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Legal, workplace and governance providers will form the council’s regional panel for code-of-conduct reviews until 30 June 2030.
Bega Valley Shire Council adopted updated companion-animal controls and directed staff to investigate whether parts of the beach qualify as a Wildlife Protection Area.
Bega Valley Shire Council will prepare a planning proposal to permit forestry without consent in RU2 Rural Landscape zones, with transport impacts and funding still to be addressed.
Dog owners challenging dangerous or menacing declarations are to receive clearer reasons, access to adverse material and disability supports under the proposed changes.
Bega Valley Shire Council approved the concession for 21 Marine Parade and lifted the CEO’s authority for eligible water and wastewater charge reductions to $50,000.
Bega Valley Shire Council voted unanimously to reject all bids for the Sewer Treatment Plant Blower Renewal, requiring another procurement approach before the works can proceed.
Ballina Shire Council has approved public exhibition of its amended Local and Sustainable Procurement Policy, giving businesses and contractors an opportunity to comment before any further action is taken.
Ballina Shire Council approved $800 for Jan Saul’s trip to the 2026 World Masters Hockey competition in Belgium and backed an annual Rotary payment for Richmond Room operations.
Council approved the Donations – Financial Assistance for Community Groups for 2026/27 in line with the recommended amounts in Table 1 under section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Community groups across the shire will receive funding support for the 2026/27 year.
The allocation for Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW was made subject to a further report to Council before any funding is provided.
A key marine rescue funding decision was deferred, so final support is not yet locked in.
Council adopted the Revenue Statement 2026-2027 as tabled, forming the basis for rates, charges and financial settings for the year ahead.
Sets the overall charges and financial rules that affect household and business bills across the region.
Council resolved to levy differential general rates for 2026-2027 using a single rate in the dollar for each rating category, with set minimum rates. The motion was carried 5/2.
Affects the rates payable by residential, rural and commercial property owners, with different categories carrying different charges.
Council adopted waste management utility charges for 2026-2027 and designated all premises in the Scenic Rim as areas where general waste collection may be provided. The motion to designate collection areas was carried 4/3.
Directly affects waste service charges and collection availability for all properties able to receive council waste services.
Council adopted overall plans and special charges for the Boonah Rural Fire Group and Beaudesert Rural Fire Group for 2026-2027, including stated benefit areas and funding contributions.
These charges help fund rural fire prevention and firefighting services in the affected catchments.
Council adopted updated policies for rates discounting, concessions, financial hardship and rates-based financial assistance, replacing the previous versions adopted on 9 July 2025.
These policies affect eligible residents, not-for-profits and community groups seeking rebates, discounts or hardship support on rates and charges.
Council adopted the recovery procedure for overdue rates and charges, including biannual rate notices, payment within 31 days, 12.19% annual interest on overdue amounts, and a 5% discount for timely payment where eligible.
Sets the payment timetable, penalties and discounts that apply to all ratepayers.
Council endorsed an amended Companion Animals Management Plan for public exhibition. The exhibited plan will propose setting beach off-leash boundaries at the beach rather than the entrance track. No further action will be taken on the proposed off-leash dog area at Skennars Head beside Headlands Drive and the overflow car park.
Residents can comment on future dog-management rules and the proposed beach boundary changes; the Skennars Head proposal will not proceed.
Council endorsed public exhibition of draft overland flood studies and mapping for Alstonville and Wardell. The studies will return to Council after exhibition, with submissions summarised. Council also resolved to include flood-portal training and hold separate information sessions, including consultation with Jali LALC and Cabbage Tree Island residents.
Residents may review proposed flood mapping and provide feedback that could influence future flood-management measures and information available to property owners.
Council adopted an amended draft Local and Sustainable Procurement Policy for public exhibition. Submissions will return to Council; if none are received, no further report is required.
The policy may affect how Council buys goods and services and the opportunities available to local and sustainable suppliers.
Council approved an $800 donation to Jan Saul for travel to the 2026 World Masters Hockey competition in Belgium, supported a maximum-policy annual donation to Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond for Richmond Room set-up and pack-down, and held a proposed $4,250 donation to Marine Rescue NSW until the Ballina Jet Boat BA21 is operational.
The decisions provide targeted community support while linking Marine Rescue funding to the vessel’s operational status.
Council approved a new five-year market-rent lease of the King Street Lease Area to Ballina Bowling and Recreation Club, subject to public advertising, and progressed tenure arrangements for Alstonville Racquet Club subject to statutory notification. Council also supported discussions to optimise use of Wigmore Hall.
The decisions affect access to community and sporting facilities and provide opportunities for public submissions on proposed land arrangements.
Council approved $814,092 for 76 recommended projects under the 2026 Inner West Council Annual Grant Program and requested a February 2027 report on improving councillor information and Circular Economy grant eligibility.
Community organisations and grant applicants will receive funding for approved projects, subject to the program attachments.
Council endorsed amendments to the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 for 75–85 Crown Street and 116 Princes Highway, St Peters, including MU1 Mixed Use zoning, a 4:1 floor space ratio, a maximum building height of RL 51 metres and site-specific provisions including at least 2% affordable housing in perpetuity.
The proposal could enable a substantially larger mixed-use development and affordable housing contribution in St Peters. It will be forwarded to the NSW Government for finalisation.
Council approved a 12-month trial of longer staffed hours at Marrickville Library, including evening hours to 10pm on Thursdays and extended weekend service, commencing in October 2026. Progress reports are due at six and 12 months.
Library users will have more staffed access outside standard business hours. Council will also investigate 24/7 self-service book lockers in areas including Newtown, Summer Hill and Lewisham.
Local government area and location of the Council, Planetarium and school matters.
Subject of the master plan and Special Entertainment Precinct wording in the Delivery Program progress report.
Location of the 22 Figtree Avenue development application.
Location of the supported development application.
Meetings of the committee and possible future ferry-related transport support
Location of the serviced-apartment development and associated amenity controls.
Location of the Aboriginal rock carvings at Bondi Golf Course and the precinct raising Sydney Water concerns.
Location of the Panel meeting and two development sites.
The meeting was held at the City Administrative Centre in Nowra, and the Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council is involved in nearby land transfer processes.
Flood-study mapping, roads, facilities and community funding decisions.
Residents, particularly people with disability and carers, will have an opportunity to comment on Council’s four-year accessibility and inclusion roadmap.
Provided advice considered in setting meeting and public forum arrangements.
Conducted the adequacy assessment affecting the Mortdale planning proposal.
Council responsible for the policies, strategies and infrastructure decisions considered at the meeting.
Council’s framework for coordinated growth and a 3,000-dwelling target in Bondi Junction.
Subject of a progress update, including the Learn-to-Swim enclosure.
Relevant to the REDCIP funding deed for the Eugowra housing and land project.
Decision-making local government authority for all substantive items.
Major infrastructure project discussed in relation to construction, budget risk and cricket access.
Strategy whose progress was noted alongside the new planning scheme.
The available minutes record amended development conditions for 68–72 Park Road, Kogarah Bay, including reduced balcony privacy screens and an additional front-setback tree.
Council approved the removal and replacement of a hazardous tree at Orange Anglican Grammar School, adopted a regional disability inclusion plan and awarded a Planetarium audiovisual contract worth approximately $692,834 excluding GST.
The committee considered updates to Council’s Artificial Intelligence Policy, land and easement requirements for the School Road Upgrade Project, planning and development fees, dangerous-tree regulation and several general-rate concessions.
Council received its August financial report, approved several local infrastructure and park actions, progressed major water and gallery projects, and considered planning, disaster funding and regional service issues.
Randwick Council advanced urban forest, traffic, transport, community funding and infrastructure projects, while approving new youth programs and several event and facility measures.
The forum reviewed and endorsed new parking, Give Way and parking restriction signage for sites in Milton and Ulladulla, with a vehicle turn-path check requested for the Ulladulla proposal.
Council withdrew support for the proposed North Turramurra Recreation Area grandstand, terminated the football association agreement, and approved a $24.41 million synthetic-turf upgrade to Norman Griffiths Oval, subject to further project planning.
Council approved a five-year waste-services tender, advanced flood-study consultation, endorsed changes to companion-animal and procurement policies, reappointed the Deputy Mayor, and began recruiting a new General Manager.
Council endorsed follow-up on a Salvator Road petition and a proposed 40 km/h limit, left South Hobart Oval’s dog ban unchanged, supported a planning-regulation motion, and withdrew a hospitality fee-relief proposal.
Council approved a major grants allocation, service trials and environmental programs, endorsed a St Peters planning proposal, advanced transport and park safety measures, and set follow-up actions on libraries, housing, cycling and community facilities.
Council appointed representatives, amended its Bondi Junction progress-report wording, adopted a narrower position on Aboriginal land-claim notifications, approved a long-term software licence exemption and discussed local heritage and Sydney Water concerns.
The Panel refused four development applications involving a licensed restaurant in North Avoca, a residential and swimming-pool modification in Forresters Beach, a childcare centre in Warnervale and co-living housing in North Gosford.
The committee advanced updated risk-management policies, received a confidential internal-audit report, and recommended adoption of Wanneroo’s 2025 annual compliance return, including follow-up on two compliance questions.
The committee advanced plans for netball courts at Woollahra Oval 2 and 3, excluding basketball, and approved public exhibition of developer public art guidelines alongside financial, accessibility and artwork donation matters.
The committee backed footpath and parking changes in Mermaid Waters and the light rail corridor, endorsed Lime for the new shared e-bike contract, supported permanent pedestrianisation of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade, adopted a 20-year open space plan, and advanced community engagement on the Northern Beaches coastal protection project.
Council considered the possible redevelopment or sale of the Coogee Street car park site, received a traffic-safety petition for Wilberforce Street, noted an Enhanced Environment Strategy review and discussed future public EV charging and Beatty Park Reserve facilities.
The Panel unanimously approved two housing-related planning matters in Auburn and Lidcombe, including an amended development with affordable housing and a six-storey, 53-room co-living development.
Burwood Council appointed Councillor Pascale Esber as Deputy Mayor and advanced planning, accessibility, petition, environmental and governance measures, including public exhibitions for new policies and plans.
Liverpool City Council adopted a plan for Woodward Park with protections for existing netball use, advanced several infrastructure and park projects, proposed cheaper hire fees for religious organisations, and directed follow-up work on roads, graffiti, grants and financial sustainability.
Council unanimously approved in principle its 2025-2026 annual financial and performance statements and authorised senior office-holders to sign the final documents after auditor changes.
Council refused two proposed retirement-facility developments at Tamborine Mountain, approved free general-waste collection for eligible home-based medical-treatment households, and advanced planning, bridge-upgrade and project-audit actions.
Sunshine Coast Council adopted updated standing orders, endorsed its 2026-2031 legacy plan and four state-policy motions, and referred three local petitions on waterways and traffic issues for investigation.
Council advanced planning for Bega Saleyards, adopted development-control changes, approved Tathra Wharf restoration funding and a Wolumla planning-agreement pathway, but defeated the proposed Merimbula CBD upgrade alteration motion.
Council received two community petitions, adopted the 2026–2027 carryover budget revisions, noted August financial results and adopted the Audit & Risk Management Committee minutes.
Council advanced planning amendment C155MARO, adopted a 10-year bicycle network plan, considered a Ringwood aged-care land proposal, noted a Gracedale Oval fencing petition and endorsed a 10-metre smoke and vape-free zone, with several details incomplete in the extract.
Cabonne Council elected Kevin Beatty as Mayor and James Jones as Deputy Mayor, approved local funding and planning decisions, progressed major Eugowra and Manildra projects, and adopted financial and rating policy actions.
Council advanced plans for The Priory, Buffalo Creek Reserve, community grants, AI transparency and the next stage of the Henley Community Centre and Eastern Green expressions of interest.
Council approved a five-year waste-services tender, advanced flood-study consultation, endorsed changes to companion-animal and procurement policies, reappointed the Deputy Mayor, and began recruiting a new General Manager.
Council approved a major grants allocation, service trials and environmental programs, endorsed a St Peters planning proposal, advanced transport and park safety measures, and set follow-up actions on libraries, housing, cycling and community facilities.
Burwood Council appointed Councillor Pascale Esber as Deputy Mayor and advanced planning, accessibility, petition, environmental and governance measures, including public exhibitions for new policies and plans.
Cabonne Council elected Kevin Beatty as Mayor and James Jones as Deputy Mayor, approved local funding and planning decisions, progressed major Eugowra and Manildra projects, and adopted financial and rating policy actions.
Randwick Council advanced urban forest, traffic, transport, community funding and infrastructure projects, while approving new youth programs and several event and facility measures.
Council withdrew support for the proposed North Turramurra Recreation Area grandstand, terminated the football association agreement, and approved a $24.41 million synthetic-turf upgrade to Norman Griffiths Oval, subject to further project planning.
The Panel adopted a revised meeting-practice code, approved alterations at 16 Illoura Avenue, Wahroonga, and refused residential development proposals in Turramurra and St Ives.
The Panel refused an eight-storey co-living proposal at 64 Wentworth Road, approved a modification to a residential flat building at 106-108 Wentworth Road, and approved a two-lot subdivision at 58 Waratah Street, Croydon Park.
The Panel refused four development applications involving a licensed restaurant in North Avoca, a residential and swimming-pool modification in Forresters Beach, a childcare centre in Warnervale and co-living housing in North Gosford.
The Subcommittee considered PFAS contamination monitoring in the Ourimbah Creek Catchment, including the Mangrove Mountain landfill, and agreed on further information, mapping and potential site visits.
The available minutes record amended development conditions for 68–72 Park Road, Kogarah Bay, including reduced balcony privacy screens and an additional front-setback tree.
The Public Forum heard addresses on Collingwood Beach vegetation and dune care, a review of several Council policies, and a refused speaking application; no Council decisions were recorded.
Council received two community petitions, adopted the 2026–2027 carryover budget revisions, noted August financial results and adopted the Audit & Risk Management Committee minutes.
Ku-ring-gai Council elected a two-year Deputy Mayor, advanced planning and affordable-housing proposals for public exhibition or state assessment, adopted procurement and councillor-expenses policies, and approved funding and delivery changes for community and capital works.
Council approved public exhibition of its Our Fairer Future Plan Stage 2 housing approach across Inner West suburbs, including St Peters, and appointed Kane Constructions to refurbish Leichhardt Oval subject to final contract terms.
Council considered the possible redevelopment or sale of the Coogee Street car park site, received a traffic-safety petition for Wilberforce Street, noted an Enhanced Environment Strategy review and discussed future public EV charging and Beatty Park Reserve facilities.
The committee considered updates to Council’s Artificial Intelligence Policy, land and easement requirements for the School Road Upgrade Project, planning and development fees, dangerous-tree regulation and several general-rate concessions.
Council unanimously approved in principle its 2025-2026 annual financial and performance statements and authorised senior office-holders to sign the final documents after auditor changes.
Council received its August financial report, approved several local infrastructure and park actions, progressed major water and gallery projects, and considered planning, disaster funding and regional service issues.
Council appointed representatives, amended its Bondi Junction progress-report wording, adopted a narrower position on Aboriginal land-claim notifications, approved a long-term software licence exemption and discussed local heritage and Sydney Water concerns.
The committee advanced several local traffic-safety projects, approved temporary event road closures and litter-collection time trials, progressed Quarry Reserve design, and noted reviews of major infrastructure and synthetic sports fields.
The committee considered early-learning budget pressures, public exhibition of alcohol-free areas and alcohol-prohibited areas, a revised grants policy, and updates on local sport facilities.
The committee considered apologies, remote attendance and confirmation of previous minutes, with no substantive resident-facing planning, environment or service decisions recorded.
The committee noted the council’s investment, strategic risk and audit updates, and endorsed the completion of Milestone 2 for the Carss Park Pool project, allowing payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.
The committee advanced plans for netball courts at Woollahra Oval 2 and 3, excluding basketball, and approved public exhibition of developer public art guidelines alongside financial, accessibility and artwork donation matters.
The committee discussed solar-panel disposal requirements, vegetation and pedestrian-access concerns, invasive-animal reporting, possible gas-free development rules, infrastructure revegetation, biodiversity strategy timing and homelessness-policy consultation.
The Panel approved a garage modification in La Perouse, granted deferred commencement consent for serviced-apartment alterations in Coogee, and supported a development application in Maroubra.
The Panel unanimously refused development application DA/526/2026 for 62 Mons Avenue, Maroubra, citing design and setback concerns and agreeing with Council officers’ and DEAP’s refusal reasons.
The Panel unanimously approved two housing-related planning matters in Auburn and Lidcombe, including an amended development with affordable housing and a six-storey, 53-room co-living development.
The forum heard public submissions on sporting-field upgrades, development applications, a pipeline project, a shopping-village road closure and community issues; no decisions or motions were recorded in the extracted material.
The briefing covered possible disposal and redevelopment of a Mount Hawthorn site, a parking-ticket-machine tender, asset-management funding gaps, environmental strategy progress and financial reports.
The committee meeting commenced and concluded at 9:04 AM with no items submitted for consideration.
Councillors reviewed waste-policy reforms, discussed major transport projects and strategic priorities, received a Ripley Valley development update, and considered repair options for the damaged Ebbw Vale War Memorial.
The committee discussed transport safety, road maintenance, infrastructure projects and environmental follow-up, with Damian Loone continuing as chair and several matters requiring further Council information or action.
The committee received and noted updates on the draft Urban Forest Strategy, the 2026 Social Study and confidential Snape Park Stage 1 works, with no substantive public decision recorded.
The forum reviewed and endorsed new parking, Give Way and parking restriction signage for sites in Milton and Ulladulla, with a vehicle turn-path check requested for the Ulladulla proposal.