street · 1 meetings
Gladstone Street
Mentions
- Proposed parking meter removal area mentioned in budget/public question discussion.
- Supports safer and more practical walking, wheeling and travel options for school families in those areas.
- Provides ongoing support for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
- Parking changes can affect commuters, hospital visitors, traders and council revenue.
- School families at Albuera Street Primary, Lenah Valley Primary and Mount Nelson Primary may benefit from safer active travel measures.
- People experiencing homelessness may benefit from continued funding for the Salvation Army Street to Home program.
Decisions
School Active Travel Plans endorsed
Council endorsed active travel plans for Albuera Street Primary School, Lenah Valley Primary School and Mount Nelson Primary School, with projects to be considered through future budget processes and an added note that plans should include local area mobility plan summaries.
Supports safer and more practical walking, wheeling and travel options for school families in those areas.
Salvation Army Street to Home partnership funded
Council approved a three-year financial contribution to the Salvation Army’s Street to Home program at $35,000 per year from 1 July 2026, with 3% indexation in years two and three.
Provides ongoing support for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Topics
Parking revenue pressure
Public questions and debate highlighted concern about a 20% parking cost increase and the impact of removing or changing parking meters near the Royal Hobart Hospital, Argyle Street, Campbell Street and Gladstone Street.
Parking changes can affect commuters, hospital visitors, traders and council revenue.
Meetings