We’ve received this email from a reader requesting it be put up as a post.

This Council document raises many questions about consultation in this municipality! This council has an appalling record with consultation because they don’t want to hear what people say, and when they are forced to hear it , they just ignore it – for example the Glen Eira Planning Scheme review contains little in response to community concerns and sentiment raised at the public meeting I attended! I particularly note number 6 of the Consultation Policy and reflect on the Planning Scheme Review consultation process.
The policy states:
6. Those who participated in the consultative process should, wherever possible, be informed of the outcome. 

Council should endeavour to inform those who participated of the outcome of the process.  In the case of submissions received, Council should have a name and address to which to respond.  In cases where Council does not have a record of names and addresses, a general statement through the media may be the most appropriate method.  The feedback should include the decision, the process followed and the reasons for the decision.   
 
I participated by attending a meeting and making a submission and have heard nothing from Council since.  No copy of the document has been sent to me as a participant in the process. If council has a policy they should abide by it!