What's next for outdoor dining in Church Street, Stanley? Have your say.
A while ago, Council installed temporary outdoor dining seating in Church Street, Stanley to see how the space would be used before any permanent changes were considered.
The Church Street Master Plan, developed with significant community input, identified outdoor dining as an opportunity for the street and recommended trialling temporary seating first. Now that the community has had the chance to see and use the space, it's time to decide what comes next.
We want to hear from businesses, residents and visitors. What works well? What could be improved? And what should the future of outdoor dining in Church Street look like?
Consultation opens Monday 9 November and closes Monday 30 November 2026.
There are several ways to share your thoughts:
- Complete our short survey below
- Fill in a paper survey, available from Council offices (from Tuesday 10 Nov)
- Talk to us in person. Council staff will be visiting Church Street businesses and speaking with community members in Stanley. We'll also be at Circular Head Show and will share details of opportunities to meet with us during the consultation.
What happens next?
After the consultation closes, we'll review the feedback alongside the Church Street Master Plan and other relevant information.
This will help Council make an informed decision about the future of the temporary seating. We'll then share what we heard, explain the decision and outline the next steps.
