November 1 - 30, 2025: Issue 648
James Griffin MP Launches ‘Future Manly’
Putting the Community at the Centre of Decision-Making
Manly MP James Griffin has launched a call to share your views on what you what your place to look like 10 years from now.
''Our community is strongest when everyone has a voice in shaping its future. That’s why I am launching the Future Manly Community Survey.'' Mr Griffin said
''If you live in Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Brookvale, Clontarf, Curl Curl, Dee Why, Fairlight, Freshwater, Manly, Manly Vale, North Balgowlah, North Curl Curl, North Manly, Queenscliff, Seaforth, then this is for you!''
''The survey will run over the summer months, giving people time to reflect and contribute their perspectives on what they’d like to see in their neighbourhood.
Share what you want for your neighbourhood and broader community over the next 5,10 years and beyond.
This quick 5 min survey is to shape our community.
From local parks, to traffic, schools, transport, density and supporting our local businesses - share your views and help build our great community together.''
Visit: www.futuremanly.com
Mr Griffin said the project represents his ongoing effort to ensure the direction of the local community is informed by residents’ ideas and opinions.
“Throughout my political career, it has always been important to me that the views and perspectives of residents and businesses inform the work I do on their behalf. With Future Manly, I am making it as easy as possible for people to share their views. My role is to represent our community, our ideas, our priorities, and our vision for the future of our community,” Mr. Griffin said.
The project will begin with a large-scale community conversation, inviting residents to join at futuremanly.com and share their views on the issues and opportunities shaping the local area.
Following the online engagement, Mr Griffin will publish the results and release a shared plan for Manly’s future and a community vision statement.
“Too often politicians spend their time speaking about issues and not getting on with delivering. People know me, and they know I deliver what I promise. I’m wanting to get their views on where to next for the electorate of Manly.” said Mr Griffin.
“Our area requires continued modern leadership, and community consultation projects like this are vital. They ensure that elected representatives are truly reflecting the voices of the people they represent. Future Manly is about listening first and then acting together.”
Mr Griffin emphasised that the process is ongoing, and he will continue to engage with residents beyond the initial consultation to ensure community voices remain central to delivering projects.
