Parkes Shire Parkes Shire Council is in the process of preparing a housing strategy to plan for the future housing needs in the Parkes Shire. The Parkes Shire Housing Strategy will set a 20 year vision for housing in the shire, in line with the NSW Government’s Local Housing Strategy Guideline and the Parkes Local Strategic Planning Statement 2041. The strategy also aims to address the full range of housing needs for the community, with a focus on areas where there are gaps in the housing market. A draft version of the Parkes Housing Strategy will be ready for public exhibition in later 2021.