facility · 1 meetings
Peakhurst West Public School swimming pool
Mentions
- Council resolution concerns proposed changes to the pool and community access.
- Could affect how emergency services are funded and whether costs or administration flow through to ratepayers.
- Residents and stakeholders can comment on how council uses AI and manages nature strips/verges.
- May affect the future use, depth, affordability and accessibility of the local swimming pool.
- Routine meeting administration only.
- Sets direction for governance, technology policy and property oversight.
Decisions
Emergency Services Funding Reform submission
Council agreed to promote the public inquiry, submit a formal response before 19 June 2026, support a fairer emergency services levy model, and oppose councils being primary collectors for the levy.
Could affect how emergency services are funded and whether costs or administration flow through to ratepayers.
AI Policy and verge management policy sent to public exhibition
Council endorsed the draft Artificial Intelligence Policy and the Draft Verge Management Policy for public exhibition for at least 28 days before returning for further consideration.
Residents and stakeholders can comment on how council uses AI and manages nature strips/verges.
Peakhurst West Public School pool concerns escalated
Council resolved to write to the NSW Government and relevant authorities seeking clarification on proposed pool changes, asking for works to be paused pending consultation, and urging a review to protect affordability and access.
May affect the future use, depth, affordability and accessibility of the local swimming pool.
Topics
Apologies and webcast notice
Apologies were accepted for two councillors and the meeting was webcast and recorded for the public record.
Routine meeting administration only.
Finance and Governance Committee recommendations adopted
Council received the investment report, endorsed the draft AI Policy for public exhibition, and noted the quarterly commercial property portfolio report.
Sets direction for governance, technology policy and property oversight.
Boundary Reserve tree poisoning condemnation
Council condemned the poisoning of three turpentine trees and one tallowwood tree at Boundary Reserve, and said it would continue investigations and seek police assistance.
A local environmental vandalism matter affecting public bushland and tree canopy.
Meetings