Getting to the heart of local matters
Inner West Council invites you to join ward Councillors and Council Executive staff at your Local Matters Forum. These forums provide an opportunity for residents to have a constructive conversation with elected representatives and senior staff and to raise ideas for improvements to your area.
Collectively we can continue to improve the way Council delivers for our local communities.
Local Matters Forum format for 2024
Since June 2022 Council has delivered 16 Local Matters Forums across Inner West. In response to community feedback collected at each forum, the format has evolved. At the end of 2023 we've reviewed and updated the forums to ensure they meet community needs and continue to be relevant.
How will a Local Matters Forum work in 2024?
Council’s Executive staff (Inner West General Manager and four Directors) will present some of the major local initiatives happening in your ward and answer community questions from the floor. There will also be opportunity for informal discussions with the Executive and your three ward Councillors.
Projects that were presented at the 24 April 2024 Forum included:
- The upgrade of Balmain Town Hall and Library
- The proposed Balmain and Rozelle Special Entertainment Precinct - promoting a vibrant night economy
- Construction of the first inclusive playground in the Inner West at King George Park, Rozelle
- Planning for Rozelle Parklands
23 April 2024 presentation
If you would like information in another language or format, please contact us Monday to Friday 9am-4pm via free community services. You will need to provide our contact 02 9392 5694:
Free interpreter via TIS National: 13 14 50
- Voice Relay: 1300 555 727
- TTY: 133 677
- SMS Relay: 0423 677 767
The next Balmain-Baludarri Forum
The next Balmain-Baludarri Local Matters Forum will be held on Tuesday 29 October from 6pm at Balmain Town Hall.