi-level car park

Orange City Council wants to hear where local residents believe is the best location to build a new multi-level car park.

In its long-term planning the Council has allocated $4.5...

Orange Visitor Survey

Thank you for taking part in this survey of visitors to Orange. Your feedback will help us improve our visitor services and make the Orange Region an even better place...

Where to next?

The opportunity for community consultation about the 'Where to Next?' draft CSP report has come to an end.

A report about the community feedback will be considered by the 19...

Better Footpaths

Orange City Council is boosting its spending on footpaths.

In the coming four years the council will spend $1.4 million to improve the quality of local footpaths.

From this page...

Building Better Roads

As well as increasing its spending on local roads and improving road quality, Orange City Council wants to engage with local residents to better explain how roads are maintained.
One...

Your Say Orange

The YOUR SAY ORANGE site is your opportunity to learn more about the events and projects which make our community a great place to live, and then have your

Laneway safety upgrade

The laneway that connects the Orange Central Square Shopping Centre car park and Summer Street is set to be upgraded, cleaning up what is currently a rundown connection point for...

Orange Adventure Playground detailed design

Members of the community are invited to share their feedback on the detailed designs for the first stage of upgrades to the Orange Adventure Playground.

Consultants Civille Pty Ltd visited...

Lords Place South upgrade evaluation

Please share your thoughts with us about the newly upgraded street, so they can be considered by Council as we evaluate the project.

To make sure this community engagement is...

Community Survey 2023

Survey to help guide Orange’s future

Orange City Council has launched a community survey to help guide the future of the city.

The survey aims to discover how satisfied the...

Proposed 'Learn-to-Swim' pool

Orange City Council wants to hear the views of the local community about a proposal to build a dedicated learn-to-swim pool at the Orange Aquatic Centre.

The 5 December Council...

Orange Economic Development Strategy

Residents asked to help plan a prosperous future for Orange

Residents will have the chance to shape the future economic development of Orange through the development of an Economic Development...

Orange Rainbow Festival in Robertson Park post-event survey

The Orange Rainbow Festival in Robertson Park was held from March 22 to 24. Please complete our post-event survey.

Orange Rainbow Festival Street Party post-event survey

The Orange Rainbow Festival Street Party was held on 23 March. Please complete our post-event survey.

Help us rename the Southern Feeder Road

Under the current Orange City Council resolution, once the current construction phase is complete (stage 4), the entire stretch of road from the Mitchell Highway, all the way through to...

Unlocking the Bloomfield Health Precinct

Orange City Council is asking the Orange community how they would like to see the Bloomfield Health Precinct developed.

The precinct is bordered by the new Sports & Parklands Precinct...

Redmond Place housing precinct

Help us create a vision for Redmond Place - Orange's new 300+ home residential neighbourhood

Landcom is working with Orange City Council to create a new residential neighbourhood that will...

Orange to Newcastle flight link

Orange City Council is exploring whether there is an opportunity to connect Orange and Newcastle by air. 

To do so, we need to know how frequently people are travelling to...

Budget 2024

The opportunity to comment on the drat 2024/25 budget has now closed.

Orange City Council's annual budget for the 2024/25 financial year is on display for community comment.

Members of...

Redmond Place - draft vision statement

What we heard from you: New Redmond Place Neighbourhood

We recently asked Orange locals what your needs and priorities for housing are, and what you think Landcom and Orange City...

Pinnacle Road speed limit

Council is seeking feedback from the community to understand whether a reduction in the speed limit on Pinnacle Road would be supported.

A Council meeting held on 2 April 2024...

Orange Play Strategy

Orange City Council has developed the draft Orange Play Strategy to plan the direction of the provision of play opportunities in Orange to 2040.

The aim is to achieve best...

Courallie Park - educator survey

We’d love to know your thoughts and feelings about your workplace. We encourage you to be completely honest and go into detail as you answer each question.

This is your...

Courallie Park - parent/carer survey

We value your feedback here at Courallie Park Preschool. We always strive to improve our service and your feedback will help us do so.

This is your chance to share...

Trailer stage

Council is targeting a grant that would allow us to purchase an outdoor mobile trailer stage that could be used for Council and community events in the region.

Staging is...

Electric Vehicle - staff survey

As part of our commitment to sustainability and the environment, we are exploring the possibility of integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into our company's fleet.

Your input is invaluable in helping...

New Development Control Plan for Orange

Orange City Council is asking Orange residents what’s important about the neighourhood where they live.

The request is the first step towards drafting an updated Development Control Plan (DCP), one...