Cessnock Tree Strategy

A space where you can ask direct questions to the Open Space and Community Facilities team. Your question may be answered privately via email, or publicly posted on the webpage. Please let us know if you prefer your question to be answered privately. 

Council is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals and handling of personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998(External link) (NSW) and Information Privacy Principles(External link), the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002(External link) (NSW) and Health Privacy Principles(External link), and any subordinate legislation.

Purpose

The personal information (e.g. Name, address and contact details) provided in your submission is being collected in the processing of your submission relating to the Draft Cessnock Tree Strategy. The information collected will be used for the purpose outlined, related administrative functions, compliance and complaint handling, internal auditing, and in accordance with Council's Privacy Management Plan(External link) and Privacy Statement(External link) which can be found on Council's website.

Intended Recipients

Relevant Council officers and councillors.

Supply

Supplying personal information in your submission is required.

Consequence of non-provision

If you do not supply your personal information, Cessnock City Council cannot receive the submission or update you on the progress of the Structure Plan.

Disclosure

Your information may also be disclosed to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, and any other relevant public agency that has an interest in the Planning Proposal.

Storage and Security

Your personal information will be kept in Council's Information Management System in accordance with the relevant legislation. Council's address is62-78 Vincent Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325.

Access

You may access, correct or update your personal information by visiting Council’s website(External link), contacting Council's Privacy Contact Officer on 4993 4100 or by sending an email tocouncil@cessnock.nsw.gov.au(External link).

If you want to know more about Council's obligations regarding your personal information or what rights you have, contact the Information and Privacy Commission(External link) or visit their website ipc.nsw.gov.au(External link).