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The Panel also accepted the written justification for contravening the development standard for lot sizes for dual occupancies under the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022.", "resident_relevance": "This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case." }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF", "title": "5-storey mixed use development refused at Canton Beach", "detail": "The Panel refused DA/1904/2023 for land at 9, 10 Beach Parade, 1, 3, 5 Crossingham Street, and 1, 3, 5, 7 Kantara Road, Canton Beach. The refusal cited non-compliance with apartment design and planning controls, incompatibility with the site, and that the proposal was not in the public interest.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near Canton Beach will not see this proposed larger mixed use redevelopment proceed in its current form." } ] } }, "issue_watch": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/", "meeting_count": 15, "last_updated": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "summary": "Concrete batching plant approved at Somersby", "highlights": [ "Residents and nearby businesses in Somersby may be affected by industrial development activity, site operations and compliance conditions attached to the consent.", "Asset revaluations can influence council financial reporting and future infrastructure planning.", "This relates to council financial oversight and audit findings, though the detailed discussion was held confidentially due to interim financial information." ], "latest_decision": "Concrete batching plant approved at Somersby" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/", "meeting_count": 14, "last_updated": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 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12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF", "title": "Saddle Road future use investigation endorsed", "detail": "Council will investigate reducing or removing through traffic on Saddle Road after Mullumbimby Road works, consider long-term conversion to a pedestrian and bicycle corridor, and consult local landowners.", "resident_relevance": "This could change traffic access, safety, and active transport connections around the Saddle Road precinct." } ] } }, "issue_watch": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/", "meeting_count": 11, "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "summary": "Montecollum multiple occupancy expansion approved", "highlights": [ "This allows additional housing and subdivision in Montecollum, subject to conditions.", "This could affect future development requirements, parking arrangements, and transport options in central Byron Bay.", "This supports delivery of flood recovery works and may affect nearby landowners and road arrangements." ], "latest_decision": "Montecollum multiple occupancy expansion approved" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/", "meeting_count": 13, "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 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Closed items included minutes, confidential information, closed questions without notice, and the Dark Mofo 2026-2028 City Partnership Proposal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents should know that discussion of the Dark Mofo partnership proposal occurred in closed session, so details were not publicly reported in these minutes." }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF", "title": "Extreme Weather Protocol support for rough sleepers endorsed", "detail": "Council carried clauses calling on the Tasmanian Government to fund Homes Tasmania to partner with Council on a pilot Extreme Weather Protocol, and also carried a clause to allocate Council funding in the next budget for a two-year trial if state funding is again refused.", "resident_relevance": "Could expand emergency shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness during heatwaves, bushfires and winter storms." } ] }, "this_month": { "label": "Decisions in March 2026", "total_items": 0, "items": [] } }, "issue_watch": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/", "meeting_count": 3, "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 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23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "highlights": [ "Debated in the Dog Management Policy review regarding off-lead dog exercise arrangements.", "Sets the rules for dog management across Hobart, affecting where and how residents can exercise dogs.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting." ] }, { "name": "South Hobart", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/south-hobart/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "highlights": [ "Residents are affected through proposed and adopted dog management settings for the oval.", "Sets the rules for dog management across Hobart, affecting where and how residents can exercise dogs.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting." ] }, { "name": "Collins Street", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/collins-street/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "highlights": [ "Subject of a withdrawn motion about relocating private bus company stopping activity.", "Subject of the Transforming Collins Street trial, possible Farmers Market relocation, bike lanes and access concerns.", "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes." ] }, { "name": "Mount Nelson", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/mount-nelson/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "highlights": [ "Referenced through the Mount Nelson Local Area Mobility Plan and a council workshop.", "Referenced in the Mount Nelson Local Area Mobility Plan workshop item.", "May affect local traffic, walking, cycling and street access in Mount Nelson." ] } ], "entity_watch": [ { "name": "MacPoint Northern Access Road", "type": "project", "project_path": "projects/macpoint-northern-access-road/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "highlights": [ "Agenda item concerning access design assessment for Macquarie Point.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting." ] }, { "name": "Transforming Collins Street Trial", "type": "infrastructure/project", "project_path": "projects/transforming-collins-street-trial/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "last_updated": "2026-01-27 16:00", "highlights": [ "Subject of safety, access and traffic concerns deferred for workshop review.", "Could expand emergency shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness during heatwaves, bushfires and winter storms." ] }, { "name": "Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/royal-tasmanian-botanical-gardens/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "highlights": [ "Subject of an amendment authorising CEO negotiations about land transfer.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting." ] }, { "name": "Local Government Association of Tasmania", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/local-government-association-of-tasmania/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "highlights": [ "Would be written to under the rodenticide motion.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting." ] } ], "meetings": [ { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_planning_authority_committee_25_mar_2026_4_00pm_25_mar_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Planning Authority Committee - 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12 Mar 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-12", "highlights": [ "Location of traffic issues, Crawford House works, and community matters raised at the meeting.", "Employment expansion mapping was amended and the local strategic plan is scheduled for review.", "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety." ] }, { "name": "Lennox Head Cultural Centre", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/lennox-head-cultural-centre/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "highlights": [ "Raised in discussion about concrete cleaning.", "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head." ] }, { "name": "East Ballina", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/east-ballina/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 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The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.", "resident_relevance": "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option." }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF", "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project." } ] }, "this_month": { "label": "Decisions in April 2026", "total_items": 17, "items": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 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13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "summary": "Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 to go on public exhibition", "highlights": [ "Residents, especially people with disability, carers and community groups, will have a chance to review and comment on the draft plan before it is finalised.", "This commits council funding to support a community event connected to autism awareness and inclusion.", "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities." ], "latest_decision": "Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 to go on public exhibition" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/", "meeting_count": 42, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "summary": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "highlights": [ "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process." ], "latest_decision": "Mortdale Village parking report noted" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/", "meeting_count": 44, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 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13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "summary": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "highlights": [ "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "Updates governance and transparency rules for councillors and related-party disclosures." ], "latest_decision": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/", "meeting_count": 31, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "summary": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley", "highlights": [ "This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "This affects council representation on floodplain risk matters relevant to local flood planning and management." ], "latest_decision": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley" }, { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/", "meeting_count": 32, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "summary": "Council sponsorship approved for Autism Community Network Gala Dinner", "highlights": [ "This commits council funding to support a community event connected to autism awareness and inclusion.", "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public." ], "latest_decision": "Council sponsorship approved for Autism Community Network Gala Dinner" } ], "issue_pages": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "search_title": "Council community service and facility decisions", "description": "Libraries, parks, sport, community services, dog parks, SES, facilities, and local service decisions from council minutes.", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/", "meeting_count": 55, "decision_count": 122, "topic_count": 76, "impact_count": 78, "evidence_count": 356, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 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13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Quarterly Community Property Report noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Quarterly Community Property Report for 1 January to 31 March 2026.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to council oversight of community property and venue management, though no direct service change was specified in the minutes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Riverwood Local Centre master plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.", "resident_relevance": "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.", "resident_relevance": "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.", "resident_relevance": "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "No stopping restrictions proposed at Sans Souci Park car park", "detail": "The forum supported installing no stopping restrictions at Sans Souci Park car park as shown in the report plan. The discussion clarified this would not create additional parking spaces, but would stop vehicles parking in unsuitable unmarked areas.", "resident_relevance": "Affects how drivers can use the car park and is intended to improve access and safety within the facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Local Transport Forum Terms of Reference v3.0 adopted", "detail": "The forum adopted Terms of Reference v3.0, replacing v2.0, to align with the TfNSW 2025 Instrument.", "resident_relevance": "Updates the governance rules for how the forum considers local traffic and transport matters, including questions raised about bus zone restriction changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 following public exhibition and delegated minor administrative amendments to the General Manager.", "resident_relevance": "This sets how Council will consult and communicate with the community over the next decade.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Children and young people policy adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy and approved a Library Use and Membership Policy change raising the unattended library age from 10 to 12 years.", "resident_relevance": "Families and library users should be aware of the new supervision age requirement for children.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre name approved", "detail": "Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "April 2026 event grants approved", "detail": "Council approved $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "AI governance framework report requested", "detail": "Council requested a report on the feasibility and scope of developing an Artificial Intelligence policy or governance framework for Georges River Council.", "resident_relevance": "This may shape how Council uses AI in service delivery, decision-making and public-facing operations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections", "detail": "The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Updated committee terms and community representative changes noted", "detail": "The committee noted updated Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, the recent appointment of community representatives, and the resignation of former community representative Erin Seller.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public consultation on disability inclusion planning", "detail": "The draft DIAP will be exhibited for at least 28 days and then reported back to Council with community feedback before final submission.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to provide input on council actions affecting accessibility and inclusion.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation", "detail": "The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.", "resident_relevance": "The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Gateway Determination process", "detail": "Two planning proposals were approved to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.", "resident_relevance": "State gateway approval is a required step before formal exhibition and later adoption of planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of planning evidence", "detail": "Council resolved to remove confidentiality from the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment and publish it on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "This improves public access to evidence behind the affordable housing proposal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Carss Park Pool project progress", "detail": "The report recorded completion of Milestone 1 and payment approval to the NSW Office of Sport in line with the project funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Railway Parade parking reallocation", "detail": "Two separate changes were considered for the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah: one new accessible parking zone and one new motorbike parking zone.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors, businesses, and road users may see changed parking conditions on this street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Updated transport forum governance", "detail": "The new Terms of Reference were adopted to align with current TfNSW requirements. A question was raised about whether managers could change bus zone timings under the updated rules, but no answer is recorded in the extracted text.", "resident_relevance": "May influence how future local transport matters, including bus zone changes, are handled.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sports amenities consultation to continue", "detail": "Council noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities and that broader community consultation will occur on a proposed mixed management model.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and users may have a chance to comment on future management of local sports facilities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Ward discretionary funding approved", "detail": "Council approved five ward discretionary fund applications ranging from $167 to $1,000 for local community groups and organisations.", "resident_relevance": "Small local grants will support community organisations and neighbourhood activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Pacific Parade amenities and holiday waste collection", "detail": "The committee discussed amenities and waste collection over the holiday period. A post-meeting note says public bin services are monitored and increased during peak visitation, with service levels to continue being adjusted to reduce overflowing bins.", "resident_relevance": "Affects cleanliness and public amenity in busy coastal areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Additional lighting at Megan Crescent Sportsground", "detail": "A request was raised for extra lighting at Megan Crescent Sportsground. Council staff advised a submission would be needed for consideration through the Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Long Term Financial Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect sportsground usability and safety, but no approval was made at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Pop Up Pub community event", "detail": "A Pop Up Pub event is planned for Sunday 29 March 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may wish to attend the upcoming community event.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Pearces Creek Hall music events", "detail": "The committee received an update that monthly music events are continuing at Pearces Creek Hall, with organisers hoping to connect with other Northern Rivers hall groups to support more events.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may have expanded access to local live music and community hall events.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "State review and endorsement steps", "detail": "Council will seek endorsement from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the LSPS addendum and submit the endorsed LSPS and addendum to the department.", "resident_relevance": "Final planning effect depends on state processes and publication.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Local Transport Forum recommendations adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended Council adopt a package of Local Transport Forum items including traffic, parking, event and waste service changes.", "resident_relevance": "Many of the meeting's practical outcomes for residents came through Local Transport Forum recommendations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Council funding of $7,500 was recommended for sponsorship of the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Planning work for a possible Indoor Multisport Stadium will continue through a strategic business case.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council noted its quarterly update on community property and venues for January to March 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Developers and the community across Georges River may be affected by a future affordable housing contribution scheme.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Community members who made submissions on the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park documents are to be notified of Council’s decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "No direct service changes or rate changes were identified in the extracted text.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents near Penshurst ANZAC Day service routes should expect temporary road closures and parking controls on 19 April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Community members may be invited to comment on the MSE pipeline planning proposal during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council-backed grants will support local ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter community events.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Community representation arrangements on the floodplain committee have been updated.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Safety remediation is being pursued for the retaining wall near Megan Crescent Sportsground.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Community events continue at Pearces Creek Hall and through the planned Pop Up Pub event.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "places": [ { "name": "Georges River Civic Centre", "type": "facility", "context": "Venue of the committee meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Carss Park Pool", "type": "facility", "context": "Subject of a project update and milestone completion report.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Hurstville Civic Centre", "type": "civic facility", "context": "Meeting venue only; not an outcome area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Penshurst", "type": "suburb", "context": "ANZAC Day service road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Moore Park, Beverley Park", "type": "parkland/project area", "context": "Part of council land to be reclassified from community to operational land", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "7a Hedley Street, Riverwood", "type": "facility site", "context": "Approved name for new Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Georges River LGA", "type": "service area", "context": "Tree canopy target planning and AI governance work", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Gloucester Road", "type": "road", "context": "Part of two intersections assessed for flood mitigation options in Beverly Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Dragon Room", "type": "facility", "context": "Meeting venue.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Pacific Parade, Lennox Head", "type": "road/service area", "context": "Raised in camping, off-leash dog, amenity and waste collection discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Megan Crescent Sportsground, Lennox Head", "type": "sportsground", "context": "Raised for additional lighting and retaining wall safety concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 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18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-03T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received an information report on recently completed traffic and parking works under delegated authority, mainly involving new signage and linemarking in Brunswick Heads and on Broken Head Reserve Road.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LTC_03062025_MIN_2022.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "search_title": "Council road, traffic and parking decisions", "description": "Road safety, parking, transport, traffic, cycling, bridge, footpath, and aerodrome decisions from local council minutes.", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/", "meeting_count": 42, "decision_count": 72, "topic_count": 44, "impact_count": 75, "evidence_count": 303, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_decision": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "summary": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "highlights": [ "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.", "Improves access for people with disability and changes general parking availability on this section of Railway Parade.", "Changes curbside parking allocation for riders, drivers, and loading activity in the area.", "Affects how drivers can use the car park and is intended to improve access and safety within the facility." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "detail": "Council received and noted the report on Mortdale Village Parking.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Consent granted for parking structure works at heritage-listed dwelling in Blakehurst", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0456 for alterations and additions to the existing parking structure associated with the heritage-listed dwelling at 9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst, subject to recommended conditions amended to include an additional condition 12(a).", "resident_relevance": "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Accessible parking proposed on Railway Parade, Kogarah", "detail": "The forum supported converting 6 metres of existing 1P time-restricted parking on the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah into an accessible parking zone, in line with the plan in the report.", "resident_relevance": "Improves access for people with disability and changes general parking availability on this section of Railway Parade.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Motorbike parking proposed on Railway Parade, Kogarah", "detail": "The forum supported converting 3 metres of an existing loading zone on the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah into a motorbike parking zone, in line with the plan in the report.", "resident_relevance": "Changes curbside parking allocation for riders, drivers, and loading activity in the area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "No stopping restrictions proposed at Sans Souci Park car park", "detail": "The forum supported installing no stopping restrictions at Sans Souci Park car park as shown in the report plan. The discussion clarified this would not create additional parking spaces, but would stop vehicles parking in unsuitable unmarked areas.", "resident_relevance": "Affects how drivers can use the car park and is intended to improve access and safety within the facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Local Transport Forum Terms of Reference v3.0 adopted", "detail": "The forum adopted Terms of Reference v3.0, replacing v2.0, to align with the TfNSW 2025 Instrument.", "resident_relevance": "Updates the governance rules for how the forum considers local traffic and transport matters, including questions raised about bus zone restriction changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections", "detail": "The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Traffic safety follow-up for Bugden Lane", "detail": "Council advised it is investigating line marking changes on Main Street near the service station to discourage u-turns and create a clearer left turn into Bugden Lane. Council has also reported the issue to NSW Police for additional patrols, and the 'No Right Turn' sign will be relocated for better visibility.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "School traffic trial at Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial extending the Kiss and Ride area on Ecole Street and introducing timed left-turn restrictions from Princes Highway into Ecole Street and from Ecole Street into Ecole Lane during school times.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Parking restriction change near Sans Souci Leisure Centre", "detail": "The committee recommended installing a 10m No Stopping zone on the northern side of Morshead Drive south of Rickard Road, South Hurstville.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers near the leisure centre and nearby intersection may see clearer sight lines and changed parking availability.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day road closures approved for Penshurst RSL event", "detail": "The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Earlier waste collection trial and permanent start-time changes", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial of earlier waste collection starts on parts of Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road, with resident notification, complaint monitoring and the General Manager able to revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur. It also recommended permanent earlier start times on Broadarrow Road, Connells Point Road, Forest Road, Dover Park East and Swanns Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Restaurant development at 143 Stoney Creek Road refused", "detail": "The Panel refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills. Reasons included inadequate vehicular access, impacts on trees, an acoustic report not meeting relevant standards, and unacceptable neighbourhood amenity impacts including noise and lighting associated with proposed operating hours.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Deferred Matter and Conservation Zone planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council amended Planning Proposal BSCPP 25/010 for 54 Beacon Road, Teven, added adjoining part of Beacon Road as RU1 Primary Production, endorsed the amended proposal for finalisation, and will notify affected landowners of a 28-day independent review option with DPHI.", "resident_relevance": "Affects zoning outcomes for landowners and future land use in Teven.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community consultation to be undertaken on sporting amenities and storage management", "detail": "The committee noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities, noted that Council officers will conduct broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model, and noted that a future report will go to Council on the consultation outcomes.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and facility users may have an opportunity to provide feedback on how amenities and storage facilities are managed.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Railway Parade parking reallocation", "detail": "Two separate changes were considered for the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah: one new accessible parking zone and one new motorbike parking zone.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors, businesses, and road users may see changed parking conditions on this street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Parking management at Sans Souci Park car park", "detail": "Discussion noted that large vehicles such as B-doubles and trailers had been parking in random and unmarked places, prompting the proposed no stopping restrictions.", "resident_relevance": "Regular users of the car park may face clearer restrictions intended to reduce unsafe or obstructive parking.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Updated transport forum governance", "detail": "The new Terms of Reference were adopted to align with current TfNSW requirements. A question was raised about whether managers could change bus zone timings under the updated rules, but no answer is recorded in the extracted text.", "resident_relevance": "May influence how future local transport matters, including bus zone changes, are handled.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sports amenities consultation to continue", "detail": "Council noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities and that broader community consultation will occur on a proposed mixed management model.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and users may have a chance to comment on future management of local sports facilities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Local Transport Forum recommendations adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended Council adopt a package of Local Transport Forum items including traffic, parking, event and waste service changes.", "resident_relevance": "Many of the meeting's practical outcomes for residents came through Local Transport Forum recommendations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Trial-based approach to traffic and service changes", "detail": "Several proposals were set up as six-month trials with reviews at the end, including school traffic management and some early waste collection changes.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have a chance to experience changes before permanent decisions are made, and feedback may influence final outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sporting amenities and storage facilities consultation to continue", "detail": "The Sports Advisory Committee outcomes from the 13 November 2025 workshop were noted, with officers to undertake broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model for sporting amenities and storage facilities. A future report will come to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect how sporting facilities and storage spaces are managed and accessed by clubs and the wider community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Possible revised review application for Beverly Hills site", "detail": "The Panel noted the applicant submitted additional information after Council assessment. If the applicant seeks a review under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel suggested changes including reduced operating hours, relocation or removal of some parking, greater landscaping and acoustic screening, one order station instead of two, bin room acoustic treatment, improved lighting controls, and formal submission of updated acoustic and tree information with revised plans.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Delivery Program and Operational Plan quarterly review", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly review, including risk that the Hutley Drive basketball court may need partial removal in future if sewer infrastructure requires work, and approved proceeding with Lennox Point Car Park works subject to further reporting on footpath composition and colour.", "resident_relevance": "Affects delivery of local projects and identifies constraints on planned recreation infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Asset Management Policy review", "detail": "Council adopted the amended Asset Management Policy and will place it on public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Guides how council manages roads, buildings and other public assets over time.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sporting amenities and storage facilities", "detail": "The committee discussed outcomes from the 13 November 2025 workshop and flagged broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model.", "resident_relevance": "Users of local sporting grounds and club facilities may be directly affected by any future management changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Council sports facility planning and works", "detail": "Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.", "resident_relevance": "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "MacPoint Northern Access Road concept design", "detail": "Listed as an officer report on the agenda, but no clear decision text is available in the extracted content.", "resident_relevance": "Potentially relevant to transport access and redevelopment around Macquarie Point.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy", "detail": "Listed as an officer report, but the provided extract does not include a clear decision or outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Regional planning settings can affect future housing, transport and land-use outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 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2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The panel considered parking, amenity and neighbourhood context in its decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A section of Railway Parade, Kogarah is set to lose some general timed parking to provide an accessible parking space.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A section of loading zone on Railway Parade, Kogarah is set to become motorbike parking.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Drivers at Sans Souci Park car park will face new no stopping areas, without any increase in total parking spaces.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Traffic and parking conditions will change in some streets under new trial arrangements, especially near Ecole Street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents near Penshurst ANZAC Day service routes should expect temporary road closures and parking controls on 19 April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Beverly Hills residents may see future flood mitigation proposals progress at Gloucester Road, Stoney Creek Road, and Morgan Street intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Traffic and pedestrian signage in Rayner Lane may be reviewed.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Potential traffic management changes in Main Street and Bugden Lane, Alstonville.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Road signage in the area will be adjusted to improve clarity for drivers.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "places": [ { "name": "Mortdale", "type": "suburb", "context": "Planning proposal, DCP amendment and parking matters considered.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Mortdale Village", "type": "local centre", "context": "Parking report was received and noted.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton", "type": "road address", "context": "Approved for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "58A Algernon Street, Oatley", "type": "road address", "context": "Height of building variation supported under Clause 4.6.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst", "type": "road address", "context": "Approved alterations and additions to parking structure at heritage-listed dwelling.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Railway Parade, Kogarah", "type": "road", "context": "Proposed accessible parking and motorbike parking changes on the eastern side of the street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Ecole Street", "type": "road", "context": "Kiss & Ride extension and timed turn restrictions trial", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Penshurst", "type": "suburb", "context": "ANZAC Day service road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Bonds Road", "type": "road", "context": "Earlier waste collection start time trial", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Stoney Creek Road", "type": "road", "context": "Earlier waste collection start time trial", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Othello Street, Blakehurst", "type": "road", "context": "No Parking restriction reduced by 1.6 metres", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Gloucester Road", "type": "road", "context": "Part of two intersections assessed for flood mitigation options in Beverly Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-03T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received an information report on recently completed traffic and parking works under delegated authority, mainly involving new signage and linemarking in Brunswick Heads and on Broken Head Reserve Road.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LTC_03062025_MIN_2022.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "search_title": "Council planning and development decisions", "description": "Planning panel outcomes, development applications, subdivisions, housing, master plans, schemes, and planning policy decisions from council minutes.", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/", "meeting_count": 44, "decision_count": 92, "topic_count": 56, "impact_count": 82, "evidence_count": 290, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_decision": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "summary": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "highlights": [ "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Riverwood Local Centre master plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.", "resident_relevance": "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed", "detail": "Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.", "resident_relevance": "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.", "resident_relevance": "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.", "resident_relevance": "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley", "detail": "The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the Height of Building development standard under the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 for 58A Algernon Street, Oatley.", "resident_relevance": "This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Consent granted for parking structure works at heritage-listed dwelling in Blakehurst", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0456 for alterations and additions to the existing parking structure associated with the heritage-listed dwelling at 9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst, subject to recommended conditions amended to include an additional condition 12(a).", "resident_relevance": "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal sent for Gateway determination", "detail": "Council voted 12-1 to forward Planning Proposal 2026/0002 on the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline hazard analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination and future public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates appointed", "detail": "Council appointed Councillor Mahoney and Councillor Liu as voting delegates to the Floodplain Risk Management Committee until the end of the current council term.", "resident_relevance": "This affects council representation on floodplain risk matters relevant to local flood planning and management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study advanced for Council adoption", "detail": "The committee received and noted the final draft Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study and recommended that Council adopt the final draft, allow the General Manager to make minor corrections, add required legal notations to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the adopted study on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted with amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and Russellton Estate Expansion Area addendum, with changes covering Alstonville employment land mapping, Newrybar wording, a Ballina Hospital precinct plan, rural land use principles, consolidation of rural land use policy, removal of three SUGAs for further examination, and an action to identify additional employment land options.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Older planning strategies to be repealed after LSPS publication", "detail": "Council resolved to repeal the Ballina Shire Growth Management Strategy 2012 and West Ballina Planning Study and Structure Plan 2010 once the revised LSPS is published on the NSW Planning Portal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and developers will increasingly rely on the updated strategic planning framework instead of older documents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Alstonville Strategic Plan review scheduled", "detail": "Council will include a review of the Alstonville Strategic Plan in the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and Operational Plan, identified for 2027/28.", "resident_relevance": "Alstonville residents may see future planning review and consultation on local growth and land use settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "CURA B planning proposal endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed Planning Proposal BSCPP 24/005 for public exhibition, to relocate E1 zoning and increase height of buildings, subject to Gateway determination, and urged the proponent to reconsider affordable housing terms in the proposed planning agreement.", "resident_relevance": "This could affect development scale and zoning outcomes for the CURA B site, with a public exhibition period for community feedback.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Detached dual occupancies supported in 7(c) Water Catchment zone", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for Planning Proposal BSC 25/009 and asked the state department to finalise LEP changes to permit detached dual occupancy with consent in the 7(c) Environmental Protection (Water Catchment) zone.", "resident_relevance": "This may expand housing options in affected catchment-zoned land, subject to final state planning action.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "NEWLOG draft budget endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft North East Weight of Loads Group (NEWLOG) budget for 2026/27 and its Long-Term Financial Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park land reclassification advanced", "detail": "Council recommended adopting amended Planning Proposal PP2024/0006 to reclassify the northwestern portion of Moore Park at 33 Lobb Crescent, Beverley Park from community land to operational land, then send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This changes the planning status of part of council-owned park land and may affect how that parcel can be managed or used in future.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "MSE Pipeline Hazard Analysis planning proposal sent for Gateway", "detail": "Council recommended forwarding Planning Proposal No. 2026/0002 for the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline Hazard Analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, with public exhibition to follow if approved.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public consultation on disability inclusion planning", "detail": "The draft DIAP will be exhibited for at least 28 days and then reported back to Council with community feedback before final submission.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to provide input on council actions affecting accessibility and inclusion.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation", "detail": "The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.", "resident_relevance": "The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Public exhibition of strategic planning documents", "detail": "Multiple planning items were endorsed to move to public exhibition following committee consideration, including Riverwood, Mortdale and the affordable housing planning proposal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Gateway Determination process", "detail": "Two planning proposals were approved to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.", "resident_relevance": "State gateway approval is a required step before formal exhibition and later adoption of planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of planning evidence", "detail": "Council resolved to remove confidentiality from the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment and publish it on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "This improves public access to evidence behind the affordable housing proposal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "All recorded decisions were unanimous", "detail": "Each listed planning item records a unanimous decision of panel members.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can note there was no split vote on the substantive planning matters in this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Planning certificate flood notation", "detail": "The committee supported inclusion of required legal notation on 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties linked to the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study.", "resident_relevance": "This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "State review and endorsement steps", "detail": "Council will seek endorsement from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the LSPS addendum and submit the endorsed LSPS and addendum to the department.", "resident_relevance": "Final planning effect depends on state processes and publication.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Development and building performance update", "detail": "Council noted the Development and Building Team quarterly metrics report for October to December 2025.", "resident_relevance": "This gives residents a snapshot of council development and building service activity and performance.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Possible revised review application for Beverly Hills site", "detail": "The Panel noted the applicant submitted additional information after Council assessment. If the applicant seeks a review under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel suggested changes including reduced operating hours, relocation or removal of some parking, greater landscaping and acoustic screening, one order station instead of two, bin room acoustic treatment, improved lighting controls, and formal submission of updated acoustic and tree information with revised plans.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "On-site inspections completed before meeting", "detail": "The Panel inspected the relevant sites and nearby localities before considering the items.", "resident_relevance": "This indicates the Panel reviewed local site conditions directly before making planning decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "State strategic planning reforms submission", "detail": "Council endorsed its submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the 'New Approach to Strategic Planning' discussion paper.", "resident_relevance": "Allows council to influence NSW planning reforms that may affect future development rules.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Australia Day 2027 planning", "detail": "Council kept award categories unchanged, confirmed 26 January 2027 at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre for the awards and citizenship ceremony, and requested reports on themed banners and 2026 event costs.", "resident_relevance": "Sets early plans for a major civic event and future town-centre decorations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Rural land use planning priority", "detail": "Council added an action to the Local Strategic Planning Statement to consolidate rural land use policy into a single reference document including key rural planning principles for Ballina Shire.", "resident_relevance": "May improve clarity for farmers, landowners and rural development applicants.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Council sports facility planning and works", "detail": "Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.", "resident_relevance": "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "MacPoint Northern Access Road concept design", "detail": "Listed as an officer report on the agenda, but no clear decision text is available in the extracted content.", "resident_relevance": "Potentially relevant to transport access and redevelopment around Macquarie Point.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Planning work for a possible Indoor Multisport Stadium will continue through a strategic business case.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Riverwood residents can expect a public exhibition period of at least 28 days for the local centre master plan.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Mortdale residents may see proposed changes to planning controls and development rules exhibited after gateway approval.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Developers and the community across Georges River may be affected by a future affordable housing contribution scheme.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Users of Carss Bush Park and Todd Park may see future park management and upgrade actions guided by the newly adopted master plan and plan of management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A building height variation was supported for a development proposal in Oatley.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Community members may be invited to comment on the MSE pipeline planning proposal during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Property owners in Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may have flood risk noted on 10.7 Planning Certificates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Long-term planning rules for housing, employment land, villages, and rural areas were updated through the adopted LSPS.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A planning proposal affecting the CURA B site will go on public exhibition for at least 28 days if Gateway approval is granted.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council signalled support for more housing flexibility through detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal is expected to go to public exhibition after Gateway, creating a future opportunity for submissions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "places": [ { "name": "Riverwood Local Centre", "type": "local centre", "context": "Draft master plan endorsed for public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Mortdale", "type": "suburb", "context": "Planning proposal, DCP amendment and parking matters considered.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Carss Bush Park", "type": "park", "context": "Master plan and plan of management adopted.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Todd Park", "type": "park", "context": "Master plan and plan of management adopted.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Georges River LGA", "type": "service area", "context": "Tree canopy target planning and AI governance work", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "7(c) Environmental Protection (Water Catchment) zone", "type": "planning area", "context": "Council supported allowing detached dual occupancies with consent in this zone.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "33 Lobb Crescent, Beverley Park", "type": "council-owned land", "context": "Site reference for the Moore Park planning proposal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Georges River LGA", "type": "local government area", "context": "Area covered by tree canopy targets, wildlife policy, asbestos policy, and development metrics.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills", "type": "development site", "context": "Site of refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Georges River area", "type": "local government area", "context": "Area affected by the proposed Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "East Ballina", "type": "suburb", "context": "DA 2025/126 approved for 23 Compton Drive redevelopment.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Spoonbill Reserve", "type": "reserve", "context": "Draft master plan to be publicly exhibited.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "search_title": "Council project and capital works decisions", "description": "Project updates, capital works, infrastructure programs, delivery plans, tenders, and works decisions from council minutes.", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/", "meeting_count": 40, "decision_count": 60, "topic_count": 31, "impact_count": 43, "evidence_count": 168, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_decision": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "summary": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "highlights": [ "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed", "detail": "Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.", "resident_relevance": "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.", "resident_relevance": "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal sent for Gateway determination", "detail": "Council voted 12-1 to forward Planning Proposal 2026/0002 on the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline hazard analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination and future public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville safety upgrade", "detail": "The committee recommended progressing intersection safety works including a median island, speed humps, kerb blisters, kerb ramps, stop signs and line marking changes, with final design to be endorsed for construction in 2025/26 and further consultation on a possible raised threshold and additional signage in Warwick Street.", "resident_relevance": "People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "detail": "Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park land reclassification advanced", "detail": "Council recommended adopting amended Planning Proposal PP2024/0006 to reclassify the northwestern portion of Moore Park at 33 Lobb Crescent, Beverley Park from community land to operational land, then send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This changes the planning status of part of council-owned park land and may affect how that parcel can be managed or used in future.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "MSE Pipeline Hazard Analysis planning proposal sent for Gateway", "detail": "Council recommended forwarding Planning Proposal No. 2026/0002 for the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline Hazard Analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, with public exhibition to follow if approved.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Restaurant development at 143 Stoney Creek Road refused", "detail": "The Panel refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills. Reasons included inadequate vehicular access, impacts on trees, an acoustic report not meeting relevant standards, and unacceptable neighbourhood amenity impacts including noise and lighting associated with proposed operating hours.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Development approved at 23 Compton Drive, East Ballina", "detail": "Council approved DA 2025/126 for demolition of an existing restaurant and construction of a two-storey dwelling house with associated earthworks, retaining walls, vegetation removal and revegetation, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Roof replacement contract awarded", "detail": "Council awarded the Ballina and Alstonville roof replacements contract to Barden Constructions Aust Pty Ltd for $400,884.25 excluding GST.", "resident_relevance": "Commits spending to council building maintenance works in Ballina and Alstonville.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Sporting infrastructure capital works update noted", "detail": "The committee received and noted a presentation on sporting infrastructure projects within Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works Program.", "resident_relevance": "Local sporting clubs and residents may see upgrades, construction activity, or service improvements at sports facilities covered by the capital works program.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants progress noted", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly progress update on delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Half-yearly performance report endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the Half-Yearly Report for 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 on progress against its Delivery Program.", "resident_relevance": "This provides residents with an accountability update on Council service and project delivery.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "2025-26 budget review approved", "detail": "Council received and noted the Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2025 and approved revised 2025-26 income and expenditure estimates, including a projected surplus of $28,097,000, with budget adjustments and reserve transfers.", "resident_relevance": "This affects Council’s financial settings for services, projects and reserve management during the 2025-26 year.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "CCTV network upgrade scope confirmed", "detail": "Council confirmed the scope of the Ballina Community Safety Infrastructure Upgrade - CCTV Network in line with Matryx Pty Ltd recommendations so implementation can proceed within Federal Government grant conditions and timelines.", "resident_relevance": "Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Wollongbar housing construction tender rejected and project tender cancelled", "detail": "Council declined to accept any tenders for the Wollongbar Medium Density Housing construction project because submitted tenders were not commercially viable, cancelled the contract proposal under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, and adopted the option to sell, subject to a further report to Council.", "resident_relevance": "A planned housing project will not proceed as tendered, and the site’s future may shift toward sale instead of development.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Works Zone approved on McLeod Road, Merrylands", "detail": "A 15m long 'Works Zone' operating 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday was approved on the frontage of a redevelopment site on McLeod Road, Merrylands for 4 months, with possible extension subject to Council's standard conditions. The applicant must pay the applicable works zone fees.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and road users near the redevelopment site may see temporary parking and traffic changes during construction.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation", "detail": "The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.", "resident_relevance": "The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Gateway Determination process", "detail": "Two planning proposals were approved to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.", "resident_relevance": "State gateway approval is a required step before formal exhibition and later adoption of planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Carss Park Pool project progress", "detail": "The report recorded completion of Milestone 1 and payment approval to the NSW Office of Sport in line with the project funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "State review and endorsement steps", "detail": "Council will seek endorsement from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the LSPS addendum and submit the endorsed LSPS and addendum to the department.", "resident_relevance": "Final planning effect depends on state processes and publication.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Delivery Program and Operational Plan quarterly review", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly review, including risk that the Hutley Drive basketball court may need partial removal in future if sewer infrastructure requires work, and approved proceeding with Lennox Point Car Park works subject to further reporting on footpath composition and colour.", "resident_relevance": "Affects delivery of local projects and identifies constraints on planned recreation infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "State strategic planning reforms submission", "detail": "Council endorsed its submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the 'New Approach to Strategic Planning' discussion paper.", "resident_relevance": "Allows council to influence NSW planning reforms that may affect future development rules.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Financial and capital reviews", "detail": "Council noted investment records, approved December 2025 quarterly budget changes, and approved capital expenditure budget variations for the period ending 31 December 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms updates to council finances and capital works spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Council sports facility planning and works", "detail": "Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.", "resident_relevance": "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Infrastructure grant delivery", "detail": "Council reviewed progress on the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Grant-funded works can shape local infrastructure availability and delivery timing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Non-viable housing delivery costs", "detail": "The Wollongbar Medium Density Housing tender was found not commercially viable, leading Council to cancel the tender process and consider sale through a future report.", "resident_relevance": "Signals cost pressures affecting council-led housing delivery.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Governance and procedural dispute during tender item", "detail": "A motion of dissent about the Mayor’s ruling on an amendment during the Wollongbar item was lost, and the substantive motion then passed.", "resident_relevance": "Did not change the final outcome but indicates contested handling of the housing item.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Water and Sewer Works in Kind Policy Review considered", "detail": "A motion was moved to adopt the recommendation on the Water and Sewer Works in Kind Policy Review, but the extracted text does not include the final wording of the outcome.", "resident_relevance": "This policy area can affect how developer-delivered water and sewer infrastructure works are handled, but the precise outcome is unclear from the extract.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Animal care facility timing", "detail": "A further report was requested for the next committee meeting to investigate and detail options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "resident_relevance": "This signals potential acceleration of a council facility project that may affect service availability and capital spending priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Capital works program", "detail": "The committee received an information report on Council's capital works.", "resident_relevance": "Capital works updates indicate progress and priorities for local infrastructure projects.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Foreshore shared path delivery in Tuggerawong", "detail": "Council provided an update on Stage 5 of the Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path project, which is funded by grants and developer contributions.", "resident_relevance": "The project affects local walking and cycling access along the foreshore.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Gosford Regional Library", "detail": "Council noted progress on the Gosford Regional Library project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals ongoing progress on a major civic facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Users of Carss Bush Park and Todd Park may see future park management and upgrade actions guided by the newly adopted master plan and plan of management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents may see continued progress on the Carss Park Pool project following milestone completion.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents and clubs may be affected by sporting infrastructure projects in Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works Program.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Carss Park Aquatic Facility remains an active Council project area to watch for future updates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved revised 2025-26 budget settings, including a projected surplus of $28.097 million.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "CCTV upgrades in Ballina can now move ahead under grant deadlines.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The Wollongbar medium density housing build will not proceed under the current tender process.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A proposed Auburn roundabout may proceed to design, TfNSW concurrence and future capital works funding, with resident notification to follow.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "text": "Roads and drainage infrastructure values were reviewed for financial reporting, which may affect how council presents its asset base and plans future works.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "text": "Demolition funding may be redirected to capital works on the existing building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "places": [ { "name": "Carss Park Pool", "type": "facility", "context": "Subject of a project update and milestone completion report.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Moore Park, Beverley Park", "type": "parkland/project area", "context": "Part of council land to be reclassified from community to operational land", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Russellton Estate Expansion Area", "type": "project area", "context": "Included in the LSPS addendum adopted by Council.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Peakhurst Park", "type": "facility/project area", "context": "Name adopted for the new community centre project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills", "type": "development site", "context": "Site of refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "23 Compton Drive, East Ballina", "type": "address", "context": "Approved demolition of restaurant and construction of a two-storey dwelling house.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Lennox Point Car Park", "type": "project area", "context": "Council confirmed approval to proceed with planned works subject to further footpath reporting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Hutley Drive", "type": "road/project area", "context": "Basketball court noted as being over sewer lines with future infrastructure risk.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Carss Park", "type": "locality", "context": "Location referenced through the aquatic facility project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Western Sydney", "type": "region", "context": "Regional infrastructure grants program referenced in progress reporting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Ballina", "type": "town", "context": "Location of the CCTV upgrade project and the council properties at 26 Endeavour Close and 89-91 Tamar Street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Wollongbar", "type": "locality", "context": "Location of the medium density housing project whose construction tender was rejected and cancelled.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 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9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 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27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "search_title": "Council budget, rates and governance decisions", "description": "Budget, rates, fees, audit, operational plan, governance, confidential session, and procurement decisions from council minutes.", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/", "meeting_count": 38, "decision_count": 65, "topic_count": 42, "impact_count": 46, "evidence_count": 164, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_decision": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "summary": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "highlights": [ "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "Updates governance and transparency rules for councillors and related-party disclosures.", "Shows internal oversight, risk and audit matters are being formally tracked.", "Updates the governance rules for how the forum considers local traffic and transport matters, including questions raised about bus zone restriction changes.", "Families and library users should be aware of the new supervision age requirement for children." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.", "resident_relevance": "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Revised Related Party Disclosure Policy recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council adopt the revised Related Party Disclosure Policy attached to the report.", "resident_relevance": "Updates governance and transparency rules for councillors and related-party disclosures.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee minutes received and noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the confirmed minutes of 27 November 2025 and the unconfirmed minutes of 5 March 2026 from the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Shows internal oversight, risk and audit matters are being formally tracked.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Local Transport Forum Terms of Reference v3.0 adopted", "detail": "The forum adopted Terms of Reference v3.0, replacing v2.0, to align with the TfNSW 2025 Instrument.", "resident_relevance": "Updates the governance rules for how the forum considers local traffic and transport matters, including questions raised about bus zone restriction changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Children and young people policy adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy and approved a Library Use and Membership Policy change raising the unattended library age from 10 to 12 years.", "resident_relevance": "Families and library users should be aware of the new supervision age requirement for children.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "AI governance framework report requested", "detail": "Council requested a report on the feasibility and scope of developing an Artificial Intelligence policy or governance framework for Georges River Council.", "resident_relevance": "This may shape how Council uses AI in service delivery, decision-making and public-facing operations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Updated committee terms and community representative changes noted", "detail": "The committee noted updated Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, the recent appointment of community representatives, and the resignation of former community representative Erin Seller.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "State department flood-related update received", "detail": "The committee received and noted a verbal update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted with amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and Russellton Estate Expansion Area addendum, with changes covering Alstonville employment land mapping, Newrybar wording, a Ballina Hospital precinct plan, rural land use principles, consolidation of rural land use policy, removal of three SUGAs for further examination, and an action to identify additional employment land options.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Alstonville Strategic Plan review scheduled", "detail": "Council will include a review of the Alstonville Strategic Plan in the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and Operational Plan, identified for 2027/28.", "resident_relevance": "Alstonville residents may see future planning review and consultation on local growth and land use settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "NEWLOG draft budget endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft North East Weight of Loads Group (NEWLOG) budget for 2026/27 and its Long-Term Financial Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Draft 2026/27 rating structure approved for operational plan", "detail": "Council approved a base rating structure for the draft 2026/27 Operational Plan, including under-50% residential base revenue, aligned base amounts across residential, business, farmland and mining categories, 18.65% of rate yield from business properties, farmland set at about 81% of the residential rate in the dollar, and mining set equal to business.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects how general rates are shared across property categories in 2026/27.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Waste financial plans endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft fees and charges plus long-term financial plans for Landfill and Resource Management and Domestic Waste Management for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future waste charges and service funding.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Wastewater annual charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed wastewater annual charges and the Wastewater Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Water charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed 2026/27 water charges and the Water Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition, including a 20mm water access charge rising from $265 to $281, water consumption under 350kl rising from $2.99 to $3.17, water consumption over 350kl rising from $4.49 to $4.76, and vacant land charge rising from $265 to $281.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects household and property water bills if adopted after exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Interactions with Children and Young People Policy adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended adopting the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy after community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Library unattended age raised from 10 to 12", "detail": "The committee recommended a minor amendment to the Library Use and Membership Policy so children must be at least 12 years old to use the library unattended.", "resident_relevance": "Changes library access rules for families and young library users.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Asbestos Management Policy 2026 adopted", "detail": "Council recommended adopting the draft Asbestos Management Policy 2026 following public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "This sets council's policy approach to asbestos management, affecting compliance, safety, and handling expectations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 endorsed", "detail": "Council recommended endorsing the Georges River Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 and allowing minor administrative amendments, with future review reporting to include data on documented breaches.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes protections in wildlife protection areas and signals future monitoring of compliance.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation", "detail": "The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.", "resident_relevance": "The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of planning evidence", "detail": "Council resolved to remove confidentiality from the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment and publish it on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "This improves public access to evidence behind the affordable housing proposal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Governance policy update", "detail": "A revised Related Party Disclosure Policy was put forward for adoption.", "resident_relevance": "Affects council accountability and public confidence in decision-making.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Council investments", "detail": "The committee reviewed the investment position as at 28 February 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Relates to financial stewardship of public funds.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Updated transport forum governance", "detail": "The new Terms of Reference were adopted to align with current TfNSW requirements. A question was raised about whether managers could change bus zone timings under the updated rules, but no answer is recorded in the extracted text.", "resident_relevance": "May influence how future local transport matters, including bus zone changes, are handled.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Asbestos Management Policy adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the draft Asbestos Management Policy 2026 after public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "This guides Council's approach to asbestos-related management and public health risks.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Wildlife Protection Area Policy endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the Georges River Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 and requested future review reporting include data on documented breaches.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in or near wildlife protection areas may be affected by how environmental protections are applied and monitored.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Tree canopy target progress noted", "detail": "Council noted progress toward the 40% tree canopy target by 2038, backed consideration of a future $120,000 budget bid for an LGA-wide planting strategy, and will continue advocating for stronger state tree protections.", "resident_relevance": "This may influence future tree planting, urban greening and vegetation protection across the area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Additional lighting at Megan Crescent Sportsground", "detail": "A request was raised for extra lighting at Megan Crescent Sportsground. Council staff advised a submission would be needed for consideration through the Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Long Term Financial Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect sportsground usability and safety, but no approval was made at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Special Rate Variation uncertainty", "detail": "The draft rating structure is based on a proposed 6.0% Special Rate Variation, but the fallback is the 3.4% IPART rate peg if approval is not granted.", "resident_relevance": "Final rates are not yet locked in and depend on a regulator’s decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Draft plans moving to exhibition", "detail": "Multiple financial plans and charges were endorsed for exhibition as part of the draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may have an opportunity to review and comment before final adoption.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Tree canopy target progress", "detail": "Council noted progress toward the adopted target of 40% tree canopy by 2038 and endorsed consideration of a future $120,000 budget bid from the Tree Preservation Reserve for an LGA-wide tree planting strategy and costing schedule.", "resident_relevance": "This may influence future planting programs, greening priorities, and budget decisions across the Georges River area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Delivery Program and Operational Plan quarterly review", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly review, including risk that the Hutley Drive basketball court may need partial removal in future if sewer infrastructure requires work, and approved proceeding with Lennox Point Car Park works subject to further reporting on footpath composition and colour.", "resident_relevance": "Affects delivery of local projects and identifies constraints on planned recreation infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Biodiversity policy review", "detail": "Council adopted the amended Biodiversity – Compensatory Habitats and Offsets Policy.", "resident_relevance": "Influences how biodiversity impacts and offsets are managed in council decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Financial and capital reviews", "detail": "Council noted investment records, approved December 2025 quarterly budget changes, and approved capital expenditure budget variations for the period ending 31 December 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms updates to council finances and capital works spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Asset Management Policy review", "detail": "Council adopted the amended Asset Management Policy and will place it on public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Guides how council manages roads, buildings and other public assets over time.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Council governance settings may change if the revised Related Party Disclosure Policy is formally adopted by Council.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council continued routine financial oversight of investments, audit matters and commercial property holdings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "General rate settings for residential, business, farmland and mining categories were shaped for the 2026/27 draft budget.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Waste and landfill-related fees and charges were advanced for exhibition, which may affect service costs.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Local commemorative and cultural events in Oatley and Kogarah will receive Council financial and in-kind support in April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A new asbestos management policy has been adopted for council operations and regulatory practice.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Wildlife protection policy settings have been endorsed, with future reporting to include breach data.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Affordable housing policy work is moving forward for Council endorsement.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Planning and zoning decisions affect East Ballina redevelopment, conservation zoning in Teven and future rural land use policy settings across Ballina Shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved revised 2025-26 budget settings, including a projected surplus of $28.097 million.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 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11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "places": [ { "name": "Georges River LGA", "type": "service area", "context": "Tree canopy target planning and AI governance work", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Georges River LGA", "type": "local government area", "context": "Area covered by tree canopy targets, wildlife policy, asbestos policy, and development metrics.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "South Hobart Oval", "type": "facility", "context": "Debated in the Dog Management Policy review regarding off-lead dog exercise arrangements.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "name": "Burwood", "type": "suburb/LGA", "context": "Council-wide decisions on branding, planning controls, budget and advisory committee appointments.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Hobart", "type": "city", "context": "City governance matters, council meeting scheduling, and city programs discussed by the committee.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" } }, { "name": "Central Coast", "type": "local government area", "context": "Council-wide financial, audit, cost shifting, information access and infrastructure matters apply across the area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Central Coast", "type": "region", "context": "Night-Time Economy Action Plan and broader planning and coastal policy decisions apply region-wide.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "name": "Central Coast", "type": "local government area", "context": "Waste planning, flood policy, and planning proposal matters affect the wider council area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "name": "Byron Shire", "type": "local government area", "context": "The committee and future Council budget consideration relate to Byron Shire Council operations and projects.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" } }, { "name": "Byron Shire", "type": "local government area", "context": "Council-wide budget and long-term financial planning decisions apply across the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" } }, { "name": "Lone Goat Gallery", "type": "facility", "context": "Gallery fees and charges were listed as a report topic.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 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13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 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9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "search_title": "Council waste, water and environment decisions", "description": "Waste, recycling, landfill, water, wastewater, flood, environment, and sustainability decisions from public council minutes.", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/", "meeting_count": 31, "decision_count": 48, "topic_count": 30, "impact_count": 49, "evidence_count": 151, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_decision": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley", "summary": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley", "highlights": [ "This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "This affects council representation on floodplain risk matters relevant to local flood planning and management.", "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley", "detail": "The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the Height of Building development standard under the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 for 58A Algernon Street, Oatley.", "resident_relevance": "This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates appointed", "detail": "Council appointed Councillor Mahoney and Councillor Liu as voting delegates to the Floodplain Risk Management Committee until the end of the current council term.", "resident_relevance": "This affects council representation on floodplain risk matters relevant to local flood planning and management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study advanced for Council adoption", "detail": "The committee received and noted the final draft Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study and recommended that Council adopt the final draft, allow the General Manager to make minor corrections, add required legal notations to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the adopted study on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections", "detail": "The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Updated committee terms and community representative changes noted", "detail": "The committee noted updated Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, the recent appointment of community representatives, and the resignation of former community representative Erin Seller.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "State department flood-related update received", "detail": "The committee received and noted a verbal update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Detached dual occupancies supported in 7(c) Water Catchment zone", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for Planning Proposal BSC 25/009 and asked the state department to finalise LEP changes to permit detached dual occupancy with consent in the 7(c) Environmental Protection (Water Catchment) zone.", "resident_relevance": "This may expand housing options in affected catchment-zoned land, subject to final state planning action.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Waste financial plans endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft fees and charges plus long-term financial plans for Landfill and Resource Management and Domestic Waste Management for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future waste charges and service funding.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Wastewater annual charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed wastewater annual charges and the Wastewater Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Water charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed 2026/27 water charges and the Water Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition, including a 20mm water access charge rising from $265 to $281, water consumption under 350kl rising from $2.99 to $3.17, water consumption over 350kl rising from $4.49 to $4.76, and vacant land charge rising from $265 to $281.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects household and property water bills if adopted after exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Earlier waste collection trial and permanent start-time changes", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial of earlier waste collection starts on parts of Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road, with resident notification, complaint monitoring and the General Manager able to revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur. It also recommended permanent earlier start times on Broadarrow Road, Connells Point Road, Forest Road, Dover Park East and Swanns Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Paving investigation near The Wharf Bar and Restaurant", "detail": "Council will investigate cost-effective paving suitable for dancing in front of the leased area of The Wharf Bar and Restaurant and liaise with the dance operator about required permits.", "resident_relevance": "May affect public space use and event activity in the waterfront area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Development approved at 23 Compton Drive, East Ballina", "detail": "Council approved DA 2025/126 for demolition of an existing restaurant and construction of a two-storey dwelling house with associated earthworks, retaining walls, vegetation removal and revegetation, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "SEAC membership appointments endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed appointments to the Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee for the term from 1 March 2026 to 30 June 2028 and delegated authority to the General Manager to fill vacancies or skill gaps during that period.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how community environmental and sustainability input is represented in Council advisory processes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.", "resident_relevance": "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Subdivision approved at Booker Bay", "detail": "The Panel approved DA/1009/2024 for 264-266 Booker Bay Road, Booker Bay, with conditions. The Panel also accepted the written justification for contravening the development standard for lot sizes for dual occupancies under the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022.", "resident_relevance": "This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review to go on exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council place the draft Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review on public exhibition for four weeks, with further briefing details to be provided to committee members and an in-depth workshop for the subcommittee and interested councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Residents around Tuggerah Lakes and flood-prone areas may be able to review and comment on updated flood study information that can influence future flood planning and risk management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Woongarrah planning proposal endorsed for finalisation", "detail": "The committee endorsed finalisation of the planning proposal for 243 Green Park Parade, Woongarrah, and recommended completing the amendment process under delegated authority or through the Minister if required.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents and landowners in Woongarrah may see changes proceed through the local environmental planning framework.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "2025-26 Regulatory Priorities Statement updated", "detail": "The committee recommended adoption of the 2025-26 draft Central Coast Regulatory Priorities Statement and added illegal tree clearing as an additional priority.", "resident_relevance": "This signals stronger regulatory focus on compliance issues that affect neighbourhood amenity, environmental protection, and land management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Gateway Determination process", "detail": "Two planning proposals were approved to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.", "resident_relevance": "State gateway approval is a required step before formal exhibition and later adoption of planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Wildlife Protection Area Policy endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the Georges River Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 and requested future review reporting include data on documented breaches.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in or near wildlife protection areas may be affected by how environmental protections are applied and monitored.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Planning certificate flood notation", "detail": "The committee supported inclusion of required legal notation on 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties linked to the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study.", "resident_relevance": "This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of flood study information", "detail": "The committee supported publishing the adopted Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study report on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have easier public access to local flood study findings once adopted by Council.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Pacific Parade amenities and holiday waste collection", "detail": "The committee discussed amenities and waste collection over the holiday period. A post-meeting note says public bin services are monitored and increased during peak visitation, with service levels to continue being adjusted to reduce overflowing bins.", "resident_relevance": "Affects cleanliness and public amenity in busy coastal areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Local Transport Forum recommendations adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended Council adopt a package of Local Transport Forum items including traffic, parking, event and waste service changes.", "resident_relevance": "Many of the meeting's practical outcomes for residents came through Local Transport Forum recommendations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Trial-based approach to traffic and service changes", "detail": "Several proposals were set up as six-month trials with reviews at the end, including school traffic management and some early waste collection changes.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have a chance to experience changes before permanent decisions are made, and feedback may influence final outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Possible revised review application for Beverly Hills site", "detail": "The Panel noted the applicant submitted additional information after Council assessment. If the applicant seeks a review under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel suggested changes including reduced operating hours, relocation or removal of some parking, greater landscaping and acoustic screening, one order station instead of two, bin room acoustic treatment, improved lighting controls, and formal submission of updated acoustic and tree information with revised plans.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Apartment liveability and amenity standards", "detail": "The adopted DCP amendments followed public exhibition and consultation with the Design Review Panel, with minor changes proposed after submissions.", "resident_relevance": "Planning rules for apartment development are being tightened to improve residential amenity, sustainability and urban design.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Site and design changes", "detail": "The application also proposed amendments to communal open space, adaptable/liveable units, waste bins, basement storage and parking arrangements to support the additional apartments.", "resident_relevance": "These changes may affect amenity, accessibility, waste handling and on-site vehicle management for future occupants and neighbours.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Application of planning law and consent conditions", "detail": "The Panel’s determinations were made under sections 4.16 and 4.17 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, with approvals subject to conditions and one refusal supported by detailed planning reasons.", "resident_relevance": "Planning decisions set what can be built locally and what conditions developers must follow.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Water and Sewer Works in Kind Policy Review considered", "detail": "A motion was moved to adopt the recommendation on the Water and Sewer Works in Kind Policy Review, but the extracted text does not include the final wording of the outcome.", "resident_relevance": "This policy area can affect how developer-delivered water and sewer infrastructure works are handled, but the precise outcome is unclear from the extract.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Subcommittee appointments considered in confidential session", "detail": "The committee dealt with appointment of community representatives to the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee in confidential session after first moving to amend the terms of reference to clarify that selections are determined by the Environment and Planning Committee.", "resident_relevance": "This affects community representation in coastal, estuary, and floodplain risk management discussions, although the final appointment details were not clearly extracted from the text.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Environment and Planning Committee outcomes adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee and endorsed the Draft Policy for Keeping of Animals and the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Environmental protection in council works", "detail": "Council reaffirmed alignment with the Community Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, prioritising protection of high conservation value areas in works programs and seeking a councillor workshop on environmental approval pathways.", "resident_relevance": "This may influence how council carries out capital, maintenance, emergency, and vegetation works across the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "topic": "FOGO waste processing project", "detail": "The committee considered a confidential business case for a FOGO facility at Buttonderry, including procurement and PPP arrangements, but did not support proceeding to EOI at this meeting.", "resident_relevance": "Important for future organics waste processing and long-term waste infrastructure planning on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Earlier waste collection start times will affect some residents in Riverwood, Blakehurst, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Property owners in Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may have flood risk noted on 10.7 Planning Certificates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Flood study information for Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay is expected to become publicly available on Council’s website after Council adoption.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Beverly Hills residents may see future flood mitigation proposals progress at Gloucester Road, Stoney Creek Road, and Morgan Street intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Community representation arrangements on the floodplain committee have been updated.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Waste collection in peak holiday periods will continue to be monitored and adjusted to reduce bin overflows.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council signalled support for more housing flexibility through detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Water access, consumption and vacant land charges were proposed to increase by 6.0% for 2026/27.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Wastewater charges were advanced for public exhibition, signalling possible bill changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Waste and landfill-related fees and charges were advanced for exhibition, which may affect service costs.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents on several roads may hear waste trucks earlier in the morning.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "places": [ { "name": "Bonds Road", "type": "road", "context": "Earlier waste collection start time trial", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Stoney Creek Road", "type": "road", "context": "Earlier waste collection start time trial", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Blakehurst", "type": "suburb/ward area", "context": "Covered by the final draft overland flow flood study.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Kogarah Bay", "type": "suburb/ward area", "context": "Covered by the final draft overland flow flood study.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Beverly Hills", "type": "suburb", "context": "Location of feasibility study for flood risk mitigation options.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Gloucester Road", "type": "road", "context": "Part of two intersections assessed for flood mitigation options in Beverly Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Pacific Parade, Lennox Head", "type": "road/service area", "context": "Raised in camping, off-leash dog, amenity and waste collection discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "7(c) Environmental Protection (Water Catchment) zone", "type": "planning area", "context": "Council supported allowing detached dual occupancies with consent in this zone.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Ballina Shire", "type": "shire", "context": "The rating, water, wastewater and waste decisions apply across the council area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road", "type": "road corridor", "context": "Six-month trial of earlier waste collection vehicle start times.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Broadarrow Road, Riverwood", "type": "street", "context": "Permanent earlier waste collection start time recommended.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Tuggerah Lakes", "type": "waterway/project area", "context": "Draft flood study review is to be publicly exhibited.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 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17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "search_title": "Council funding decisions and grants", "description": "Council funding, grants, sponsorships, budget allocations, concessions, and financial decisions surfaced from public meeting minutes.", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/", "meeting_count": 32, "decision_count": 37, "topic_count": 17, "impact_count": 25, "evidence_count": 86, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_decision": "Council sponsorship approved for Autism Community Network Gala Dinner", "summary": "Council sponsorship approved for Autism Community Network Gala Dinner", "highlights": [ "This commits council funding to support a community event connected to autism awareness and inclusion.", "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Council sponsorship approved for Autism Community Network Gala Dinner", "detail": "The committee recommended approval of $7,500 in outgoing sponsorship for Council to become a Silver Sponsor of the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner on Friday 1 May 2026.", "resident_relevance": "This commits council funding to support a community event connected to autism awareness and inclusion.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.", "resident_relevance": "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Consent granted for parking structure works at heritage-listed dwelling in Blakehurst", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0456 for alterations and additions to the existing parking structure associated with the heritage-listed dwelling at 9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst, subject to recommended conditions amended to include an additional condition 12(a).", "resident_relevance": "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "April 2026 event grants approved", "detail": "Council approved $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "State department flood-related update received", "detail": "The committee received and noted a verbal update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Megan Crescent retaining wall issue referred for land and remediation check", "detail": "Concern about the timber retaining wall near the NPWS Aboriginal cultural site at Megan Crescent Sportsground was referred to the Open Spaces team to confirm land ownership and arrange remediation as required. A post-meeting note says Council engaged with Aboriginal stakeholders on a remediation plan and funding is being considered.", "resident_relevance": "Relates to public safety and asset condition at the sportsground area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Waste financial plans endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft fees and charges plus long-term financial plans for Landfill and Resource Management and Domestic Waste Management for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future waste charges and service funding.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Event grants approved for April 2026", "detail": "The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal supported", "detail": "The Panel supported submission of the Planning Proposal for the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme to Council for endorsement and commended the initiative. It suggested the submission should better explain how the scheme operates when Council collects funds rather than acquires property.", "resident_relevance": "This could affect future affordable housing policy and how developer contributions are used in the Georges River area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Call for national coastal hazards strategy", "detail": "Council resolved to call on the Australian Government to establish a National Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy and funding program to help local governments respond to sea level rise and more intense and frequent extreme weather.", "resident_relevance": "Signals advocacy for future coastal risk planning and potential funding support for vulnerable coastal communities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Contributions waived for DA 2025/403 squash court facility", "detail": "Council agreed to waive levied contributions for development approved under DA 2025/403, citing the sports opportunity and facility to be provided to the North Coast community.", "resident_relevance": "Supports delivery of a sports facility by reducing development costs.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants progress noted", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly progress update on delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "CCTV network upgrade scope confirmed", "detail": "Council confirmed the scope of the Ballina Community Safety Infrastructure Upgrade - CCTV Network in line with Matryx Pty Ltd recommendations so implementation can proceed within Federal Government grant conditions and timelines.", "resident_relevance": "Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Extreme Weather Protocol support for rough sleepers endorsed", "detail": "Council carried clauses calling on the Tasmanian Government to fund Homes Tasmania to partner with Council on a pilot Extreme Weather Protocol, and also carried a clause to allocate Council funding in the next budget for a two-year trial if state funding is again refused.", "resident_relevance": "Could expand emergency shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness during heatwaves, bushfires and winter storms.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "title": "Concrete batching plant approved at Somersby", "detail": "The Panel granted consent to DA/4341/2022 at 53 Gindurra Road, Somersby for a concrete batching plant, including a new drive thru area, overhead cement silos, aggregate bins, feed conveyor and dual stump stand, subject to Council’s recommended conditions with amendments to the application description and certification wording.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses in Somersby may be affected by industrial development activity, site operations and compliance conditions attached to the consent.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Tuggerawong Shared Path Stage 5 update noted", "detail": "The committee noted the update on the grant and developer contribution funded Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path Stage 5 project and agreed that interested councillors could attend a site visit before the Ordinary Council meeting on 26 August 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Tuggerawong residents and path users may benefit from progress on the foreshore shared path project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation", "detail": "The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.", "resident_relevance": "The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of planning evidence", "detail": "Council resolved to remove confidentiality from the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment and publish it on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "This improves public access to evidence behind the affordable housing proposal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Carss Park Pool project progress", "detail": "The report recorded completion of Milestone 1 and payment approval to the NSW Office of Sport in line with the project funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Ward discretionary funding approved", "detail": "Council approved five ward discretionary fund applications ranging from $167 to $1,000 for local community groups and organisations.", "resident_relevance": "Small local grants will support community organisations and neighbourhood activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Special Rate Variation uncertainty", "detail": "The draft rating structure is based on a proposed 6.0% Special Rate Variation, but the fallback is the 3.4% IPART rate peg if approval is not granted.", "resident_relevance": "Final rates are not yet locked in and depend on a regulator’s decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Infrastructure grant delivery", "detail": "Council reviewed progress on the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Grant-funded works can shape local infrastructure availability and delivery timing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Hill Street pedestrian crossing update", "detail": "For the pedestrian crossing between the Shaws Bay Hotel and the carpark at East Ballina, a safety audit had been carried out and a funding update was expected around May/June.", "resident_relevance": "Pedestrians and nearby businesses are awaiting possible progress on a crossing safety improvement.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Dark Mofo 2026-2028 City Partnership Proposal", "detail": "This proposal was discussed in the closed portion of the meeting.", "resident_relevance": "The proposal may affect city events, partnerships, and funding, but no public-facing decision details were available in the extracted text.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Foreshore shared path delivery in Tuggerawong", "detail": "Council provided an update on Stage 5 of the Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path project, which is funded by grants and developer contributions.", "resident_relevance": "The project affects local walking and cycling access along the foreshore.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Pending review of community funding settings", "detail": "The deferred grants item included proposed exhibition of a new Community Grants Policy, re-establishment of a Sponsorship Program from 2026-27, and a proposed 15% budget shift from grants to sponsorship.", "resident_relevance": "Local organisations seeking council funding may be affected by future changes to eligibility, policy settings, and how funding is split between grants and sponsorship.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Byron LGA Conservation Trust not proceeding in original form", "detail": "Council decided not to pursue formation of a corporation under section 358 for a conservation trust at this stage, but will investigate other trust models through the Biodiversity and Agricultural Advisory Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Future conservation funding or governance models may still be developed, but through a different structure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "topic": "MacMasters Beach foreshore risk and infrastructure", "detail": "Discussion covered temporary coastal protection works, grant timing, arborist assessment of foreshore Norfolk Island Pines, Marine Parade coastal risk assessment, and the beach shower connection.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to beach access, public safety, and future coastal works at MacMasters Beach.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Mayor's discretionary donation noted", "detail": "Council noted a $1,500 donation from the Mayor's Discretionary Allowance to the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre and will advertise it under the Local Government Act.", "resident_relevance": "This identifies a small direct community funding decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Road classification advocacy", "detail": "Council resolved to continue working with Transport for NSW on reclassifying the MR545 road network from Regional Road to State Road.", "resident_relevance": "Road classification can affect responsibility for funding, maintenance, and upgrades.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Community financial assistance", "detail": "Council approved one-off facility hire fee waivers for the Ocean Shores Art Expo and Bangalow Film Festival.", "resident_relevance": "Provides support for local arts and community events.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lot 22 grant partnership", "detail": "Council endorsed an MoU with Mullum Seed to support an application for a Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant.", "resident_relevance": "May help progress future planning and funding for the Lot 22 project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Council funding of $7,500 was recommended for sponsorship of the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Developers and the community across Georges River may be affected by a future affordable housing contribution scheme.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council-backed grants will support local ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter community events.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A planning proposal affecting the CURA B site will go on public exhibition for at least 28 days if Gateway approval is granted.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council is considering future funding for an LGA-wide tree planting strategy to help reach a 40% canopy target by 2038.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council is advocating for stronger national coastal hazard funding and strategy support relevant to coastal communities in the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "CCTV upgrades in Ballina can now move ahead under grant deadlines.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The Hill Street, East Ballina pedestrian crossing proposal remains under review, with funding news expected around May/June.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A proposed Auburn roundabout may proceed to design, TfNSW concurrence and future capital works funding, with resident notification to follow.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "text": "Potential future emergency shelter support for rough sleepers during extreme weather, including possible council budget funding if state funding is not provided.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "text": "Demolition funding may be redirected to capital works on the existing building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "places": [ { "name": "Georges River area", "type": "local government area", "context": "Area affected by the proposed Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Western Sydney", "type": "region", "context": "Regional infrastructure grants program referenced in progress reporting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Parkhouse building", "type": "facility", "context": "Its future was recommended to be considered by this committee or a replacement group, subject to funding and consultation.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "name": "Central Coast", "type": "local government area", "context": "Area affected by awards, grants, sponsorship, and Town Crier representation matters.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "name": "Brunswick River", "type": "river/catchment", "context": "Subject of submitted flood risk management plan grant application.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" } }, { "name": "Mullumbimby", "type": "town", "context": "Affordable housing at 57 Station Street, possible Argyle Street church accommodation use, and Lot 22 grant-related work.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "name": "Clifford Street / Broken Head Road intersection", "type": "intersection", "context": "Public questions raised about roundabout upgrade grants and prior traffic light project updates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 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11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 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12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "highlights": [ "Unauthorised camping motion was deferred; local traffic matters also referenced.", "Multiple locations received new parking signage and linemarking.", "Location of the pay parking scheme and beneficiary area for reinvestment of net parking revenue." ] }, { "name": "Othello Street, Blakehurst", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/othello-street-blakehurst/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "highlights": [ "No Parking restriction reduced by 1.6 metres", "Thursday No Parking restriction at the cul-de-sac reduced by 1.6 metres.", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period." ] }, { "name": "Gosford", "type": "suburb/town", "area_path": "areas/gosford/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "last_updated": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "highlights": [ "Affected through the Gosford City Car Park item.", "Locality affected by decisions about the future use of the existing library building and related planning.", "This may improve parking access and availability in Gosford at peak visiting times." ] }, { "name": "Parkhouse building", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/parkhouse-building/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "last_updated": "2025-08-07 17:00", "highlights": [ "Its future was recommended to be considered by this committee or a replacement group, subject to funding and consultation.", "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre." ] }, { "name": "7a Hedley Street, Riverwood", "type": "facility site", "area_path": "areas/7a-hedley-street-riverwood/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "highlights": [ "Approved name for new Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "Site of the new community centre naming decision.", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period." ] }, { "name": "Bangalow", "type": "town", "area_path": "areas/bangalow/", "meeting_count": 3, "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "last_updated": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "highlights": [ "Traffic management arrangements approved for the Byron Writers Festival in August 2025.", "Location of the Writers Festival and associated traffic management from 8-10 August 2025.", "Development refusal at Leslie Street, intersection works on Bangalow Road, car share expansion, and EV charger trial site." ] }, { "name": "Hurstville", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/hurstville/", "meeting_count": 5, "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "highlights": [ "Meeting held at the Georges River Civic Centre in Hurstville.", "Location of the Georges River Civic Centre where the meeting was held.", "Meeting held at Council Chambers, Civic Centre, as part of a blended meeting." ] } ], "place_pages": [ { "slug": "mullumbimby", "name": "Mullumbimby", "type": "town", "area_path": "areas/mullumbimby/", "meeting_count": 14, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 4, "last_updated": "2025-06-03T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "summary": "Meeting venue location at Station Street, Mullumbimby.", "highlights": [ "Meeting venue location at Station Street, Mullumbimby.", "Long-term water supply strategy project and showground land manager representation.", "Meeting venue was the Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby.", "The meeting was held in Mullumbimby at the Conference Room, Station Street.", "Location of the evacuation assessment project and meeting venue.", "Meeting held at the Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Mullumbimby roadworks detour concerns raised", "detail": "Council supported consideration of detours for Mullumbimby Road works via Myocum Road rather than Saddle Road or Coolamon Scenic Drive, with temporary signage, a 40 km/h speed limit on Saddle Road, and traffic calming measures requested during detour use.", "resident_relevance": "This responds to local concerns about road safety, traffic volumes, and heavy vehicle impacts during works.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "title": "Council backed local decision-making on Station Street affordable housing", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for local decision-making, rejected calls for Sydney-based intervention over the affordable housing project at 57 Station Street, and will write to local MP Tamara Smith seeking withdrawal of support for the petition opposing the project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "In-principle support given for Argyle Street church accommodation use", "detail": "Council gave in-principle support for using the Seventh Day Adventist Church site on Argyle Street, Mullumbimby for affordable, temporary, emergency or other appropriate accommodation, subject to planning rules and due diligence, and will write to government and housing providers.", "resident_relevance": "May support future housing or crisis accommodation opportunities in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design supported with conditions", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the proposed high-level project design, giving staff feedback to improve it, keeping the committee informed of later design changes, and considering investigations previously requested by the committee in July 2024.", "resident_relevance": "This affects long-term planning for Mullumbimby’s water supply and may influence future infrastructure choices, service reliability, and value for ratepayers.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Mullumbimby water supply strategy oversight", "detail": "Council adopted committee recommendations supporting further project design work for Mullumbimby's long-term water supply strategy and requested ongoing committee updates.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to future water security planning for Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Mayor's discretionary donation noted", "detail": "Council noted a $1,500 donation from the Mayor's Discretionary Allowance to the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre and will advertise it under the Local Government Act.", "resident_relevance": "This identifies a small direct community funding decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Evacuation assessment for Mullumbimby", "detail": "The committee noted that the Mullumbimby evacuation assessment is being led by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and is in progress.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to evacuation planning and flood emergency preparedness for Mullumbimby residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Long-term water supply planning for Mullumbimby", "detail": "The project aim is to provide evidence-based recommendations for Council to decide on a long-term water supply strategy for Mullumbimby, with emphasis on sustainable and efficient water services and best value to ratepayers.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and ratepayers in Mullumbimby may be affected by future water supply options, costs, and service resilience.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Floodplain planning updates continue for Belongil, Tallow Creek, Brunswick River, Bangalow, and Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" } }, { "text": "Detour management for Mullumbimby Road works may affect Saddle Road, Myocum Road, Coolamon Scenic Drive, Ocean Shores, Ewingsdale, and Mullumbimby traffic conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "text": "People concerned about affordable housing at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby should expect Council to continue backing the project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "text": "Mullumbimby water supply planning will continue, with the committee seeking ongoing updates and inclusion of earlier requested investigations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } }, { "text": "New EV parking signage and line marking will be installed in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby, with additional EV charger trial sites in Bangalow, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-03T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received an information report on recently completed traffic and parking works under delegated authority, mainly involving new signage and linemarking in Brunswick Heads and on Broken Head Reserve Road.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LTC_03062025_MIN_2022.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "byron-bay", "name": "Byron Bay", "type": "town", "area_path": "areas/byron-bay/", "meeting_count": 5, "decision_count": 12, "topic_count": 3, "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "summary": "Car share DCP changes, Byron CoLab key worker housing investigation, and planning matters affect Byron Bay.", "highlights": [ "Car share DCP changes, Byron CoLab key worker housing investigation, and planning matters affect Byron Bay.", "Foreshore concept plan, Bayshore Drive roundabout borrowing, and planning proposal at 268 Ewingsdale Road.", "Host location for the 2025 Regional & Remote Music Summit and site of the Bangalow Road/Cooper Street/Paterson Street intersection matter.", "Traffic and safety assessment at Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street deferred.", "Shirley Street planning item listed, EV signage at Lawson Street North Carpark, and Byron Bay Triathlon traffic arrangements.", "This could affect future development requirements, parking arrangements, and transport options in central Byron Bay." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Byron Bay town centre car share planning controls to be exhibited", "detail": "Council agreed to publicly exhibit amendments to DCP Chapter E10 for Byron Bay Town Centre to clarify car share space controls.", "resident_relevance": "This could affect future development requirements, parking arrangements, and transport options in central Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "title": "Key worker housing at Byron CoLab to be pursued", "detail": "Council agreed to progress next steps and a feasibility study for up to 19 co-living style rooms for key workers at the rear of the Byron CoLab building, while seeking government funding.", "resident_relevance": "This may increase housing options for essential workers in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "title": "Byron Bay foreshore concept plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Byron foreshore concept plan, will continue stakeholder engagement during detailed design, will publicly exhibit the new Apex Park amenities design, prioritise a new play space, begin further planting, proceed with kayak storage design, and await the coastal protection structure outcome before developing foreshore parking plans.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable housing contribution framework endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft affordable housing contribution policy and related procedures and distribution plan for public exhibition for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "$3.5 million loan approved for Bayshore Drive roundabout", "detail": "Council authorised $3,500,000 in new borrowings for 2024/25 to construct a roundabout at Lot 12 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, delegated loan acceptance to the General Manager, and allocated $5.145 million from the Sewerage Capital Works Reserve to repay an earlier loan instead of refinancing it.", "resident_relevance": "This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road to proceed", "detail": "Council agreed to progress the planning proposal to rezone land at 268 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay from RU2 Rural Landscape to a mix of industrial and environmental zones, seek a gateway determination, exhibit the proposal and draft planning agreement, and later consider a submissions report.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land use change with potential impacts on employment land, environment, and nearby residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Flood-related DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amended Byron Shire DCP 2014 Chapter C2: Areas Affected by Flood, updated related terminology in Part A, and will publish the changes on its website.", "resident_relevance": "Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Regional & Remote Music Summit partnership approved", "detail": "Council agreed to host the 2025 Regional & Remote Music Summit in Byron Bay from 23-25 July 2025, become a Presenting Partner, and identify a $15,000 contribution in the next Quarterly Budget Review.", "resident_relevance": "This may support local economic activity and events funding, with a direct council budget contribution.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "title": "Byron Bay intersection consultation to proceed", "detail": "Council noted community feedback on the Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street intersection and directed staff to consult on short-term options including restricting right turns, then report back on preferred future upgrades.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to traffic changes affecting safety, access, and vehicle movements in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "title": "Byron Bay intersection report deferred", "detail": "The traffic and safety assessment for the Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street intersection in Byron Bay was deferred to the Council Planning Meeting on 8 May 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about safety and traffic at this intersection will need to wait for a later decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "Emergency and crisis housing options to be investigated", "detail": "Council requested investigations and councillor workshop discussions on expanding existing crisis accommodation and on potential council-owned or managed land for an emergency housing village, including planning pathways, infrastructure, funding and management models.", "resident_relevance": "Could lead to new homelessness and crisis accommodation responses in Byron Shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "Traffic and transport committee recommendations adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations including new meeting dates for 2025, an intersection upgrade plan on Bangalow Road, support for the Byron Bay Triathlon traffic arrangements, EV signage and line marking at two sites, car share expansion at three sites, and EV charger trial signage at three sites.", "resident_relevance": "Affects road use, parking, transport options and event traffic management in several towns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Byron LGA Conservation Trust not proceeding in original form", "detail": "Council decided not to pursue formation of a corporation under section 358 for a conservation trust at this stage, but will investigate other trust models through the Biodiversity and Agricultural Advisory Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Future conservation funding or governance models may still be developed, but through a different structure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Byron Writers Festival traffic management supported", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations supporting traffic management for the Byron Writers Festival in Bangalow from 8 to 10 August 2025, subject to conditions including resident notification, service coordination, emergency consultation, and insurance.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in Bangalow can expect temporary traffic arrangements during the festival.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Emergency and affordable housing pressure", "detail": "Council noted ongoing housing pressure and the need to retain or relocate emergency accommodation pods within Byron Shire.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents affected by housing shortage, disaster recovery and temporary accommodation availability.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Key worker housing options may expand if the Byron CoLab feasibility work proceeds.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "text": "Future upgrades and design changes are now planned for Byron Bay foreshore areas including Apex Park.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "text": "A major roundabout project at Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay will be funded through new borrowing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "text": "Traffic changes are expected in Bangalow during the Byron Writers Festival in August 2025.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "text": "Traffic changes may be trialled or consulted on at the Bangalow Road, Cooper Street, and Paterson Street intersection in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council committed to a $15,000 contribution toward hosting the Regional & Remote Music Summit in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "text": "The Byron Bay intersection decision at Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street has been delayed to 8 May 2025.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "text": "New EV parking signage and line marking will be installed in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby, with additional EV charger trial sites in Bangalow, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "text": "The Byron Bay Triathlon on 27 April 2025 was supported subject to police, TfNSW and traffic management approvals.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "buttonderry-waste-management-facility", "name": "Buttonderry Waste Management Facility", "type": "waste facility", "area_path": "areas/buttonderry-waste-management-facility/", "meeting_count": 3, "decision_count": 9, "topic_count": 3, "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Proposed site of the FOGO processing facility endorsed to proceed to EOI.", "highlights": [ "Proposed site of the FOGO processing facility endorsed to proceed to EOI.", "Proposed site for the FOGO in-vessel composting facility project.", "Proposed site for the FOGO facility considered in the business case.", "Residents will be able to comment on how Council manages flood risk and asbestos-related issues.", "Sets the framework for how Council manages investments and borrowing, with implications for long-term financial management.", "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Flood and asbestos policies sent to public exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, with amendments to reflect 35-year house life and 50-year other building life and five-year reviews. Council also endorsed the Draft Policy for Asbestos Management for at least 28 days of public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on how Council manages flood risk and asbestos-related issues.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Borrowings and investments policies adopted", "detail": "After a motion to exhibit them was lost, Council carried a foreshadowed motion to adopt the reviewed Investments Management Policy and the Draft Borrowings Policy.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the framework for how Council manages investments and borrowing, with implications for long-term financial management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility business case endorsed and EOI approved", "detail": "Council accepted the final FOGO Facility Business Case and agreed that a proposed at least 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting FOGO facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility should proceed to an Expression of Interest process, subject to Office of Local Government requirements for a PPP/BOOT procurement pathway.", "resident_relevance": "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee terms adopted", "detail": "The committee adopted the Terms of Reference for the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee, amending them so the committee runs for the full term of Council and meets quarterly on Tuesdays.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the governance framework for future coastal, estuary and floodplain risk management advice and oversight.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended public exhibition of the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for a minimum of 28 days, with a further report to return after exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Could influence environmental protections and planning considerations in areas where squirrel gliders are present.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility project backed to move toward market testing", "detail": "The committee recommended Council accept the final FOGO Facility Business Case, support progressing a 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, seek Office of Local Government assessment for the proposed PPP/BOOT model, and release an expression of interest subject to approvals.", "resident_relevance": "May shape future food and garden organics processing, waste services, and infrastructure investment on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "MacMasters Beach coastal protection and management actions endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended extending the current Coast and Estuary grant to 31 December 2026, adding a future temporary coastal protection works action into the Open Coast Coastal Management Program, noting a coastal risk and options assessment for Marine Parade, seeking an arborist risk assessment for Norfolk Island Pines near the surf club, disconnecting the beach shower, considering funded actions in 2025-26, and making MacMasters Beach coastal management a standing subcommittee agenda item.", "resident_relevance": "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility EOI proposal lost", "detail": "A motion to accept the FOGO business case and move to an Expression of Interest process for a 100,000 tonne per year in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility under a PPP/BOOT model was lost. An alternative motion carried recommending Council circulate the May 2024 feasibility report and Administrator decision to all councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Delays any immediate progression of the proposed FOGO processing facility and keeps current waste collection settings unchanged in this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "title": "Draft Flood Risk Management Policy to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council endorse the draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, amend it to reflect a 35-year house life and 50-year life for other buildings, and review the policy every 5 years.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Gosford Regional Library", "detail": "Council noted progress on the Gosford Regional Library project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals ongoing progress on a major civic facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Environment and Planning Committee outcomes adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee and endorsed the Draft Policy for Keeping of Animals and the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "FOGO waste processing project", "detail": "The committee considered a confidential business case for a FOGO facility at Buttonderry, including procurement and PPP arrangements, but did not support proceeding to EOI at this meeting.", "resident_relevance": "Important for future organics waste processing and long-term waste infrastructure planning on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "A large proposed FOGO facility at Buttonderry has moved to the next procurement stage, which may shape future organics and waste processing services.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents can comment during public exhibition periods for the Keeping of Animals Policy and the Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "text": "The proposed FOGO facility at Buttonderry could affect future organics waste processing and related infrastructure decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "text": "The proposed FOGO facility at Buttonderry did not advance to the EOI stage at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents will have at least 42 days to comment on the draft Flood Risk Management Policy.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "brunswick-heads", "name": "Brunswick Heads", "type": "town/locality", "area_path": "areas/brunswick-heads/", "meeting_count": 5, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "summary": "Unauthorised camping motion was deferred; local traffic matters also referenced.", "highlights": [ "Unauthorised camping motion was deferred; local traffic matters also referenced.", "Multiple locations received new parking signage and linemarking.", "Location of the pay parking scheme and beneficiary area for reinvestment of net parking revenue.", "Laneway parking restrictions and traffic investigation affecting several laneways.", "Emergency housing pods at Torakina Street Bayside and EV charger trial site at Fingal Street.", "Drivers and nearby residents may see changed parking limits and marked parking arrangements in town." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Parking controls installed in Brunswick Heads", "detail": "New parking signage and linemarking were installed at multiple locations around Brunswick Heads, with changes made in response to resident and parking enforcement feedback.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers and nearby residents may see changed parking limits and marked parking arrangements in town.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-03T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received an information report on recently completed traffic and parking works under delegated authority, mainly involving new signage and linemarking in Brunswick Heads and on Broken Head Reserve Road.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LTC_03062025_MIN_2022.PDF" } }, { "title": "Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue distribution set", "detail": "Council resolved that net funds from Brunswick Heads pay parking be allocated to the Infrastructure Renewal Reserve - Brunswick Heads for works in Brunswick Heads village, with further review of revenue apportionment between Council and Crown before the 2025/26 budget is adopted.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how parking income is reinvested locally and may shape future town works funding.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "title": "Brunswick Heads laneway parking changes endorsed", "detail": "Council approved No Parking restrictions in several Brunswick Heads laneways, subject to Local Traffic Committee approval, with resident exemptions and clear zones on waste collection days where required.", "resident_relevance": "Will change parking access and traffic management for residents, visitors and waste collection in affected laneways.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "Emergency housing pods retention backed", "detail": "Council resolved to advocate for retaining emergency housing pods at the Brunswick Pod Village on Torakina Street, Brunswick, retain 9 structures on Council land, seek another local site for pods on private land, and push for ongoing government funding.", "resident_relevance": "Important for people needing temporary housing, especially flood-affected and displaced residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Unauthorised camping in Brunswick Heads deferred", "detail": "The notice of motion on unauthorised camping in Brunswick Heads was left on the table rather than decided.", "resident_relevance": "No immediate policy change was made on this issue at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "No decision was made yet on unauthorised camping in Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "text": "Parking rules have changed in parts of Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-03T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received an information report on recently completed traffic and parking works under delegated authority, mainly involving new signage and linemarking in Brunswick Heads and on Broken Head Reserve Road.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LTC_03062025_MIN_2022.PDF" } }, { "text": "Brunswick Heads parking revenue is intended to be reinvested into works in Brunswick Heads village after operating costs.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "text": "Parking rules are likely to change in multiple Brunswick Heads laneways, with resident exemptions proposed.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "text": "Emergency housing pods at Brunswick Heads received council backing for retention and possible relocation within the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "text": "New EV parking signage and line marking will be installed in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby, with additional EV charger trial sites in Bangalow, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "text": "Car share parking spaces will expand to Suffolk Park, Bangalow and Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_3_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-3-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-03T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received an information report on recently completed traffic and parking works under delegated authority, mainly involving new signage and linemarking in Brunswick Heads and on Broken Head Reserve Road.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LTC_03062025_MIN_2022.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "othello-street-blakehurst", "name": "Othello Street, Blakehurst", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/othello-street-blakehurst/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "No Parking restriction reduced by 1.6 metres", "highlights": [ "No Parking restriction reduced by 1.6 metres", "Thursday No Parking restriction at the cul-de-sac reduced by 1.6 metres.", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre name approved", "detail": "Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day road closures approved for Penshurst RSL event", "detail": "The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville safety upgrade", "detail": "The committee recommended progressing intersection safety works including a median island, speed humps, kerb blisters, kerb ramps, stop signs and line marking changes, with final design to be endorsed for construction in 2025/26 and further consultation on a possible raised threshold and additional signage in Warwick Street.", "resident_relevance": "People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Earlier waste collection start times will affect some residents in Riverwood, Blakehurst, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Some parking spaces and stopping rules will change in South Hurstville, Blakehurst and Penshurst.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "gosford", "name": "Gosford", "type": "suburb/town", "area_path": "areas/gosford/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "summary": "Affected through the Gosford City Car Park item.", "highlights": [ "Affected through the Gosford City Car Park item.", "Locality affected by decisions about the future use of the existing library building and related planning.", "This may improve parking access and availability in Gosford at peak visiting times.", "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Gosford City Car Park update and opening priority", "detail": "The committee noted the response report on better utilising and monitoring Gosford City Car Park and requested a finalised update for the November 2025 committee meeting, with priority on opening the car park on Friday and Saturday evenings, public holidays, and as demand requires.", "resident_relevance": "This may improve parking access and availability in Gosford at peak visiting times.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Future of existing Gosford Library escalated to Council", "detail": "The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Residents may see improved public access and operating hours at Gosford City Car Park, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings and public holidays.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The existing Gosford Library building is being recommended for retention rather than demolition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "parkhouse-building", "name": "Parkhouse building", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/parkhouse-building/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 6, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-07 17:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Its future was recommended to be considered by this committee or a replacement group, subject to funding and consultation.", "highlights": [ "Its future was recommended to be considered by this committee or a replacement group, subject to funding and consultation.", "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities.", "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Future of existing Gosford Library escalated to Council", "detail": "The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to make building available for community use", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council explore making the existing building available for appropriate community uses, such as meetings, as soon as possible.", "resident_relevance": "This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain demolition funding for capital works", "detail": "The committee recommended that funding allocated for demolition be retained or restricted for capital works on the existing library building.", "resident_relevance": "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Community consultation outcomes", "detail": "Consultation on the future use of the existing library building was formally noted as the basis for further Council consideration.", "resident_relevance": "Shows that community feedback has informed the next stage of decision-making.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "The existing Gosford Library building is being recommended for retention rather than demolition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council will be asked to consider heritage protection for the building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Demolition funding may be redirected to capital works on the existing building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "7a-hedley-street-riverwood", "name": "7a Hedley Street, Riverwood", "type": "facility site", "area_path": "areas/7a-hedley-street-riverwood/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Approved name for new Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "highlights": [ "Approved name for new Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "Site of the new community centre naming decision.", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre name approved", "detail": "Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "detail": "Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Earlier waste collection start times will affect some residents in Riverwood, Blakehurst, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood is set to be publicly known as Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "bangalow", "name": "Bangalow", "type": "town", "area_path": "areas/bangalow/", "meeting_count": 3, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Traffic management arrangements approved for the Byron Writers Festival in August 2025.", "highlights": [ "Traffic management arrangements approved for the Byron Writers Festival in August 2025.", "Location of the Writers Festival and associated traffic management from 8-10 August 2025.", "Development refusal at Leslie Street, intersection works on Bangalow Road, car share expansion, and EV charger trial site.", "Residents and businesses in or near affected roads can expect temporary traffic impacts and possible road closures during the event period.", "Affects future development, heritage protection and neighbourhood character in Bangalow.", "Affects road use, parking, transport options and event traffic management in several towns." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic management supported for Writers Festival in Bangalow", "detail": "The Local Traffic Committee supported traffic management arrangements for the Writers Festival in Bangalow from 8 August 2025 to 10 August 2025, subject to organiser conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and businesses in or near affected roads can expect temporary traffic impacts and possible road closures during the event period.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" } }, { "title": "7 Leslie Street Bangalow development refused", "detail": "Council refused DA 10.2024.474.1 for demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two two-storey dwelling houses with swimming pools at 7 Leslie Street, Bangalow, citing impacts including heritage, site suitability and public interest concerns. Council also resolved to proceed with an LEP amendment process to include the property in Schedule 5 of LEP 2014.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future development, heritage protection and neighbourhood character in Bangalow.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "title": "Traffic and transport committee recommendations adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations including new meeting dates for 2025, an intersection upgrade plan on Bangalow Road, support for the Byron Bay Triathlon traffic arrangements, EV signage and line marking at two sites, car share expansion at three sites, and EV charger trial signage at three sites.", "resident_relevance": "Affects road use, parking, transport options and event traffic management in several towns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Byron Writers Festival traffic management supported", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations supporting traffic management for the Byron Writers Festival in Bangalow from 8 to 10 August 2025, subject to conditions including resident notification, service coordination, emergency consultation, and insurance.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in Bangalow can expect temporary traffic arrangements during the festival.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Bangalow heritage and planning controls", "detail": "The refusal of the Leslie Street proposal was linked to heritage conservation area impacts and was paired with action to pursue heritage listing through an LEP amendment.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to property owners and residents concerned about heritage protection and future redevelopment rules in Bangalow.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Traffic changes are expected in Bangalow during the Byron Writers Festival in August 2025.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "text": "Temporary traffic changes and possible road closures in Bangalow during 8-10 August 2025.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" } }, { "text": "A proposed two-dwelling redevelopment at 7 Leslie Street, Bangalow was refused.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "text": "New EV parking signage and line marking will be installed in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby, with additional EV charger trial sites in Bangalow, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "text": "Car share parking spaces will expand to Suffolk Park, Bangalow and Brunswick Heads.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "hurstville", "name": "Hurstville", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/hurstville/", "meeting_count": 5, "decision_count": 0, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Meeting held at the Georges River Civic Centre in Hurstville.", "highlights": [ "Meeting held at the Georges River Civic Centre in Hurstville.", "Location of the Georges River Civic Centre where the meeting was held.", "Meeting held at Council Chambers, Civic Centre, as part of a blended meeting.", "Meeting was held at Georges River Civic Centre, Hurstville." ], "decisions": [], "topics": [], "impacts": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "stoney-creek-road", "name": "Stoney Creek Road", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/stoney-creek-road/", "meeting_count": 3, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Earlier waste collection start time trial", "highlights": [ "Earlier waste collection start time trial", "Part of the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection under study.", "Road frontage referenced in the refused Beverly Hills proposal and suggested redesign changes.", "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "Beverly Hills residents may see future flood mitigation proposals progress at Gloucester Road, Stoney Creek Road, and Morgan Street intersections." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections", "detail": "The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Restaurant development at 143 Stoney Creek Road refused", "detail": "The Panel refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills. Reasons included inadequate vehicular access, impacts on trees, an acoustic report not meeting relevant standards, and unacceptable neighbourhood amenity impacts including noise and lighting associated with proposed operating hours.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Beverly Hills residents may see future flood mitigation proposals progress at Gloucester Road, Stoney Creek Road, and Morgan Street intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The proposed restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills was refused in its current form.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "alstonville", "name": "Alstonville", "type": "town", "area_path": "areas/alstonville/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-12", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "summary": "Location of traffic issues, Crawford House works, and community matters raised at the meeting.", "highlights": [ "Location of traffic issues, Crawford House works, and community matters raised at the meeting.", "Employment expansion mapping was amended and the local strategic plan is scheduled for review.", "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.", "This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire.", "Alstonville residents may see future planning review and consultation on local growth and land use settings.", "Potential traffic management changes in Main Street and Bugden Lane, Alstonville." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic safety follow-up for Bugden Lane", "detail": "Council advised it is investigating line marking changes on Main Street near the service station to discourage u-turns and create a clearer left turn into Bugden Lane. Council has also reported the issue to NSW Police for additional patrols, and the 'No Right Turn' sign will be relocated for better visibility.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted with amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and Russellton Estate Expansion Area addendum, with changes covering Alstonville employment land mapping, Newrybar wording, a Ballina Hospital precinct plan, rural land use principles, consolidation of rural land use policy, removal of three SUGAs for further examination, and an action to identify additional employment land options.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Alstonville Strategic Plan review scheduled", "detail": "Council will include a review of the Alstonville Strategic Plan in the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and Operational Plan, identified for 2027/28.", "resident_relevance": "Alstonville residents may see future planning review and consultation on local growth and land use settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Potential traffic management changes in Main Street and Bugden Lane, Alstonville.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Residents in Alstonville can expect a formal strategic plan review in 2027/28.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ecole-street-and-ecole-lane-carlton", "name": "Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton", "type": "road corridor", "area_path": "areas/ecole-street-and-ecole-lane-carlton/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "School traffic and parking trial including Kiss and Ride extension and turn restrictions.", "highlights": [ "School traffic and parking trial including Kiss and Ride extension and turn restrictions.", "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.", "School-zone traffic conditions in Carlton will change during a six-month trial." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "School traffic trial at Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial extending the Kiss and Ride area on Ecole Street and introducing timed left-turn restrictions from Princes Highway into Ecole Street and from Ecole Street into Ecole Lane during school times.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day road closures approved for Penshurst RSL event", "detail": "The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Earlier waste collection trial and permanent start-time changes", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial of earlier waste collection starts on parts of Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road, with resident notification, complaint monitoring and the General Manager able to revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur. It also recommended permanent earlier start times on Broadarrow Road, Connells Point Road, Forest Road, Dover Park East and Swanns Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville safety upgrade", "detail": "The committee recommended progressing intersection safety works including a median island, speed humps, kerb blisters, kerb ramps, stop signs and line marking changes, with final design to be endorsed for construction in 2025/26 and further consultation on a possible raised threshold and additional signage in Warwick Street.", "resident_relevance": "People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "School-zone traffic conditions in Carlton will change during a six-month trial.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "bridge-street-and-connelly-street-penshurst", "name": "Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst", "type": "roads", "area_path": "areas/bridge-street-and-connelly-street-penshurst/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Temporary road closures and parking controls for ANZAC Day service.", "highlights": [ "Temporary road closures and parking controls for ANZAC Day service.", "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.", "Some parking spaces and stopping rules will change in South Hurstville, Blakehurst and Penshurst." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "School traffic trial at Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial extending the Kiss and Ride area on Ecole Street and introducing timed left-turn restrictions from Princes Highway into Ecole Street and from Ecole Street into Ecole Lane during school times.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day road closures approved for Penshurst RSL event", "detail": "The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Earlier waste collection trial and permanent start-time changes", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial of earlier waste collection starts on parts of Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road, with resident notification, complaint monitoring and the General Manager able to revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur. It also recommended permanent earlier start times on Broadarrow Road, Connells Point Road, Forest Road, Dover Park East and Swanns Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville safety upgrade", "detail": "The committee recommended progressing intersection safety works including a median island, speed humps, kerb blisters, kerb ramps, stop signs and line marking changes, with final design to be endorsed for construction in 2025/26 and further consultation on a possible raised threshold and additional signage in Warwick Street.", "resident_relevance": "People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Some parking spaces and stopping rules will change in South Hurstville, Blakehurst and Penshurst.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Penshurst residents and businesses will need to plan for ANZAC Day road closures on 19 April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "burwood", "name": "Burwood", "type": "suburb/LGA", "area_path": "areas/burwood/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "summary": "Council-wide decisions on branding, planning controls, budget and advisory committee appointments.", "highlights": [ "Council-wide decisions on branding, planning controls, budget and advisory committee appointments.", "Location of the approved mixed-use development and the meeting.", "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition.", "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.", "This is a civic identity and governance change that may influence how Burwood is promoted and recognised." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Trading name change to \"Burwood City Council\"", "detail": "Council resolved to register the business/trading name \"Burwood City Council\" and progressively implement it across Council operations, while continuing to pursue a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales once required criteria are met, including an LGA-wide survey.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.", "resident_relevance": "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "DA.2025.66 approved", "detail": "The panel approved development application DA.2025.66 for alterations and additions to three multi-storey buildings within an approved mixed-use development at 28-34 Victoria Street, 21 George Street and 17 George Street, Burwood, subject to the conditions in Council’s Assessment Report as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "City status pathway", "detail": "The meeting considered two pathways to establishing city status: a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales and a trading-name change. Council proceeded with the trading-name pathway while continuing the formal process.", "resident_relevance": "This is a civic identity and governance change that may influence how Burwood is promoted and recognised.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Council branding and public-facing materials may gradually change to \"Burwood City Council\".", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "New apartment developments will be subject to updated liveability provisions in the Burwood DCP.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A larger approved mixed-use development can now proceed in Burwood with more apartments than previously approved.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "wyong", "name": "Wyong", "type": "suburb/town", "area_path": "areas/wyong/", "meeting_count": 5, "decision_count": 0, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "summary": "Meeting location at 2 Hely Street, Wyong.", "highlights": [ "Meeting location at 2 Hely Street, Wyong.", "Meeting was held at the Wyong Administration Building area and heritage controls referenced Wyong Town Centre.", "Council administration location referenced for committee operations and next meeting.", "The meeting was held at the Wyong Administration Building area, and the next meeting is scheduled there.", "Meeting venue at 2 Hely Street, Wyong." ], "decisions": [], "topics": [], "impacts": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "118-donnison-street-gosford", "name": "118 Donnison Street, Gosford", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/118-donnison-street-gosford/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-08-07 17:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Site of the existing library building under review for retention, reuse, heritage protection, and possible capital works.", "highlights": [ "Site of the existing library building under review for retention, reuse, heritage protection, and possible capital works.", "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "The existing Gosford Library building is being recommended for retention rather than demolition." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Future of existing Gosford Library escalated to Council", "detail": "The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "The existing Gosford Library building is being recommended for retention rather than demolition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "station-street-mullumbimby", "name": "Station Street, Mullumbimby", "type": "facility/location", "area_path": "areas/station-street-mullumbimby/", "meeting_count": 4, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "summary": "Meeting venue location named in the minutes.", "highlights": [ "Meeting venue location named in the minutes.", "Meeting venue location.", "This affects long-term planning for Mullumbimby’s water supply and may influence future infrastructure choices, service reliability, and value for ratepayers.", "Residents and ratepayers in Mullumbimby may be affected by future water supply options, costs, and service resilience.", "Mullumbimby water supply planning will continue, with the committee seeking ongoing updates and inclusion of earlier requested investigations." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design supported with conditions", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the proposed high-level project design, giving staff feedback to improve it, keeping the committee informed of later design changes, and considering investigations previously requested by the committee in July 2024.", "resident_relevance": "This affects long-term planning for Mullumbimby’s water supply and may influence future infrastructure choices, service reliability, and value for ratepayers.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Long-term water supply planning for Mullumbimby", "detail": "The project aim is to provide evidence-based recommendations for Council to decide on a long-term water supply strategy for Mullumbimby, with emphasis on sustainable and efficient water services and best value to ratepayers.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and ratepayers in Mullumbimby may be affected by future water supply options, costs, and service resilience.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Mullumbimby water supply planning will continue, with the committee seeking ongoing updates and inclusion of earlier requested investigations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ecole-street", "name": "Ecole Street", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/ecole-street/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Kiss & Ride extension and timed turn restrictions trial", "highlights": [ "Kiss & Ride extension and timed turn restrictions trial", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "Traffic and parking conditions will change in some streets under new trial arrangements, especially near Ecole Street." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre name approved", "detail": "Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Traffic and parking conditions will change in some streets under new trial arrangements, especially near Ecole Street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "beverly-hills", "name": "Beverly Hills", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/beverly-hills/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-03-18", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "summary": "Location of feasibility study for flood risk mitigation options.", "highlights": [ "Location of feasibility study for flood risk mitigation options.", "Suburb affected by the refused restaurant proposal.", "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.", "Beverly Hills residents may see future flood mitigation proposals progress at Gloucester Road, Stoney Creek Road, and Morgan Street intersections." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections", "detail": "The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Restaurant development at 143 Stoney Creek Road refused", "detail": "The Panel refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills. Reasons included inadequate vehicular access, impacts on trees, an acoustic report not meeting relevant standards, and unacceptable neighbourhood amenity impacts including noise and lighting associated with proposed operating hours.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Possible revised review application for Beverly Hills site", "detail": "The Panel noted the applicant submitted additional information after Council assessment. If the applicant seeks a review under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel suggested changes including reduced operating hours, relocation or removal of some parking, greater landscaping and acoustic screening, one order station instead of two, bin room acoustic treatment, improved lighting controls, and formal submission of updated acoustic and tree information with revised plans.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Beverly Hills residents may see future flood mitigation proposals progress at Gloucester Road, Stoney Creek Road, and Morgan Street intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The proposed restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills was refused in its current form.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "lennox-head-cultural-centre", "name": "Lennox Head Cultural Centre", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/lennox-head-cultural-centre/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Raised in discussion about concrete cleaning.", "highlights": [ "Raised in discussion about concrete cleaning.", "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "Relates to public safety and asset condition at the sportsground area.", "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Megan Crescent retaining wall issue referred for land and remediation check", "detail": "Concern about the timber retaining wall near the NPWS Aboriginal cultural site at Megan Crescent Sportsground was referred to the Open Spaces team to confirm land ownership and arrange remediation as required. A post-meeting note says Council engaged with Aboriginal stakeholders on a remediation plan and funding is being considered.", "resident_relevance": "Relates to public safety and asset condition at the sportsground area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "A future pathway link between Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village would need concept design and stakeholder consultation before progressing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "east-ballina", "name": "East Ballina", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/east-ballina/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-26", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "summary": "DA 2025/126 approved for 23 Compton Drive redevelopment.", "highlights": [ "DA 2025/126 approved for 23 Compton Drive redevelopment.", "Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions.", "Commits spending to council building maintenance works in Ballina and Alstonville.", "Could lead to a future sale or lease of a council property in central Ballina.", "May improve clarity for farmers, landowners and rural development applicants.", "Planning and zoning decisions affect East Ballina redevelopment, conservation zoning in Teven and future rural land use policy settings across Ballina Shire." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Development approved at 23 Compton Drive, East Ballina", "detail": "Council approved DA 2025/126 for demolition of an existing restaurant and construction of a two-storey dwelling house with associated earthworks, retaining walls, vegetation removal and revegetation, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Roof replacement contract awarded", "detail": "Council awarded the Ballina and Alstonville roof replacements contract to Barden Constructions Aust Pty Ltd for $400,884.25 excluding GST.", "resident_relevance": "Commits spending to council building maintenance works in Ballina and Alstonville.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Expressions of interest to be sought for 89 Tamar Street, Ballina", "detail": "Council resolved to begin an expressions of interest process for both sale and lease opportunities for 89 Tamar Street, with results to be reported back to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could lead to a future sale or lease of a council property in central Ballina.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Rural land use planning priority", "detail": "Council added an action to the Local Strategic Planning Statement to consolidate rural land use policy into a single reference document including key rural planning principles for Ballina Shire.", "resident_relevance": "May improve clarity for farmers, landowners and rural development applicants.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Planning and zoning decisions affect East Ballina redevelopment, conservation zoning in Teven and future rural land use policy settings across Ballina Shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council approved works and spending affecting local facilities, including roof replacements in Ballina and Alstonville and planned works at Lennox Point Car Park.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "south-hobart-oval", "name": "South Hobart Oval", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/south-hobart-oval/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "summary": "Debated in the Dog Management Policy review regarding off-lead dog exercise arrangements.", "highlights": [ "Debated in the Dog Management Policy review regarding off-lead dog exercise arrangements.", "Sets the rules for dog management across Hobart, affecting where and how residents can exercise dogs.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting.", "Dog access arrangements affecting South Hobart Oval were not reduced in the way proposed by the failed amendment.", "Regional planning settings can affect future housing, transport and land-use outcomes.", "Dog owners should expect Hobart's updated dog management rules to apply for 2026-2031." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Dog Management Policy 2026-2031 adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Dog Management Policy for the City of Hobart for 2026-2031 after considering public submissions received during consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the rules for dog management across Hobart, affecting where and how residents can exercise dogs.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "title": "Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens land-transfer clause amended", "detail": "An amendment carried to replace clause 3 so that the CEO is authorised to negotiate with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens regarding land transfer to Hobart City Council and return a report to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "title": "South Hobart Oval provisions retained in adopted dog management attachment", "detail": "A proposed amendment to limit off-lead dog exercise at South Hobart Oval to weekday mornings only was lost. Attachment C, including the section referencing South Hobart Oval, was then adopted as recommended.", "resident_relevance": "Dog access arrangements affecting South Hobart Oval were not reduced in the way proposed by the failed amendment.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy", "detail": "Listed as an officer report, but the provided extract does not include a clear decision or outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Regional planning settings can affect future housing, transport and land-use outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 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23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "summary": "Residents are affected through proposed and adopted dog management settings for the oval.", "highlights": [ "Residents are affected through proposed and adopted dog management settings for the oval.", "Sets the rules for dog management across Hobart, affecting where and how residents can exercise dogs.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting.", "Dog access arrangements affecting South Hobart Oval were not reduced in the way proposed by the failed amendment.", "Regional planning settings can affect future housing, transport and land-use outcomes.", "Dog owners should expect Hobart's updated dog management rules to apply for 2026-2031." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Dog Management Policy 2026-2031 adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Dog Management Policy for the City of Hobart for 2026-2031 after considering public submissions received during consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the rules for dog management across Hobart, affecting where and how residents can exercise dogs.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 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23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "title": "South Hobart Oval provisions retained in adopted dog management attachment", "detail": "A proposed amendment to limit off-lead dog exercise at South Hobart Oval to weekday mornings only was lost. Attachment C, including the section referencing South Hobart Oval, was then adopted as recommended.", "resident_relevance": "Dog access arrangements affecting South Hobart Oval were not reduced in the way proposed by the failed amendment.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy", "detail": "Listed as an officer report, but the provided extract does not include a clear decision or outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Regional planning settings can affect future housing, transport and land-use outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Dog owners should expect Hobart's updated dog management rules to apply for 2026-2031.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "text": "South Hobart residents and oval users were directly affected by debate over dog access at South Hobart Oval; the proposed tighter weekday-only morning restriction did not pass.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ballina", "name": "Ballina", "type": "town", "area_path": "areas/ballina/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-11", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "summary": "Location of the CCTV upgrade project and the council properties at 26 Endeavour Close and 89-91 Tamar Street.", "highlights": [ "Location of the CCTV upgrade project and the council properties at 26 Endeavour Close and 89-91 Tamar Street.", "Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.", "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage.", "Keeps the property in council control for now and may affect future tenancy or service use in central Ballina.", "May influence local land use, availability of community or commercial space, and council asset management.", "CCTV upgrades in Ballina can now move ahead under grant deadlines." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "CCTV network upgrade scope confirmed", "detail": "Council confirmed the scope of the Ballina Community Safety Infrastructure Upgrade - CCTV Network in line with Matryx Pty Ltd recommendations so implementation can proceed within Federal Government grant conditions and timelines.", "resident_relevance": "Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "26 Endeavour Close to remain available for lease interest rather than immediate sale", "detail": "Council approved a $60,000 ex GST exit payment to Unit Committee TS Lismore Inc after lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close, Ballina, funded from the Property Development Reserve, and resolved to call for expressions of interest to lease the site on an as-is or purpose-built basis. Council will also assist with interim boat storage for Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club Inc at Cawarra Park or another location, subject to the leasing outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "89-91 Tamar Street to be retained and leased", "detail": "A proposal to sell 89-91 Tamar Street, Ballina was defeated. Council instead adopted the retain-and-lease option, subject to further reporting to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Keeps the property in council control for now and may affect future tenancy or service use in central Ballina.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Property strategy for council-owned sites", "detail": "Council debated sale versus lease options for 26 Endeavour Close and 89-91 Tamar Street, with final decisions favouring leasing pathways and further reporting rather than immediate sale in Ballina.", "resident_relevance": "May influence local land use, availability of community or commercial space, and council asset management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "CCTV upgrades in Ballina can now move ahead under grant deadlines.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "victoria-street", "name": "Victoria Street", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/victoria-street/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-01-27 16:00", "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "summary": "Raised over lane reductions and traffic delays exiting toward Collins Street.", "highlights": [ "Raised over lane reductions and traffic delays exiting toward Collins Street.", "Part of the development site address at 28-34 Victoria Street, Burwood.", "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes.", "Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.", "Could affect market access, nearby traders, traffic and street use in central Hobart.", "Directly affects drivers, bus operations, businesses, cinema visitors, people with disability access needs, and active transport users." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Collins Street trial issues deferred for further consideration", "detail": "A motion seeking urgent fixes to safety, access and traffic issues arising from the Transforming Collins Street trial, plus public messaging about e-scooters in separated bike lanes, was deferred to the Hobart Workshop Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "title": "DA.2025.66 approved", "detail": "The panel approved development application DA.2025.66 for alterations and additions to three multi-storey buildings within an approved mixed-use development at 28-34 Victoria Street, 21 George Street and 17 George Street, Burwood, subject to the conditions in Council’s Assessment Report as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Farmers Market relocation investigation", "detail": "In public question time and questions without notice, councillors and a resident raised the possible move of the Farmers Market from Bathurst Street to Collins Street. The CEO said Council had workshopped the proposal and requested more investigation, including wind advice, with an update scheduled for the Hobart Workshop Committee next month.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect market access, nearby traders, traffic and street use in central Hobart.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Collins Street transport and safety concerns", "detail": "Issues raised included turning space at Collins and Harrington Streets, removal of a drop zone outside Village Cinema, Victoria Street traffic lane changes, and illegal e-scooter use in separated bike lanes.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects drivers, bus operations, businesses, cinema visitors, people with disability access needs, and active transport users.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "No immediate resolution on Collins Street trial complaints; further review will occur through the Hobart Workshop Committee.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "text": "Further investigation continues into a possible Farmers Market move to Collins Street, with workshop consideration flagged for next month.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "kantara-road-canton-beach", "name": "Kantara Road, Canton Beach", "type": "road/locality", "area_path": "areas/kantara-road-canton-beach/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "summary": "Part of the refused mixed use development site.", "highlights": [ "Part of the refused mixed use development site.", "Residents and nearby businesses in Somersby may be affected by industrial development activity, site operations and compliance conditions attached to the consent.", "This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case.", "Residents near Canton Beach will not see this proposed larger mixed use redevelopment proceed in its current form.", "Submitters and relevant service authorities will be formally informed of the outcome.", "Approved industrial development at 53 Gindurra Road, Somersby will proceed subject to conditions." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Concrete batching plant approved at Somersby", "detail": "The Panel granted consent to DA/4341/2022 at 53 Gindurra Road, Somersby for a concrete batching plant, including a new drive thru area, overhead cement silos, aggregate bins, feed conveyor and dual stump stand, subject to Council’s recommended conditions with amendments to the application description and certification wording.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses in Somersby may be affected by industrial development activity, site operations and compliance conditions attached to the consent.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Subdivision approved at Booker Bay", "detail": "The Panel approved DA/1009/2024 for 264-266 Booker Bay Road, Booker Bay, with conditions. The Panel also accepted the written justification for contravening the development standard for lot sizes for dual occupancies under the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022.", "resident_relevance": "This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "5-storey mixed use development refused at Canton Beach", "detail": "The Panel refused DA/1904/2023 for land at 9, 10 Beach Parade, 1, 3, 5 Crossingham Street, and 1, 3, 5, 7 Kantara Road, Canton Beach. The refusal cited non-compliance with apartment design and planning controls, incompatibility with the site, and that the proposal was not in the public interest.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near Canton Beach will not see this proposed larger mixed use redevelopment proceed in its current form.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Notification following refusal", "detail": "Following the Canton Beach refusal, Council is to notify people who made written submissions and advise AUSGRID of the decision.", "resident_relevance": "Submitters and relevant service authorities will be formally informed of the outcome.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Approved industrial development at 53 Gindurra Road, Somersby will proceed subject to conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "The proposed 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach was refused and will not proceed as lodged.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Council will notify submitters about the Canton Beach refusal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "tuggerawong", "name": "Tuggerawong", "type": "locality", "area_path": "areas/tuggerawong/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Stage 5 of the foreshore shared path project was updated.", "highlights": [ "Stage 5 of the foreshore shared path project was updated.", "Shared pathway project update noted in deferred infrastructure business.", "Tuggerawong residents and path users may benefit from progress on the foreshore shared path project.", "Decisions on several service, infrastructure and policy matters were postponed, delaying final outcomes for affected communities.", "The project affects local walking and cycling access along the foreshore.", "Tuggerawong residents may benefit from continued progress on the foreshore shared path." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Tuggerawong Shared Path Stage 5 update noted", "detail": "The committee noted the update on the grant and developer contribution funded Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path Stage 5 project and agreed that interested councillors could attend a site visit before the Ordinary Council meeting on 26 August 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Tuggerawong residents and path users may benefit from progress on the foreshore shared path project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Multiple items deferred to 22 July 2025", "detail": "Council deferred parts of the Environment and Planning Committee agenda and the Infrastructure and Assets Committee agenda, including backflow prevention, building near water and sewer assets, public toilet strategy, Tuggerawong shared pathway update, Winney Bay safety barriers, asbestos policy, MacMasters Beach coastal protection matters and draft flood risk management policy.", "resident_relevance": "Decisions on several service, infrastructure and policy matters were postponed, delaying final outcomes for affected communities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Foreshore shared path delivery in Tuggerawong", "detail": "Council provided an update on Stage 5 of the Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path project, which is funded by grants and developer contributions.", "resident_relevance": "The project affects local walking and cycling access along the foreshore.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Tuggerawong residents may benefit from continued progress on the foreshore shared path.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "wyong-administration-building", "name": "Wyong Administration Building", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/wyong-administration-building/", "meeting_count": 3, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Location of the next scheduled committee meeting.", "highlights": [ "Location of the next scheduled committee meeting.", "Location of the next committee meeting on 9 September 2025.", "Location announced for the next meeting.", "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions.", "Flood-prone property owners, builders, and applicants may want to review and comment during exhibition." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Draft Flood Risk Management Policy to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council endorse the draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, amend it to reflect a 35-year house life and 50-year life for other buildings, and review the policy every 5 years.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Flood policy consultation", "detail": "The draft flood policy is to be exhibited for 42 days with specific building life assumptions added before consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Flood-prone property owners, builders, and applicants may want to review and comment during exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "mannering-park", "name": "Mannering Park", "type": "locality", "area_path": "areas/mannering-park/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Land acquisition approved for a shared pathway linking Mannering Park and Chain Valley Bay.", "highlights": [ "Land acquisition approved for a shared pathway linking Mannering Park and Chain Valley Bay.", "Locality affected by the approved development application.", "Supports delivery of an active transport link and may affect nearby landowners.", "Confirms a development approval for an industrial use in Mannering Park, which may affect nearby land use, traffic, amenity and site activity.", "Property owners near Davistown Road, Saratoga and the Mannering Park shared pathway corridor may be affected by land acquisition processes.", "An industrial storage shed has been approved at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Land acquisition approved for Mannering Park shared pathway", "detail": "Council approved acquisition of land in Mannering Park for a shared pathway linking Mannering Park and Chain Valley Bay, with authority to negotiate purchase or pursue compulsory acquisition if needed under the Just Terms framework.", "resident_relevance": "Supports delivery of an active transport link and may affect nearby landowners.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "DA/71/2024 approved for industrial storage shed", "detail": "The Panel granted consent to DA/71/2024 at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, for the construction and use of an industrial storage shed, subject to conditions in the assessment report with amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms a development approval for an industrial use in Mannering Park, which may affect nearby land use, traffic, amenity and site activity.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Property owners near Davistown Road, Saratoga and the Mannering Park shared pathway corridor may be affected by land acquisition processes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "text": "An industrial storage shed has been approved at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "davistown-road-saratoga", "name": "Davistown Road, Saratoga", "type": "road/locality", "area_path": "areas/davistown-road-saratoga/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Land acquisition approved for road widening, pathway, and drainage upgrades.", "highlights": [ "Land acquisition approved for road widening, pathway, and drainage upgrades.", "Land acquisition approved for road widening, pathway and drainage upgrades.", "Relevant to road safety, drainage, walking access, and affected property owners in Saratoga.", "Saratoga residents may see progress toward improved road, drainage and shared access infrastructure.", "Property owners near Davistown Road, Saratoga and the Mannering Park shared pathway corridor may be affected by land acquisition processes.", "Road, pathway and drainage upgrades on Davistown Road in Saratoga moved forward through land acquisition approval." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Land acquisition approved for Davistown Road, Saratoga upgrades", "detail": "Council approved acquisition of land along Davistown Road, Saratoga, for road widening to enable road, pathway, and drainage upgrades, with authority to negotiate purchase or pursue compulsory acquisition if required.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to road safety, drainage, walking access, and affected property owners in Saratoga.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Land acquisition approved for Davistown Road Saratoga upgrades", "detail": "Council approved acquisition of parts of several lots for road widening to enable road, pathway and drainage upgrades on Davistown Road, Saratoga, including authority to negotiate purchase and, if needed, pursue compulsory acquisition under the Just Terms Act.", "resident_relevance": "Saratoga residents may see progress toward improved road, drainage and shared access infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Property owners near Davistown Road, Saratoga and the Mannering Park shared pathway corridor may be affected by land acquisition processes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "text": "Road, pathway and drainage upgrades on Davistown Road in Saratoga moved forward through land acquisition approval.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "mangrove-mountain", "name": "Mangrove Mountain", "type": "locality", "area_path": "areas/mangrove-mountain/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Toilets to be upgraded and advisory sub-committee terms adopted.", "highlights": [ "Toilets to be upgraded and advisory sub-committee terms adopted.", "Subject of the advisory sub-committee terms of reference.", "Affects access to public toilets, amenities quality, and which facilities stay open, move, or are upgraded.", "Affects how Council will engage on Mangrove Mountain matters through a formal advisory sub-committee.", "Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings.", "Council is moving governance arrangements forward for coastal/floodplain risk and Mangrove Mountain advisory work." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Public Toilet Strategy adopted with site-specific amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Public Toilet Strategy with amendments including retaining toilets at Bush Street Reserve, Norah Head; Bluebell Park, Berkeley Vale; and Hardys Bay/Killcare, relocating the Walter and Edith Denniss Park toilet to Terilbah Reserve at The Entrance North, adding liquid soap and sanitary bins across the network subject to vandalism issues, and making 31 additional sports amenities available for general community use. Mangrove Mountain toilets are to be upgraded with a septic system and handwashing by June 2027.", "resident_relevance": "Affects access to public toilets, amenities quality, and which facilities stay open, move, or are upgraded.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee terms recommended", "detail": "After a failed amendment motion, the committee recommended Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee as attached to the report.", "resident_relevance": "Affects how Council will engage on Mangrove Mountain matters through a formal advisory sub-committee.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Environment and Planning Committee outcomes adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee and endorsed the Draft Policy for Keeping of Animals and the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Council is moving governance arrangements forward for coastal/floodplain risk and Mangrove Mountain advisory work.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "macmasters-beach", "name": "MacMasters Beach", "type": "suburb/beach", "area_path": "areas/macmasters-beach/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Temporary coastal protection works matter deferred.", "highlights": [ "Temporary coastal protection works matter deferred.", "Coastal protection, foreshore risk, arborist assessment, and coastal management actions.", "Decisions on several service, infrastructure and policy matters were postponed, delaying final outcomes for affected communities.", "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach.", "Relevant to beach access, public safety, and future coastal works at MacMasters Beach.", "MacMasters Beach residents and visitors may see further planning and possible future works on coastal protection and foreshore safety." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Multiple items deferred to 22 July 2025", "detail": "Council deferred parts of the Environment and Planning Committee agenda and the Infrastructure and Assets Committee agenda, including backflow prevention, building near water and sewer assets, public toilet strategy, Tuggerawong shared pathway update, Winney Bay safety barriers, asbestos policy, MacMasters Beach coastal protection matters and draft flood risk management policy.", "resident_relevance": "Decisions on several service, infrastructure and policy matters were postponed, delaying final outcomes for affected communities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "MacMasters Beach coastal protection and management actions endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended extending the current Coast and Estuary grant to 31 December 2026, adding a future temporary coastal protection works action into the Open Coast Coastal Management Program, noting a coastal risk and options assessment for Marine Parade, seeking an arborist risk assessment for Norfolk Island Pines near the surf club, disconnecting the beach shower, considering funded actions in 2025-26, and making MacMasters Beach coastal management a standing subcommittee agenda item.", "resident_relevance": "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "MacMasters Beach foreshore risk and infrastructure", "detail": "Discussion covered temporary coastal protection works, grant timing, arborist assessment of foreshore Norfolk Island Pines, Marine Parade coastal risk assessment, and the beach shower connection.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to beach access, public safety, and future coastal works at MacMasters Beach.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "MacMasters Beach residents and visitors may see further planning and possible future works on coastal protection and foreshore safety.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "saddle-road", "name": "Saddle Road", "type": "road corridor", "area_path": "areas/saddle-road/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "summary": "Future traffic reduction and possible pedestrian-bicycle reuse investigation.", "highlights": [ "Future traffic reduction and possible pedestrian-bicycle reuse investigation.", "Proposed to avoid heavy vehicle detours where possible and apply temporary speed reduction and traffic calming during works.", "This could change traffic access, safety, and active transport connections around the Saddle Road precinct.", "This responds to local concerns about road safety, traffic volumes, and heavy vehicle impacts during works.", "Possible future traffic changes may affect Saddle Road, Mullumbimby Road and nearby access arrangements.", "Detour management for Mullumbimby Road works may affect Saddle Road, Myocum Road, Coolamon Scenic Drive, Ocean Shores, Ewingsdale, and Mullumbimby traffic conditions." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Saddle Road future use investigation endorsed", "detail": "Council will investigate reducing or removing through traffic on Saddle Road after Mullumbimby Road works, consider long-term conversion to a pedestrian and bicycle corridor, and consult local landowners.", "resident_relevance": "This could change traffic access, safety, and active transport connections around the Saddle Road precinct.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mullumbimby roadworks detour concerns raised", "detail": "Council supported consideration of detours for Mullumbimby Road works via Myocum Road rather than Saddle Road or Coolamon Scenic Drive, with temporary signage, a 40 km/h speed limit on Saddle Road, and traffic calming measures requested during detour use.", "resident_relevance": "This responds to local concerns about road safety, traffic volumes, and heavy vehicle impacts during works.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Possible future traffic changes may affect Saddle Road, Mullumbimby Road and nearby access arrangements.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "text": "Detour management for Mullumbimby Road works may affect Saddle Road, Myocum Road, Coolamon Scenic Drive, Ocean Shores, Ewingsdale, and Mullumbimby traffic conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "talofa", "name": "Talofa", "type": "locality", "area_path": "areas/talofa/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Intersection upgrade signage and line marking endorsed for 533 Bangalow Road.", "highlights": [ "Intersection upgrade signage and line marking endorsed for 533 Bangalow Road.", "Approved dual occupancy development at 7 Tinderbox Road.", "Affects road safety and traffic movements in the Talofa area.", "Enables a housing development proposal to proceed in Talofa, with conditions attached.", "A dual occupancy project at 7 Tinderbox Road, Talofa was approved subject to conditions." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Bangalow Road intersection upgrade signage endorsed at Talofa", "detail": "Council adopted the Local Traffic Committee recommendation to endorse regulatory signage and line marking for the intersection upgrade at 533 Bangalow Road, Talofa.", "resident_relevance": "Affects road safety and traffic movements in the Talofa area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "Tinderbox Road Talofa dual occupancy approved", "detail": "Council granted consent to DA 10.2024.490.1 for a detached dual occupancy involving an existing dwelling, a new dwelling, a carport/workshop and removal of 6 trees at 7 Tinderbox Road, Talofa, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables a housing development proposal to proceed in Talofa, with conditions attached.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "A dual occupancy project at 7 Tinderbox Road, Talofa was approved subject to conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "riverwood-local-centre", "name": "Riverwood Local Centre", "type": "local centre", "area_path": "areas/riverwood-local-centre/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Draft master plan endorsed for public exhibition.", "highlights": [ "Draft master plan endorsed for public exhibition.", "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "Riverwood residents can expect a public exhibition period of at least 28 days for the local centre master plan." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Riverwood Local Centre master plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.", "resident_relevance": "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed", "detail": "Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.", "resident_relevance": "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public exhibition of strategic planning documents", "detail": "Multiple planning items were endorsed to move to public exhibition following committee consideration, including Riverwood, Mortdale and the affordable housing planning proposal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Riverwood residents can expect a public exhibition period of at least 28 days for the local centre master plan.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "mortdale", "name": "Mortdale", "type": "suburb", "area_path": "areas/mortdale/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Planning proposal, DCP amendment and parking matters considered.", "highlights": [ "Planning proposal, DCP amendment and parking matters considered.", "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "Mortdale residents may see proposed changes to planning controls and development rules exhibited after gateway approval." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed", "detail": "Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.", "resident_relevance": "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "detail": "Council received and noted the report on Mortdale Village Parking.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public exhibition of strategic planning documents", "detail": "Multiple planning items were endorsed to move to public exhibition following committee consideration, including Riverwood, Mortdale and the affordable housing planning proposal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Mortdale residents may see proposed changes to planning controls and development rules exhibited after gateway approval.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "mortdale-village", "name": "Mortdale Village", "type": "local centre", "area_path": "areas/mortdale-village/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Parking report was received and noted.", "highlights": [ "Parking report was received and noted.", "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "Mortdale residents may see proposed changes to planning controls and development rules exhibited after gateway approval." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed", "detail": "Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.", "resident_relevance": "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "detail": "Council received and noted the report on Mortdale Village Parking.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public exhibition of strategic planning documents", "detail": "Multiple planning items were endorsed to move to public exhibition following committee consideration, including Riverwood, Mortdale and the affordable housing planning proposal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Mortdale residents may see proposed changes to planning controls and development rules exhibited after gateway approval.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "railway-parade-kogarah", "name": "Railway Parade, Kogarah", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/railway-parade-kogarah/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "25 Mar 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "summary": "Proposed accessible parking and motorbike parking changes on the eastern side of the street.", "highlights": [ "Proposed accessible parking and motorbike parking changes on the eastern side of the street.", "Improves access for people with disability and changes general parking availability on this section of Railway Parade.", "Changes curbside parking allocation for riders, drivers, and loading activity in the area.", "Residents, visitors, businesses, and road users may see changed parking conditions on this street.", "A section of Railway Parade, Kogarah is set to lose some general timed parking to provide an accessible parking space.", "A section of loading zone on Railway Parade, Kogarah is set to become motorbike parking." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Accessible parking proposed on Railway Parade, Kogarah", "detail": "The forum supported converting 6 metres of existing 1P time-restricted parking on the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah into an accessible parking zone, in line with the plan in the report.", "resident_relevance": "Improves access for people with disability and changes general parking availability on this section of Railway Parade.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Motorbike parking proposed on Railway Parade, Kogarah", "detail": "The forum supported converting 3 metres of an existing loading zone on the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah into a motorbike parking zone, in line with the plan in the report.", "resident_relevance": "Changes curbside parking allocation for riders, drivers, and loading activity in the area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Railway Parade parking reallocation", "detail": "Two separate changes were considered for the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah: one new accessible parking zone and one new motorbike parking zone.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors, businesses, and road users may see changed parking conditions on this street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "A section of Railway Parade, Kogarah is set to lose some general timed parking to provide an accessible parking space.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A section of loading zone on Railway Parade, Kogarah is set to become motorbike parking.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "moore-park-beverley-park", "name": "Moore Park, Beverley Park", "type": "parkland/project area", "area_path": "areas/moore-park-beverley-park/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Part of council land to be reclassified from community to operational land", "highlights": [ "Part of council land to be reclassified from community to operational land", "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "Earlier waste collection start times will affect some residents in Riverwood, Blakehurst, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Earlier waste collection start times will affect some residents in Riverwood, Blakehurst, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "rayner-lane-lennox-head", "name": "Rayner Lane, Lennox Head", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/rayner-lane-lennox-head/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Requested additional shared zone signage near Ross Park.", "highlights": [ "Requested additional shared zone signage near Ross Park.", "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "Traffic and pedestrian signage in Rayner Lane may be reviewed." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Traffic and pedestrian signage in Rayner Lane may be reviewed.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "A future pathway link between Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village would need concept design and stakeholder consultation before progressing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "pacific-parade-lennox-head", "name": "Pacific Parade, Lennox Head", "type": "road/service area", "area_path": "areas/pacific-parade-lennox-head/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 4, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Raised in camping, off-leash dog, amenity and waste collection discussions.", "highlights": [ "Raised in camping, off-leash dog, amenity and waste collection discussions.", "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "Relevant to public space use, amenity and local compliance concerns.", "Affects cleanliness and public amenity in busy coastal areas." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Camping on Pacific Parade and Park Lane", "detail": "The committee considered camping issues on Pacific Parade and Park Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to public space use, amenity and local compliance concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Pacific Parade amenities and holiday waste collection", "detail": "The committee discussed amenities and waste collection over the holiday period. A post-meeting note says public bin services are monitored and increased during peak visitation, with service levels to continue being adjusted to reduce overflowing bins.", "resident_relevance": "Affects cleanliness and public amenity in busy coastal areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "A future pathway link between Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village would need concept design and stakeholder consultation before progressing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "park-lane-lennox-head", "name": "Park Lane, Lennox Head", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/park-lane-lennox-head/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Raised in discussion about camping.", "highlights": [ "Raised in discussion about camping.", "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "A future pathway link between Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village would need concept design and stakeholder consultation before progressing." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "A future pathway link between Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village would need concept design and stakeholder consultation before progressing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "lake-ainsworth-lennox-head", "name": "Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head", "type": "locality", "area_path": "areas/lake-ainsworth-lennox-head/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Discussed as part of a possible pathway connection to the village centre.", "highlights": [ "Discussed as part of a possible pathway connection to the village centre.", "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "A future pathway link between Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village would need concept design and stakeholder consultation before progressing." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "A future pathway link between Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village would need concept design and stakeholder consultation before progressing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "lennox-head", "name": "Lennox Head", "type": "town", "area_path": "areas/lennox-head/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-11", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "summary": "West Lennox Palms was removed from SUGAs for further examination.", "highlights": [ "West Lennox Palms was removed from SUGAs for further examination.", "Location of shared zone discussion and roundabout linemarking update.", "May affect road safety treatments and driver/pedestrian awareness in the shared zone area.", "Potential urban growth in these areas is not proceeding as proposed and will return to Council later.", "Residents and drivers may see upcoming road marking works at this roundabout.", "Some potential urban growth areas at North Kinvara, Cumbalum, and West Lennox Palms were pulled back for further review." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Lennox Head Shared Zone safety advice", "detail": "The forum recommended that Police continue regular patrols in the area and that Council investigate painting the approach ramp a different colour to distinguish it from the road surface.", "resident_relevance": "May affect road safety treatments and driver/pedestrian awareness in the shared zone area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Three growth areas removed for further examination", "detail": "Council removed Precinct B North Kinvara, Precinct C Cumbalum, and West Lennox Palms, Lennox Head from the identified SUGAs and requested they be reported back for further examination.", "resident_relevance": "Potential urban growth in these areas is not proceeding as proposed and will return to Council later.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Byron Street / The Coast Road roundabout linemarking", "detail": "Linemarking at the roundabout in Lennox Head was listed as scheduled for the next month.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and drivers may see upcoming road marking works at this roundabout.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Some potential urban growth areas at North Kinvara, Cumbalum, and West Lennox Palms were pulled back for further review.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Continued police patrols are expected in the Lennox Head Shared Zone area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "Road marking works are expected at the Byron Street/The Coast Road roundabout in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "broadarrow-road-riverwood", "name": "Broadarrow Road, Riverwood", "type": "street", "area_path": "areas/broadarrow-road-riverwood/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Permanent earlier waste collection start time recommended.", "highlights": [ "Permanent earlier waste collection start time recommended.", "Drivers near the leisure centre and nearby intersection may see clearer sight lines and changed parking availability.", "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Parking restriction change near Sans Souci Leisure Centre", "detail": "The committee recommended installing a 10m No Stopping zone on the northern side of Morshead Drive south of Rickard Road, South Hurstville.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers near the leisure centre and nearby intersection may see clearer sight lines and changed parking availability.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Earlier waste collection trial and permanent start-time changes", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial of earlier waste collection starts on parts of Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road, with resident notification, complaint monitoring and the General Manager able to revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur. It also recommended permanent earlier start times on Broadarrow Road, Connells Point Road, Forest Road, Dover Park East and Swanns Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "carss-park-aquatic-facility", "name": "Carss Park Aquatic Facility", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/carss-park-aquatic-facility/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-26", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "summary": "Subject of a committee update report.", "highlights": [ "Subject of a committee update report.", "Residents and sporting users may be affected by future planning, delivery or access changes relating to this aquatic facility.", "Sporting clubs and facility users may have an opportunity to provide feedback on how amenities and storage facilities are managed.", "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.", "Carss Park Aquatic Facility remains an active Council project area to watch for future updates." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Carss Park Aquatic Facility update noted", "detail": "The committee received and noted an update from the Executive Manager City Futures on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and sporting users may be affected by future planning, delivery or access changes relating to this aquatic facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community consultation to be undertaken on sporting amenities and storage management", "detail": "The committee noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities, noted that Council officers will conduct broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model, and noted that a future report will go to Council on the consultation outcomes.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and facility users may have an opportunity to provide feedback on how amenities and storage facilities are managed.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Council sports facility planning and works", "detail": "Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.", "resident_relevance": "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Carss Park Aquatic Facility remains an active Council project area to watch for future updates.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "collins-street", "name": "Collins Street", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/collins-street/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 5, "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "summary": "Subject of a withdrawn motion about relocating private bus company stopping activity.", "highlights": [ "Subject of a withdrawn motion about relocating private bus company stopping activity.", "Subject of the Transforming Collins Street trial, possible Farmers Market relocation, bike lanes and access concerns.", "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes.", "May affect local traffic, walking, cycling and street access in Mount Nelson.", "Relevant to road use, safety and active transport in the central city area.", "No immediate change to current private bus use on Collins Street." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Collins Street trial issues deferred for further consideration", "detail": "A motion seeking urgent fixes to safety, access and traffic issues arising from the Transforming Collins Street trial, plus public messaging about e-scooters in separated bike lanes, was deferred to the Hobart Workshop Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Mount Nelson Local Area Mobility Plan", "detail": "Listed on the agenda and also referenced in a recent council workshop.", "resident_relevance": "May affect local traffic, walking, cycling and street access in Mount Nelson.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Argyle/Campbell Street bike lanes review", "detail": "A twelve-month review of the Argyle/Campbell Street bike lanes was listed on the agenda, but no decision is clearly captured in the extract.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to road use, safety and active transport in the central city area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Collins Street private bus stop relocation proposal withdrawn", "detail": "A motion concerning relocation of private bus activity from Collins Street was withdrawn with the seconder’s consent after officer advice said broader removal of buses from Collins Street was not warranted.", "resident_relevance": "No immediate change to current private bus use on Collins Street.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Farmers Market relocation investigation", "detail": "In public question time and questions without notice, councillors and a resident raised the possible move of the Farmers Market from Bathurst Street to Collins Street. The CEO said Council had workshopped the proposal and requested more investigation, including wind advice, with an update scheduled for the Hobart Workshop Committee next month.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect market access, nearby traders, traffic and street use in central Hobart.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Collins Street transport and safety concerns", "detail": "Issues raised included turning space at Collins and Harrington Streets, removal of a drop zone outside Village Cinema, Victoria Street traffic lane changes, and illegal e-scooter use in separated bike lanes.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects drivers, bus operations, businesses, cinema visitors, people with disability access needs, and active transport users.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "No immediate change was made to Collins Street private bus arrangements because the motion was withdrawn.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "text": "No immediate resolution on Collins Street trial complaints; further review will occur through the Hobart Workshop Committee.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "text": "Further investigation continues into a possible Farmers Market move to Collins Street, with workshop consideration flagged for next month.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "burwood-town-centre", "name": "Burwood Town Centre", "type": "centre", "area_path": "areas/burwood-town-centre/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "summary": "Identified as a high-density area affected by apartment liveability planning changes.", "highlights": [ "Identified as a high-density area affected by apartment liveability planning changes.", "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition.", "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "This is a civic identity and governance change that may influence how Burwood is promoted and recognised.", "Council branding and public-facing materials may gradually change to \"Burwood City Council\".", "New apartment developments will be subject to updated liveability provisions in the Burwood DCP." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Trading name change to \"Burwood City Council\"", "detail": "Council resolved to register the business/trading name \"Burwood City Council\" and progressively implement it across Council operations, while continuing to pursue a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales once required criteria are met, including an LGA-wide survey.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.", "resident_relevance": "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "City status pathway", "detail": "The meeting considered two pathways to establishing city status: a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales and a trading-name change. Council proceeded with the trading-name pathway while continuing the formal process.", "resident_relevance": "This is a civic identity and governance change that may influence how Burwood is promoted and recognised.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Council branding and public-facing materials may gradually change to \"Burwood City Council\".", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "New apartment developments will be subject to updated liveability provisions in the Burwood DCP.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "conder-street-burwood", "name": "Conder Street, Burwood", "type": "street", "area_path": "areas/conder-street-burwood/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 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17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.", "resident_relevance": "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "City status pathway", "detail": "The meeting considered two pathways to establishing city status: a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales and a trading-name change. Council proceeded with the trading-name pathway while continuing the formal process.", "resident_relevance": "This is a civic identity and governance change that may influence how Burwood is promoted and recognised.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Council branding and public-facing materials may gradually change to \"Burwood City Council\".", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "text": "New apartment developments will be subject to updated liveability provisions in the Burwood DCP.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "mcleod-road-merrylands", "name": "McLeod Road, Merrylands", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/mcleod-road-merrylands/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-02-04", "latest_meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "summary": "Approved location for a temporary works zone at a redevelopment site frontage.", "highlights": [ "Approved location for a temporary works zone at a redevelopment site frontage.", "Residents and road users near the redevelopment site may see temporary parking and traffic changes during construction.", "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns.", "Temporary works-zone restrictions will affect kerbside use and traffic on McLeod Road, Merrylands during redevelopment works." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Works Zone approved on McLeod Road, Merrylands", "detail": "A 15m long 'Works Zone' operating 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday was approved on the frontage of a redevelopment site on McLeod Road, Merrylands for 4 months, with possible extension subject to Council's standard conditions. The applicant must pay the applicable works zone fees.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and road users near the redevelopment site may see temporary parking and traffic changes during construction.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "title": "Roundabout recommended for Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn", "detail": "The forum recommended approval of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Park Road, Mt Auburn Road and Angus Avenue. Council is to prepare design plans, send them to Transport for NSW for concurrence, include construction in a future Capital Works Program, and notify affected residents of the consultation outcome.", "resident_relevance": "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Temporary works-zone restrictions will affect kerbside use and traffic on McLeod Road, Merrylands during redevelopment works.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "belgium-street-auburn", "name": "Belgium Street, Auburn", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/belgium-street-auburn/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 3, "last_updated": "2026-02-04", "latest_meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "summary": "Subject of ongoing resident concerns about road width.", "highlights": [ "Subject of ongoing resident concerns about road width.", "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns.", "Berala residents and businesses should be aware the matter was discussed, but no new implementation decision is recorded in the extracted text.", "Parents, students and drivers in Bolton Street may see updated school-zone speed signage and traffic management.", "Residents in these streets may receive consultation material or be asked for feedback on proposed transport changes.", "Local residents may see further follow-up on access or safety concerns, but no formal decision was recorded here." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Roundabout recommended for Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn", "detail": "The forum recommended approval of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Park Road, Mt Auburn Road and Angus Avenue. Council is to prepare design plans, send them to Transport for NSW for concurrence, include construction in a future Capital Works Program, and notify affected residents of the consultation outcome.", "resident_relevance": "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "title": "Berala pedestrian shopping centre item noted", "detail": "For Item CLTF-26-013, Lidbury Street, Berala - Provision of a Pedestrian Shopping Centre, the forum recommended that the information in the report be noted.", "resident_relevance": "Berala residents and businesses should be aware the matter was discussed, but no new implementation decision is recorded in the extracted text.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "40km/h school zone outside St Anthony's Coptic College, Guildford", "detail": "Transport for NSW has recently approved a 40km/h school zone in Bolton Street, Guildford outside St Anthony's Coptic College. New signage has been installed, and Council officers will review existing speed signage and liaise with Transport for NSW on any further updates needed.", "resident_relevance": "Parents, students and drivers in Bolton Street may see updated school-zone speed signage and traffic management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Community consultation progressing in Granville and South Granville", "detail": "Following earlier endorsed reports CLTF-25-242, CLTF-25-243 and CLTF-25-244, Council has commenced community consultation for matters affecting Charles Street, Redfern Street and Lavinia Street.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in these streets may receive consultation material or be asked for feedback on proposed transport changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Belgium Street, Auburn road width concerns", "detail": "A councillor asked about ongoing concerns regarding the road width of Belgium Street, Auburn. Council officers advised they will meet with the resident in the near future to discuss the issue.", "resident_relevance": "Local residents may see further follow-up on access or safety concerns, but no formal decision was recorded here.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "A proposed Auburn roundabout may proceed to design, TfNSW concurrence and future capital works funding, with resident notification to follow.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "text": "School-zone signage has changed in Bolton Street, Guildford and may be updated further after Council review.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "macdonalds-road-lisarow", "name": "Macdonalds Road, Lisarow", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/macdonalds-road-lisarow/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Traffic concerns and safety improvement opportunities were considered.", "highlights": [ "Traffic concerns and safety improvement opportunities were considered.", "Lisarow residents and road users may be affected by future traffic or safety improvements on Macdonalds Road.", "Phegans Bay residents may be affected by future road alignment changes, but the extracted text does not include the detailed resolution wording.", "Residents can expect this corridor to remain under review for possible safety improvements.", "Macdonalds Road users in Lisarow may see future traffic and safety measures." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Macdonalds Road traffic and safety report noted", "detail": "The committee noted the report on identified actions and opportunities to improve traffic and safety outcomes on Macdonalds Road, Lisarow.", "resident_relevance": "Lisarow residents and road users may be affected by future traffic or safety improvements on Macdonalds Road.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Monastir Road realignment item considered", "detail": "The committee considered an information item on the realignment of Monastir Road, Phegans Bay, recorded as resolution IAC18/25.", "resident_relevance": "Phegans Bay residents may be affected by future road alignment changes, but the extracted text does not include the detailed resolution wording.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Traffic safety in Lisarow", "detail": "Council reported on actions and opportunities to improve traffic and safety outcomes on Macdonalds Road.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect this corridor to remain under review for possible safety improvements.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Macdonalds Road users in Lisarow may see future traffic and safety measures.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "monastir-road-phegans-bay", "name": "Monastir Road, Phegans Bay", "type": "road", "area_path": "areas/monastir-road-phegans-bay/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "An information item on road realignment was considered.", "highlights": [ "An information item on road realignment was considered.", "Lisarow residents and road users may be affected by future traffic or safety improvements on Macdonalds Road.", "Phegans Bay residents may be affected by future road alignment changes, but the extracted text does not include the detailed resolution wording.", "Residents in Phegans Bay may be affected by future Monastir Road realignment decisions." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Macdonalds Road traffic and safety report noted", "detail": "The committee noted the report on identified actions and opportunities to improve traffic and safety outcomes on Macdonalds Road, Lisarow.", "resident_relevance": "Lisarow residents and road users may be affected by future traffic or safety improvements on Macdonalds Road.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Monastir Road realignment item considered", "detail": "The committee considered an information item on the realignment of Monastir Road, Phegans Bay, recorded as resolution IAC18/25.", "resident_relevance": "Phegans Bay residents may be affected by future road alignment changes, but the extracted text does not include the detailed resolution wording.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "Residents in Phegans Bay may be affected by future Monastir Road realignment decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "central-coast-warnervale-airport", "name": "Central Coast (Warnervale) Airport", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/central-coast-warnervale-airport/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Potential site of a future air show, with operator selection process underway.", "highlights": [ "Potential site of a future air show, with operator selection process underway.", "This strategy work may shape future economic growth, tourism planning, and related council priorities across the Central Coast.", "Residents near Warnervale Airport and across the Central Coast may be affected by a future air show through event activity, local business opportunities, traffic, and noise considerations.", "The discussion signals areas of industry focus that may influence development and investment conversations in the region.", "Warnervale remains a key focus area through business precinct planning and airport-related event discussions." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan update noted", "detail": "The committee resolved to note the project update for the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan.", "resident_relevance": "This strategy work may shape future economic growth, tourism planning, and related council priorities across the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Future Warnervale air show operator process commenced", "detail": "The committee noted that action has been taken to begin selecting a suitable operator for a future air show at Central Coast (Warnervale) Airport, with the committee to consider whether to proceed at its next meeting.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near Warnervale Airport and across the Central Coast may be affected by a future air show through event activity, local business opportunities, traffic, and noise considerations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "UDIA priorities on the Central Coast", "detail": "The Urban Development Institute of Australia presented on its work and priorities on the Central Coast.", "resident_relevance": "The discussion signals areas of industry focus that may influence development and investment conversations in the region.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Warnervale remains a key focus area through business precinct planning and airport-related event discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "coral-street-the-entrance", "name": "Coral Street, The Entrance", "type": "road/locality", "area_path": "areas/coral-street-the-entrance/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "summary": "Site of shop top housing development considered for approval.", "highlights": [ "Site of shop top housing development considered for approval.", "This supports a major mixed-use housing development in The Entrance, subject to conditions and the Panel being satisfied the extra information resolves earlier concerns.", "The proposed boarding house will not proceed in its current form, affecting local housing supply plans and nearby residents concerned about site impacts.", "A 6-storey shop top housing development at The Entrance moved toward approval, subject to conditions and satisfaction of earlier panel concerns." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Approval pathway confirmed for shop top housing at 15-17 Coral Street, The Entrance", "detail": "For DA/1809/2022, the Panel resolved to consider additional information and, if satisfied it addressed issues from the Panel's 14 March 2024 decision, approve the 6-storey shop top housing development with basement parking subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "This supports a major mixed-use housing development in The Entrance, subject to conditions and the Panel being satisfied the extra information resolves earlier concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Refusal of boarding house at 23 Ash Street, Terrigal", "detail": "DA/63370/2021 for a boarding house at 23 Ash Street was refused. The Panel cited non-compliance with Affordable Rental Housing SEPP boarding house controls, including private open space and off-street parking issues, and found the proposal not in the public interest.", "resident_relevance": "The proposed boarding house will not proceed in its current form, affecting local housing supply plans and nearby residents concerned about site impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "A 6-storey shop top housing development at The Entrance moved toward approval, subject to conditions and satisfaction of earlier panel concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ash-street-terrigal", "name": "Ash Street, Terrigal", "type": "road/locality", "area_path": "areas/ash-street-terrigal/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "summary": "Site of refused boarding house proposal.", "highlights": [ "Site of refused boarding house proposal.", "This supports a major mixed-use housing development in The Entrance, subject to conditions and the Panel being satisfied the extra information resolves earlier concerns.", "The proposed boarding house will not proceed in its current form, affecting local housing supply plans and nearby residents concerned about site impacts.", "This indicates community interest and direct public input on the Terrigal boarding house application.", "Two development proposals were refused: one at North Avoca and one at Terrigal." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Approval pathway confirmed for shop top housing at 15-17 Coral Street, The Entrance", "detail": "For DA/1809/2022, the Panel resolved to consider additional information and, if satisfied it addressed issues from the Panel's 14 March 2024 decision, approve the 6-storey shop top housing development with basement parking subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "This supports a major mixed-use housing development in The Entrance, subject to conditions and the Panel being satisfied the extra information resolves earlier concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Refusal of boarding house at 23 Ash Street, Terrigal", "detail": "DA/63370/2021 for a boarding house at 23 Ash Street was refused. The Panel cited non-compliance with Affordable Rental Housing SEPP boarding house controls, including private open space and off-street parking issues, and found the proposal not in the public interest.", "resident_relevance": "The proposed boarding house will not proceed in its current form, affecting local housing supply plans and nearby residents concerned about site impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public forum held for Terrigal boarding house item", "detail": "Speakers addressed the Panel on Item 4.3, with several supporting the recommendation and one speaker on behalf of the applicant opposing it.", "resident_relevance": "This indicates community interest and direct public input on the Terrigal boarding house application.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Two development proposals were refused: one at North Avoca and one at Terrigal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "byron-colab-building-former-byron-district-hospital-site", "name": "Byron CoLab building (former Byron District Hospital site)", "type": "facility/site", "area_path": "areas/byron-colab-building-former-byron-district-hospital-site/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "summary": "Site proposed for feasibility work on key worker housing.", "highlights": [ "Site proposed for feasibility work on key worker housing.", "This could affect future development requirements, parking arrangements, and transport options in central Byron Bay.", "This may increase housing options for essential workers in Byron Bay.", "Future conservation funding or governance models may still be developed, but through a different structure.", "Key worker housing options may expand if the Byron CoLab feasibility work proceeds." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Byron Bay town centre car share planning controls to be exhibited", "detail": "Council agreed to publicly exhibit amendments to DCP Chapter E10 for Byron Bay Town Centre to clarify car share space controls.", "resident_relevance": "This could affect future development requirements, parking arrangements, and transport options in central Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "title": "Key worker housing at Byron CoLab to be pursued", "detail": "Council agreed to progress next steps and a feasibility study for up to 19 co-living style rooms for key workers at the rear of the Byron CoLab building, while seeking government funding.", "resident_relevance": "This may increase housing options for essential workers in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Byron LGA Conservation Trust not proceeding in original form", "detail": "Council decided not to pursue formation of a corporation under section 358 for a conservation trust at this stage, but will investigate other trust models through the Biodiversity and Agricultural Advisory Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Future conservation funding or governance models may still be developed, but through a different structure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Key worker housing options may expand if the Byron CoLab feasibility work proceeds.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "argyle-street-mullumbimby", "name": "Argyle Street, Mullumbimby", "type": "street/site", "area_path": "areas/argyle-street-mullumbimby/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Church site received in-principle support for possible accommodation use.", "highlights": [ "Church site received in-principle support for possible accommodation use.", "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "May support future housing or crisis accommodation opportunities in Mullumbimby.", "People concerned about affordable housing at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby should expect Council to continue backing the project." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Council backed local decision-making on Station Street affordable housing", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for local decision-making, rejected calls for Sydney-based intervention over the affordable housing project at 57 Station Street, and will write to local MP Tamara Smith seeking withdrawal of support for the petition opposing the project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "In-principle support given for Argyle Street church accommodation use", "detail": "Council gave in-principle support for using the Seventh Day Adventist Church site on Argyle Street, Mullumbimby for affordable, temporary, emergency or other appropriate accommodation, subject to planning rules and due diligence, and will write to government and housing providers.", "resident_relevance": "May support future housing or crisis accommodation opportunities in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "impacts": [ { "text": "People concerned about affordable housing at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby should expect Council to continue backing the project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "carss-park-pool", "name": "Carss Park Pool", "type": "facility", "area_path": "areas/carss-park-pool/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Subject of a project update and milestone completion report.", "highlights": [ "Subject of a project update and milestone completion report.", "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.", "Residents may see continued progress on the Carss Park Pool project following milestone completion." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Carss Park Pool project progress", "detail": "The report recorded completion of Milestone 1 and payment approval to the NSW Office of Sport in line with the project funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "impacts": [ { "text": "Residents may see continued progress on the Carss Park Pool project following milestone completion.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] } ], "entity_watch": [ { "name": "Central Coast Council", "type": "local government body", "project_path": "projects/central-coast-council/", "meeting_count": 8, "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "last_updated": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "highlights": [ "The council responsible for the decisions, reports and follow-up actions.", "The council is delivering and reporting on the infrastructure and asset matters discussed." ] }, { "name": "Byron Shire Council", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/byron-shire-council/", "meeting_count": 8, "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "last_updated": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "highlights": [ "Decision-making authority for all resolutions in the meeting.", "Council will consider the budget bid linked to the community battery feasibility study." ] }, { "name": "Georges River Council", "type": "local government body", "project_path": "projects/georges-river-council/", "meeting_count": 4, "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "highlights": [ "Decision-making council responsible for all items in the meeting.", "Council body considering the committee recommendations." ] }, { "name": "Buttonderry Waste Management Facility", "type": "facility/project", "project_path": "projects/buttonderry-waste-management-facility/", "meeting_count": 3, "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "highlights": [ "Location of the proposed FOGO facility endorsed to move to EOI.", "Identified location for the proposed FOGO facility." ] }, { "name": "Local Planning Panel", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/local-planning-panel/", "meeting_count": 3, "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "last_updated": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "highlights": [ "Decision-making body for the development applications.", "Connected to the proposed Development Application Submissions Policy." ] }, { "name": "Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District", "type": "community organisation", "project_path": "projects/greek-orthodox-parish-community-of-kogarah-district/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "highlights": [ "Received event grant funding for Orthodox Easter event", "Recipient of recommended event grant funding for the Orthodox Easter event." ] }, { "name": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/peakhurst-park-community-centre/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "highlights": [ "Official name approved for new community centre", "Approved name for the new community centre under construction." ] }, { "name": "Burwood Council", "type": "local government body", "project_path": "projects/burwood-council/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "last_updated": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "highlights": [ "Decision-making authority for all items in the meeting.", "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition." ] }, { "name": "Georges River Local Planning Panel", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/georges-river-local-planning-panel/", "meeting_count": 2, "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "last_updated": "2026-04-02", "highlights": [ "Decision-making panel for the meeting’s planning applications.", "Decision-making panel for the meeting outcomes." ] }, { "name": "Parkhouse building", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/parkhouse-building/", "meeting_count": 1, "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "last_updated": "2025-08-07 17:00", "highlights": [ "Related building proposed for future consideration by the committee or its replacement.", "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level." ] } ], "project_pages": [ { "slug": "central-coast-council", "name": "Central Coast Council", "type": "local government body", "project_path": "projects/central-coast-council/", "meeting_count": 8, "decision_count": 32, "topic_count": 13, "last_updated": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "summary": "The council responsible for the decisions, reports and follow-up actions.", "highlights": [ "The council responsible for the decisions, reports and follow-up actions.", "The council is delivering and reporting on the infrastructure and asset matters discussed.", "Full Council is the body asked to make the final decision on the building’s future and related recommendations.", "Decision-making authority for the recommendations and future exhibitions.", "Decision-making body responsible for the committee recommendations and future Council adoption.", "Council responsible for the meeting and economic indicators reporting." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Agency Information Guide recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended to Council that it adopt the Agency Information Guide attached to the report.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how residents can access council-held information and understand council information management obligations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Cost shifting report follow-up requested", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the LGNSW Cost Shifting report for 2023-24 and receive a further report in November estimating the cost of cost shifting on Central Coast Council, including the average cost per ratepayer.", "resident_relevance": "This could clarify how state or other external responsibilities are affecting council finances and the cost borne by local ratepayers.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Roads and drainage asset revaluation noted", "detail": "The committee noted the process and impact of the 2024-25 financial year comprehensive revaluation of roads and drainage infrastructure asset classes.", "resident_relevance": "Asset revaluations can influence council financial reporting and future infrastructure planning.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Preliminary 2024-25 financial results noted", "detail": "The committee noted the preliminary 2024-25 financial result and the status of the end-of-financial-year process.", "resident_relevance": "This informs residents about council's overall financial position ahead of final reporting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "NSW Audit Office interim audit considered in confidential session", "detail": "In confidential session, the committee noted the Interim Audit Management Letter for 2024-25 issued by the NSW Audit Office, including identified management actions.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to council financial oversight and audit findings, though the detailed discussion was held confidentially due to interim financial information.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Capital works update noted with follow-up on animal care facility", "detail": "The committee noted the Central Coast Council capital works information report and requested a further report to the next committee meeting on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see future changes to the timing or delivery of the animal care facility and broader capital works program.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Tuggerawong Shared Path Stage 5 update noted", "detail": "The committee noted the update on the grant and developer contribution funded Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path Stage 5 project and agreed that interested councillors could attend a site visit before the Ordinary Council meeting on 26 August 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Tuggerawong residents and path users may benefit from progress on the foreshore shared path project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Future of existing Gosford Library escalated to Council", "detail": "The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to make building available for community use", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council explore making the existing building available for appropriate community uses, such as meetings, as soon as possible.", "resident_relevance": "This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan to proceed to public exhibition", "detail": "The committee supported the draft Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and recommended that Council place it on public exhibition for 42 days, with a further report to come back after exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in Toukley and nearby areas will be able to review and comment on proposed community facility planning before Council makes a final decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Australia Day award changes deferred", "detail": "The committee deferred the proposed 2026 Australia Day award changes, including renaming the ceremony to the Central Coast Community Awards and changes to judging and event format, to the next committee meeting on 9 September 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Any changes to the awards program and ceremony will be considered later, so current arrangements remain unresolved for now.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design recommended for exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council endorse the draft Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design Report for public exhibition for 42 days. It also specified that Memorial Park is excluded from the masterplan and that no works can occur there without an approved Heritage Conservation Management plan.", "resident_relevance": "Woy Woy residents will be able to comment on foreshore plans, while Memorial Park has been explicitly carved out from changes under this masterplan.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Support endorsed for Central Coast Town Crier", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council officially support Mr Stephen Clarke to represent Central Coast Council at the National Town Criers’ Championships and allocate $750 per year for three years, totaling $2,250, with a review in 2028.", "resident_relevance": "This commits a small annual council contribution to a civic representation role and sets a review point after three years.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee terms adopted", "detail": "The committee adopted the Terms of Reference for the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee, amending them so the committee runs for the full term of Council and meets quarterly on Tuesdays.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the governance framework for future coastal, estuary and floodplain risk management advice and oversight.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Investments Management Strategy deferred", "detail": "The Council's Investments Management Strategy item was deferred on a procedural motion.", "resident_relevance": "Any consideration of council investment settings was postponed to a later meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Animal care facility timing", "detail": "A further report was requested for the next committee meeting to investigate and detail options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "resident_relevance": "This signals potential acceleration of a council facility project that may affect service availability and capital spending priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Capital works program", "detail": "The committee received an information report on Council's capital works.", "resident_relevance": "Capital works updates indicate progress and priorities for local infrastructure projects.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Traffic safety in Lisarow", "detail": "Council reported on actions and opportunities to improve traffic and safety outcomes on Macdonalds Road.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect this corridor to remain under review for possible safety improvements.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Foreshore shared path delivery in Tuggerawong", "detail": "Council provided an update on Stage 5 of the Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path project, which is funded by grants and developer contributions.", "resident_relevance": "The project affects local walking and cycling access along the foreshore.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Community consultation outcomes", "detail": "Consultation on the future use of the existing library building was formally noted as the basis for further Council consideration.", "resident_relevance": "Shows that community feedback has informed the next stage of decision-making.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Pending review of community funding settings", "detail": "The deferred grants item included proposed exhibition of a new Community Grants Policy, re-establishment of a Sponsorship Program from 2026-27, and a proposed 15% budget shift from grants to sponsorship.", "resident_relevance": "Local organisations seeking council funding may be affected by future changes to eligibility, policy settings, and how funding is split between grants and sponsorship.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint", "detail": "A scheduled presentation by Transport for NSW was not heard and was pushed to the next meeting.", "resident_relevance": "This may be relevant to residents interested in future transport and economic development planning on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Central Coast economic conditions", "detail": "Council staff provided an update on the quarterly economic indicators standing item.", "resident_relevance": "The report informs council's economic development work, though the meeting record shows no direct action flowing from it.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Confidential session notice", "detail": "Council resolved by exception the notice of intention to deal with matters in confidential session.", "resident_relevance": "Some later business included confidential material, limiting what was decided in open session.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Aboriginal employment target update", "detail": "The committee discussed employment statistics and progress on developing an Employment Strategy.", "resident_relevance": "Signals ongoing work on Aboriginal employment outcomes within Council.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Memorandum of Understanding", "detail": "The committee discussed drafting a Memorandum of Understanding to be brought back to a future meeting. Vickie Parry and Mel Smith were identified to draft it.", "resident_relevance": "May shape how Council and Aboriginal stakeholders work together in future.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_infrastructure_and_assets_committee_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_12_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee - 12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-12-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Infrastructure and Assets Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted updates on capital works, Monastir Road at Phegans Bay, Macdonalds Road traffic issues in Lisarow, and the Tuggerawong Shared Path, and asked for a further report on options to fast-track the animal care facility.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/IAC_12082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "byron-shire-council", "name": "Byron Shire Council", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/byron-shire-council/", "meeting_count": 8, "decision_count": 25, "topic_count": 13, "last_updated": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Decision-making authority for all resolutions in the meeting.", "highlights": [ "Decision-making authority for all resolutions in the meeting.", "Council will consider the budget bid linked to the community battery feasibility study.", "Council is the decision-making body asked to adopt the committee recommendations.", "Council responsible for the committee and related biodiversity and agriculture matters.", "Council associated with the committee meeting and public event notifications.", "Council is asked to accept the resignation and any future reappointment." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Byron Bay foreshore concept plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Byron foreshore concept plan, will continue stakeholder engagement during detailed design, will publicly exhibit the new Apex Park amenities design, prioritise a new play space, begin further planting, proceed with kayak storage design, and await the coastal protection structure outcome before developing foreshore parking plans.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable housing contribution framework endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft affordable housing contribution policy and related procedures and distribution plan for public exhibition for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "$3.5 million loan approved for Bayshore Drive roundabout", "detail": "Council authorised $3,500,000 in new borrowings for 2024/25 to construct a roundabout at Lot 12 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, delegated loan acceptance to the General Manager, and allocated $5.145 million from the Sewerage Capital Works Reserve to repay an earlier loan instead of refinancing it.", "resident_relevance": "This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road to proceed", "detail": "Council agreed to progress the planning proposal to rezone land at 268 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay from RU2 Rural Landscape to a mix of industrial and environmental zones, seek a gateway determination, exhibit the proposal and draft planning agreement, and later consider a submissions report.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land use change with potential impacts on employment land, environment, and nearby residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Flood-related DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amended Byron Shire DCP 2014 Chapter C2: Areas Affected by Flood, updated related terminology in Part A, and will publish the changes on its website.", "resident_relevance": "Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Councillor and mayor fees set for 2025/26 without deputy mayor fee", "detail": "Council set the annual councillor fee at $27,860 and mayoral fee at $68,800 for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, decided not to set a deputy mayor fee, and will continue lobbying for a separate payment category for that role.", "resident_relevance": "This determines elected member remuneration for the coming financial year.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Meeting start times retained at 3pm for rest of 2025", "detail": "Council resolved that planning and ordinary meetings will continue to start at 3pm for the remainder of 2025, with possible consideration of a three-weekly cycle for 2026.", "resident_relevance": "This affects when residents can attend or follow council meetings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Policies reviewed and updated", "detail": "Council repealed the Commercial and Other Activities on Public Land and Roads Policy, placed the Communications and Social Media Policy on exhibition for 28 days, adopted the Child Safe Policy, and flagged workshop discussion on a culturally appropriate cemeteries policy.", "resident_relevance": "These decisions affect council governance, public land policy settings, child safety standards, and future cemetery policy development.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community battery feasibility study budget bid flagged for Council consideration", "detail": "The committee noted that a budget bid for a community battery feasibility study is to be considered as part of Budget Review 1 January – 31 March 2025 at the Council meeting on 22 May 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see future investment in investigating a community battery, which could support local energy resilience and sustainability planning.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" } }, { "title": "March 2025 quarterly budget review recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council authorise the listed budget variations in the 31 March 2025 quarterly review of the 2024/25 budget, with no movement to the General Fund estimated unrestricted cash result, a $1.093 million decrease in General Fund reserves, a $495,000 increase in Water Fund reserves, and a $948,200 increase in Sewerage Fund reserves.", "resident_relevance": "This affects Council’s financial position and how funds are allocated across general services, water and sewer infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" } }, { "title": "Revised unrestricted cash surplus endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council adopt a revised General Fund estimated unrestricted cash surplus of $400,000 for the 2024/25 financial year as at 31 March 2025.", "resident_relevance": "This indicates the current budget buffer available for general council operations and financial management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" } }, { "title": "Projects and operations update noted, with fire ant follow-up requested", "detail": "The committee noted current biodiversity and agriculture projects and programs and requested staff arrange a discussion with key stakeholders about fire ant management at a future committee meeting.", "resident_relevance": "This signals further council attention to fire ant management, which may affect landholders, biosecurity responses, and local environmental protection.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" } }, { "title": "Wallum Heath working group confirmed", "detail": "The committee confirmed the Wallum Heath on Pleistocene Threatened Ecological Community listing working group, appointed Cr Ndiaye as Chair and James Barrie as lead, and set preliminary tasks before the next committee meeting.", "resident_relevance": "This may shape future advice and advocacy on protection of a threatened ecological community in the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" } }, { "title": "Committee member resignation accepted", "detail": "The committee recommended Council accept Marisa Snow’s resignation from the Arts Advisory Committee effective 13 March 2025 due to temporary employment with Byron Shire Council.", "resident_relevance": "This changes committee membership overseeing arts advisory matters.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" } }, { "title": "Potential streamlined reappointment for Marisa Snow", "detail": "The committee recommended that if the vacancy is not filled before Marisa Snow’s temporary employment with Council ends, she may be reappointed upon an acceptable nomination without further Council endorsement or another induction.", "resident_relevance": "This may allow quicker restoration of committee membership continuity.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" } }, { "title": "Integrated Planning and Reporting framework noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and the priorities identified by councillors for the 2025–2029 Delivery Program. The recommendation was carried.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes the council priorities and service planning that guide future transport, infrastructure and community outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Quarterly budget review", "detail": "Council adopted budget variations to 31 March 2025, including no movement to the General Fund unrestricted cash result, a $1.093 million decrease in General Fund reserves, a $495,000 increase in Water Fund reserves, and a $948,200 increase in Sewerage Fund reserves, while retaining a revised General Fund unrestricted cash surplus of $400,000.", "resident_relevance": "This gives residents an updated picture of council finances and reserve movements.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Operational plan progress", "detail": "Council noted the Quarter 3 Operational Plan report and adopted amendments to the 2024/25 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "This tracks progress on council commitments and updates planned actions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Mullumbimby water supply strategy oversight", "detail": "Council adopted committee recommendations supporting further project design work for Mullumbimby's long-term water supply strategy and requested ongoing committee updates.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to future water security planning for Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Byron Writers Festival traffic management supported", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations supporting traffic management for the Byron Writers Festival in Bangalow from 8 to 10 August 2025, subject to conditions including resident notification, service coordination, emergency consultation, and insurance.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in Bangalow can expect temporary traffic arrangements during the festival.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Mayor's discretionary donation noted", "detail": "Council noted a $1,500 donation from the Mayor's Discretionary Allowance to the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre and will advertise it under the Local Government Act.", "resident_relevance": "This identifies a small direct community funding decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "topic": "2025-2035 Long-Term Financial Plan", "detail": "A report on the 2025-2035 Long-Term Financial Plan was listed for information only, with no decision recorded in the extracted text.", "resident_relevance": "The long-term plan shapes Council’s future financial capacity and can influence future rates, services and capital works.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Wildlife Corridors and Integrated Planning and Reporting", "detail": "These items were listed for information only, with no decision text extracted.", "resident_relevance": "They may be of interest to residents following habitat connectivity and council planning processes, but no substantive outcome was recorded here.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Event signage and public information", "detail": "Event-related signage must not be placed on the road-related area of the Pacific Highway. Variable message signage is to be installed at least one week before operational impacts, and event information is to be provided for Council web and social media notices.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and visitors should receive advance warning about closures, traffic impacts, and alternative routes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Soul Street New Year's Eve 2024 update", "detail": "An update on the Soul Street New Year's Eve 2024 event was listed as a report item.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents interested in Council-supported arts and event programming.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" } }, { "topic": "2025–2029 Delivery Program priorities", "detail": "Councillor-identified priorities for the 2025–2029 Delivery Program were formally noted by the committee.", "resident_relevance": "These priorities influence which projects and services council focuses on over the next four years.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Emergency and affordable housing pressure", "detail": "Council noted ongoing housing pressure and the need to retain or relocate emergency accommodation pods within Byron Shire.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents affected by housing shortage, disaster recovery and temporary accommodation availability.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Public questions on Clifford Street and project transparency", "detail": "A public question sought grant updates for the Clifford Street/Broken Head Road intersection roundabout upgrade, which staff took on notice. Another question sought publication of supplementary Metis material, and staff indicated it could be published on Council's website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see follow-up information on the intersection project and greater access to council project documents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_biodiversity_and_agriculture_advisory_committee_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_13_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee - 13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-biodiversity-and-agriculture-advisory-committee-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-13-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13 16:30", "meeting_category": "Biodiversity and Agriculture Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted koala monitoring and project updates, asked for a future fire ant management discussion, and formally set up a Wallum Heath working group.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/BAC_13052025_MIN_2032.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Traffic Committee - 6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-local-traffic-committee-6-may-2025-9-00-am-6-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "6 May 2025 9.00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-06T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Traffic Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee supported traffic management for the 2025 Writers Festival in Bangalow, with conditions for community notice, service coordination, emergency consultation, property access, insurance, and signage restrictions.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_arts_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_17_apr_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Arts Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-arts-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-17-apr-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Arts Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee handled a membership resignation and noted several arts-related updates, with no major public policy, spending, or infrastructure decisions recorded.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/ART_17042025_MIN_2029.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "georges-river-council", "name": "Georges River Council", "type": "local government body", "project_path": "projects/georges-river-council/", "meeting_count": 4, "decision_count": 16, "topic_count": 8, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Decision-making council responsible for all items in the meeting.", "highlights": [ "Decision-making council responsible for all items in the meeting.", "Council body considering the committee recommendations.", "Council responsible for the committee recommendations and future decisions.", "Council responsible for the sports advisory committee, facilities, consultation and capital works program.", "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Riverwood Local Centre master plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.", "resident_relevance": "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed", "detail": "Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.", "resident_relevance": "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.", "resident_relevance": "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.", "resident_relevance": "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "detail": "Council received and noted the report on Mortdale Village Parking.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Revised Related Party Disclosure Policy recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council adopt the revised Related Party Disclosure Policy attached to the report.", "resident_relevance": "Updates governance and transparency rules for councillors and related-party disclosures.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Investment report received and noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Investment Report as at 28 February 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Provides oversight of how council-managed funds are being invested.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Commercial property portfolio quarterly report noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Quarterly Commercial Property Portfolio Report for the period ending 31 December 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Signals ongoing monitoring of council-owned commercial property performance.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee minutes received and noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the confirmed minutes of 27 November 2025 and the unconfirmed minutes of 5 March 2026 from the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Shows internal oversight, risk and audit matters are being formally tracked.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the public exhibition findings, endorse the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036, and delegate authority to the General Manager to make minor administrative amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Sets how Council will engage with the community over the next decade and how residents can have input into Council decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Interactions with Children and Young People Policy adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended adopting the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy after community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Event grants approved for April 2026", "detail": "The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "detail": "Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Sporting infrastructure capital works update noted", "detail": "The committee received and noted a presentation on sporting infrastructure projects within Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works Program.", "resident_relevance": "Local sporting clubs and residents may see upgrades, construction activity, or service improvements at sports facilities covered by the capital works program.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community consultation to be undertaken on sporting amenities and storage management", "detail": "The committee noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities, noted that Council officers will conduct broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model, and noted that a future report will go to Council on the consultation outcomes.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and facility users may have an opportunity to provide feedback on how amenities and storage facilities are managed.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public exhibition of strategic planning documents", "detail": "Multiple planning items were endorsed to move to public exhibition following committee consideration, including Riverwood, Mortdale and the affordable housing planning proposal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of planning evidence", "detail": "Council resolved to remove confidentiality from the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment and publish it on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "This improves public access to evidence behind the affordable housing proposal.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Governance policy update", "detail": "A revised Related Party Disclosure Policy was put forward for adoption.", "resident_relevance": "Affects council accountability and public confidence in decision-making.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Council investments", "detail": "The committee reviewed the investment position as at 28 February 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Relates to financial stewardship of public funds.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Commercial property portfolio monitoring", "detail": "The committee reviewed the quarterly report for the commercial property portfolio for the period ending 31 December 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to management of council assets and revenue sources.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sporting amenities and storage facilities consultation to continue", "detail": "The Sports Advisory Committee outcomes from the 13 November 2025 workshop were noted, with officers to undertake broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model for sporting amenities and storage facilities. A future report will come to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect how sporting facilities and storage spaces are managed and accessed by clubs and the wider community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Beverley Park Golf Club finance and public rounds reports noted", "detail": "The committee adopted recommendations to receive and note the Beverley Park Golf Club finance report to January 2026 and the public rounds report from March 2025 to February 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to users of the golf club and residents interested in oversight of Council-linked sporting facilities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Council sports facility planning and works", "detail": "Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.", "resident_relevance": "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "buttonderry-waste-management-facility", "name": "Buttonderry Waste Management Facility", "type": "facility/project", "project_path": "projects/buttonderry-waste-management-facility/", "meeting_count": 3, "decision_count": 9, "topic_count": 3, "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Location of the proposed FOGO facility endorsed to move to EOI.", "highlights": [ "Location of the proposed FOGO facility endorsed to move to EOI.", "Identified location for the proposed FOGO facility.", "Proposed location of the FOGO facility.", "Residents will be able to comment on how Council manages flood risk and asbestos-related issues.", "Sets the framework for how Council manages investments and borrowing, with implications for long-term financial management.", "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Flood and asbestos policies sent to public exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, with amendments to reflect 35-year house life and 50-year other building life and five-year reviews. Council also endorsed the Draft Policy for Asbestos Management for at least 28 days of public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on how Council manages flood risk and asbestos-related issues.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Borrowings and investments policies adopted", "detail": "After a motion to exhibit them was lost, Council carried a foreshadowed motion to adopt the reviewed Investments Management Policy and the Draft Borrowings Policy.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the framework for how Council manages investments and borrowing, with implications for long-term financial management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility business case endorsed and EOI approved", "detail": "Council accepted the final FOGO Facility Business Case and agreed that a proposed at least 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting FOGO facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility should proceed to an Expression of Interest process, subject to Office of Local Government requirements for a PPP/BOOT procurement pathway.", "resident_relevance": "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee terms adopted", "detail": "The committee adopted the Terms of Reference for the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee, amending them so the committee runs for the full term of Council and meets quarterly on Tuesdays.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the governance framework for future coastal, estuary and floodplain risk management advice and oversight.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended public exhibition of the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for a minimum of 28 days, with a further report to return after exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Could influence environmental protections and planning considerations in areas where squirrel gliders are present.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility project backed to move toward market testing", "detail": "The committee recommended Council accept the final FOGO Facility Business Case, support progressing a 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, seek Office of Local Government assessment for the proposed PPP/BOOT model, and release an expression of interest subject to approvals.", "resident_relevance": "May shape future food and garden organics processing, waste services, and infrastructure investment on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "MacMasters Beach coastal protection and management actions endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended extending the current Coast and Estuary grant to 31 December 2026, adding a future temporary coastal protection works action into the Open Coast Coastal Management Program, noting a coastal risk and options assessment for Marine Parade, seeking an arborist risk assessment for Norfolk Island Pines near the surf club, disconnecting the beach shower, considering funded actions in 2025-26, and making MacMasters Beach coastal management a standing subcommittee agenda item.", "resident_relevance": "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility EOI proposal lost", "detail": "A motion to accept the FOGO business case and move to an Expression of Interest process for a 100,000 tonne per year in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility under a PPP/BOOT model was lost. An alternative motion carried recommending Council circulate the May 2024 feasibility report and Administrator decision to all councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Delays any immediate progression of the proposed FOGO processing facility and keeps current waste collection settings unchanged in this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "title": "Draft Flood Risk Management Policy to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council endorse the draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, amend it to reflect a 35-year house life and 50-year life for other buildings, and review the policy every 5 years.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Gosford Regional Library", "detail": "Council noted progress on the Gosford Regional Library project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals ongoing progress on a major civic facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Environment and Planning Committee outcomes adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee and endorsed the Draft Policy for Keeping of Animals and the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "FOGO waste processing project", "detail": "The committee considered a confidential business case for a FOGO facility at Buttonderry, including procurement and PPP arrangements, but did not support proceeding to EOI at this meeting.", "resident_relevance": "Important for future organics waste processing and long-term waste infrastructure planning on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "local-planning-panel", "name": "Local Planning Panel", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/local-planning-panel/", "meeting_count": 3, "decision_count": 8, "topic_count": 7, "last_updated": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "summary": "Decision-making body for the development applications.", "highlights": [ "Decision-making body for the development applications.", "Connected to the proposed Development Application Submissions Policy.", "Decision-making body that determined the development application.", "Residents and nearby businesses in Somersby may be affected by industrial development activity, site operations and compliance conditions attached to the consent.", "This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case.", "Residents near Canton Beach will not see this proposed larger mixed use redevelopment proceed in its current form." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Concrete batching plant approved at Somersby", "detail": "The Panel granted consent to DA/4341/2022 at 53 Gindurra Road, Somersby for a concrete batching plant, including a new drive thru area, overhead cement silos, aggregate bins, feed conveyor and dual stump stand, subject to Council’s recommended conditions with amendments to the application description and certification wording.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses in Somersby may be affected by industrial development activity, site operations and compliance conditions attached to the consent.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Subdivision approved at Booker Bay", "detail": "The Panel approved DA/1009/2024 for 264-266 Booker Bay Road, Booker Bay, with conditions. The Panel also accepted the written justification for contravening the development standard for lot sizes for dual occupancies under the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022.", "resident_relevance": "This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "5-storey mixed use development refused at Canton Beach", "detail": "The Panel refused DA/1904/2023 for land at 9, 10 Beach Parade, 1, 3, 5 Crossingham Street, and 1, 3, 5, 7 Kantara Road, Canton Beach. The refusal cited non-compliance with apartment design and planning controls, incompatibility with the site, and that the proposal was not in the public interest.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near Canton Beach will not see this proposed larger mixed use redevelopment proceed in its current form.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review to go on exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council place the draft Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review on public exhibition for four weeks, with further briefing details to be provided to committee members and an in-depth workshop for the subcommittee and interested councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Residents around Tuggerah Lakes and flood-prone areas may be able to review and comment on updated flood study information that can influence future flood planning and risk management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Woongarrah planning proposal endorsed for finalisation", "detail": "The committee endorsed finalisation of the planning proposal for 243 Green Park Parade, Woongarrah, and recommended completing the amendment process under delegated authority or through the Minister if required.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents and landowners in Woongarrah may see changes proceed through the local environmental planning framework.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Development Application Submissions Policy recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended Council adopt the Development Application Submissions Policy and send it to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for approval.", "resident_relevance": "Residents making submissions on development applications may see a more formalised process for how their input is handled by the Local Planning Panel system.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "DA/71/2024 approved for industrial storage shed", "detail": "The Panel granted consent to DA/71/2024 at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, for the construction and use of an industrial storage shed, subject to conditions in the assessment report with amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms a development approval for an industrial use in Mannering Park, which may affect nearby land use, traffic, amenity and site activity.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Delegation for legal instructions on appeal proceedings", "detail": "The Local Planning Panel delegated to the Unit Manager of Development Assessment the authority to instruct Council’s external legal counsel in upcoming proceedings relating to the appeal, including entering into a section 34 agreement with the applicant to finalise the proceedings.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how Council can manage and resolve any planning appeal related to the application without returning to the panel for each legal instruction.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Application of planning law and consent conditions", "detail": "The Panel’s determinations were made under sections 4.16 and 4.17 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, with approvals subject to conditions and one refusal supported by detailed planning reasons.", "resident_relevance": "Planning decisions set what can be built locally and what conditions developers must follow.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Variation to development standards", "detail": "For the Booker Bay subdivision, the Panel found the lot size contravention for dual occupancies was justified because strict compliance was unreasonable and unnecessary in the circumstances.", "resident_relevance": "This shows some development standards can be varied where planning grounds are accepted.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Planning Proposal Statistics noted without debate", "detail": "The committee adopted the Planning Proposal Statistics item by exception and noted the information in the report.", "resident_relevance": "This provides a snapshot of planning proposal activity across the area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "NSW Housing Pattern Book noted", "detail": "The committee noted the release of the NSW Housing Pattern Book and associated amendments to the exempt and complying development codes.", "resident_relevance": "These state-level housing design and approval changes may affect future housing options and planning pathways on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Subcommittee appointments considered in confidential session", "detail": "The committee dealt with appointment of community representatives to the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee in confidential session after first moving to amend the terms of reference to clarify that selections are determined by the Environment and Planning Committee.", "resident_relevance": "This affects community representation in coastal, estuary, and floodplain risk management discussions, although the final appointment details were not clearly extracted from the text.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Assessment material considered", "detail": "The Panel considered the application documentation, Council assessment report, approved Conservation Management Plan, and a supplementary memo dated 15 July 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Shows the approval was based on Council assessment and supporting heritage/planning documents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Remote site inspection and unanimous vote", "detail": "The site was inspected by electronic means and the decision was recorded as unanimous.", "resident_relevance": "Indicates the panel reviewed the site and reached a single agreed outcome.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "greek-orthodox-parish-community-of-kogarah-district", "name": "Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District", "type": "community organisation", "project_path": "projects/greek-orthodox-parish-community-of-kogarah-district/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 8, "topic_count": 3, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Received event grant funding for Orthodox Easter event", "highlights": [ "Received event grant funding for Orthodox Easter event", "Recipient of recommended event grant funding for the Orthodox Easter event.", "This sets how Council will consult and communicate with the community over the next decade.", "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 following public exhibition and delegated minor administrative amendments to the General Manager.", "resident_relevance": "This sets how Council will consult and communicate with the community over the next decade.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre name approved", "detail": "Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "April 2026 event grants approved", "detail": "Council approved $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the public exhibition findings, endorse the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036, and delegate authority to the General Manager to make minor administrative amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Sets how Council will engage with the community over the next decade and how residents can have input into Council decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Interactions with Children and Young People Policy adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended adopting the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy after community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Event grants approved for April 2026", "detail": "The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "detail": "Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Sports amenities consultation to continue", "detail": "Council noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities and that broader community consultation will occur on a proposed mixed management model.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and users may have a chance to comment on future management of local sports facilities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Ward discretionary funding approved", "detail": "Council approved five ward discretionary fund applications ranging from $167 to $1,000 for local community groups and organisations.", "resident_relevance": "Small local grants will support community organisations and neighbourhood activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sporting amenities and storage facilities consultation to continue", "detail": "The Sports Advisory Committee outcomes from the 13 November 2025 workshop were noted, with officers to undertake broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model for sporting amenities and storage facilities. A future report will come to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect how sporting facilities and storage spaces are managed and accessed by clubs and the wider community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "peakhurst-park-community-centre", "name": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/peakhurst-park-community-centre/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 8, "topic_count": 3, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Official name approved for new community centre", "highlights": [ "Official name approved for new community centre", "Approved name for the new community centre under construction.", "This sets how Council will consult and communicate with the community over the next decade.", "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 following public exhibition and delegated minor administrative amendments to the General Manager.", "resident_relevance": "This sets how Council will consult and communicate with the community over the next decade.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre name approved", "detail": "Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "April 2026 event grants approved", "detail": "Council approved $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the public exhibition findings, endorse the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036, and delegate authority to the General Manager to make minor administrative amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Sets how Council will engage with the community over the next decade and how residents can have input into Council decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Interactions with Children and Young People Policy adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended adopting the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy after community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Event grants approved for April 2026", "detail": "The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "detail": "Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Sports amenities consultation to continue", "detail": "Council noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities and that broader community consultation will occur on a proposed mixed management model.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and users may have a chance to comment on future management of local sports facilities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Ward discretionary funding approved", "detail": "Council approved five ward discretionary fund applications ranging from $167 to $1,000 for local community groups and organisations.", "resident_relevance": "Small local grants will support community organisations and neighbourhood activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Sporting amenities and storage facilities consultation to continue", "detail": "The Sports Advisory Committee outcomes from the 13 November 2025 workshop were noted, with officers to undertake broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model for sporting amenities and storage facilities. A future report will come to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect how sporting facilities and storage spaces are managed and accessed by clubs and the wider community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "burwood-council", "name": "Burwood Council", "type": "local government body", "project_path": "projects/burwood-council/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 7, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "summary": "Decision-making authority for all items in the meeting.", "highlights": [ "Decision-making authority for all items in the meeting.", "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition.", "This affects how community environmental and sustainability input is represented in Council advisory processes.", "Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects.", "This provides residents with an accountability update on Council service and project delivery.", "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Trading name change to \"Burwood City Council\"", "detail": "Council resolved to register the business/trading name \"Burwood City Council\" and progressively implement it across Council operations, while continuing to pursue a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales once required criteria are met, including an LGA-wide survey.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "SEAC membership appointments endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed appointments to the Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee for the term from 1 March 2026 to 30 June 2028 and delegated authority to the General Manager to fill vacancies or skill gaps during that period.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how community environmental and sustainability input is represented in Council advisory processes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants progress noted", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly progress update on delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Half-yearly performance report endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the Half-Yearly Report for 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 on progress against its Delivery Program.", "resident_relevance": "This provides residents with an accountability update on Council service and project delivery.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.", "resident_relevance": "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "2025-26 budget review approved", "detail": "Council received and noted the Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2025 and approved revised 2025-26 income and expenditure estimates, including a projected surplus of $28,097,000, with budget adjustments and reserve transfers.", "resident_relevance": "This affects Council’s financial settings for services, projects and reserve management during the 2025-26 year.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Investment reports endorsed", "detail": "Council received and endorsed the investment reports for 30 November 2025 and 31 December 2025 and noted the Responsible Accounting Officer’s certificate.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to oversight of how Council manages and reports its invested funds.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "City status pathway", "detail": "The meeting considered two pathways to establishing city status: a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales and a trading-name change. Council proceeded with the trading-name pathway while continuing the formal process.", "resident_relevance": "This is a civic identity and governance change that may influence how Burwood is promoted and recognised.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Infrastructure grant delivery", "detail": "Council reviewed progress on the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Grant-funded works can shape local infrastructure availability and delivery timing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "georges-river-local-planning-panel", "name": "Georges River Local Planning Panel", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/georges-river-local-planning-panel/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 4, "last_updated": "2026-04-02", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "summary": "Decision-making panel for the meeting’s planning applications.", "highlights": [ "Decision-making panel for the meeting’s planning applications.", "Decision-making panel for the meeting outcomes.", "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.", "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.", "This could affect future affordable housing policy and how developer contributions are used in the Georges River area." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley", "detail": "The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the Height of Building development standard under the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 for 58A Algernon Street, Oatley.", "resident_relevance": "This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Consent granted for parking structure works at heritage-listed dwelling in Blakehurst", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0456 for alterations and additions to the existing parking structure associated with the heritage-listed dwelling at 9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst, subject to recommended conditions amended to include an additional condition 12(a).", "resident_relevance": "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal supported", "detail": "The Panel supported submission of the Planning Proposal for the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme to Council for endorsement and commended the initiative. It suggested the submission should better explain how the scheme operates when Council collects funds rather than acquires property.", "resident_relevance": "This could affect future affordable housing policy and how developer contributions are used in the Georges River area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Restaurant development at 143 Stoney Creek Road refused", "detail": "The Panel refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills. Reasons included inadequate vehicular access, impacts on trees, an acoustic report not meeting relevant standards, and unacceptable neighbourhood amenity impacts including noise and lighting associated with proposed operating hours.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "On-site inspections conducted", "detail": "Before the meeting, the panel inspected the sites and nearby localities for the matters under consideration.", "resident_relevance": "Site inspections indicate the panel considered local context directly before making decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "All recorded decisions were unanimous", "detail": "Each listed planning item records a unanimous decision of panel members.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can note there was no split vote on the substantive planning matters in this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Possible revised review application for Beverly Hills site", "detail": "The Panel noted the applicant submitted additional information after Council assessment. If the applicant seeks a review under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel suggested changes including reduced operating hours, relocation or removal of some parking, greater landscaping and acoustic screening, one order station instead of two, bin room acoustic treatment, improved lighting controls, and formal submission of updated acoustic and tree information with revised plans.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "On-site inspections completed before meeting", "detail": "The Panel inspected the relevant sites and nearby localities before considering the items.", "resident_relevance": "This indicates the Panel reviewed local site conditions directly before making planning decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "parkhouse-building", "name": "Parkhouse building", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/parkhouse-building/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 6, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-07 17:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Related building proposed for future consideration by the committee or its replacement.", "highlights": [ "Related building proposed for future consideration by the committee or its replacement.", "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities.", "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Future of existing Gosford Library escalated to Council", "detail": "The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to make building available for community use", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council explore making the existing building available for appropriate community uses, such as meetings, as soon as possible.", "resident_relevance": "This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain demolition funding for capital works", "detail": "The committee recommended that funding allocated for demolition be retained or restricted for capital works on the existing library building.", "resident_relevance": "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Community consultation outcomes", "detail": "Consultation on the future use of the existing library building was formally noted as the basis for further Council consideration.", "resident_relevance": "Shows that community feedback has informed the next stage of decision-making.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "office-of-local-government", "name": "Office of Local Government", "type": "state government body", "project_path": "projects/office-of-local-government/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "summary": "Its criteria must be satisfied before a formal city-status proclamation can proceed.", "highlights": [ "Its criteria must be satisfied before a formal city-status proclamation can proceed.", "Approval/assessment body for the proposed PPP/BOOT FOGO procurement process.", "Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects.", "This relates to oversight of how Council manages and reports its invested funds.", "Aims to improve public safety while allowing continued use of the informal walking trail.", "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants progress noted", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly progress update on delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Investment reports endorsed", "detail": "Council received and endorsed the investment reports for 30 November 2025 and 31 December 2025 and noted the Responsible Accounting Officer’s certificate.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to oversight of how Council manages and reports its invested funds.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Winney Bay safety barriers requested", "detail": "Council asked the Chief Executive Officer to develop and implement a plan for safety barriers along the cliff edge between Captain Cook Lookout and the existing Winney Bay Stairs.", "resident_relevance": "Aims to improve public safety while allowing continued use of the informal walking trail.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility business case endorsed and EOI approved", "detail": "Council accepted the final FOGO Facility Business Case and agreed that a proposed at least 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting FOGO facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility should proceed to an Expression of Interest process, subject to Office of Local Government requirements for a PPP/BOOT procurement pathway.", "resident_relevance": "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Infrastructure grant delivery", "detail": "Council reviewed progress on the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Grant-funded works can shape local infrastructure availability and delivery timing.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Tourism and economic development direction", "detail": "Council noted the Economic Development Committee minutes and supported encouraging new visitor accommodation proposals.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect jobs, investment, and future local development patterns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ballina-shire-council", "name": "Ballina Shire Council", "type": "local government body", "project_path": "projects/ballina-shire-council/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-02-11", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "summary": "Decision-making body for all items in the meeting.", "highlights": [ "Decision-making body for all items in the meeting.", "Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.", "Affects council oversight, risk management and governance.", "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage.", "Keeps the property in council control for now and may affect future tenancy or service use in central Ballina.", "A planned housing project will not proceed as tendered, and the site’s future may shift toward sale instead of development." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "CCTV network upgrade scope confirmed", "detail": "Council confirmed the scope of the Ballina Community Safety Infrastructure Upgrade - CCTV Network in line with Matryx Pty Ltd recommendations so implementation can proceed within Federal Government grant conditions and timelines.", "resident_relevance": "Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members appointed", "detail": "Council approved the appointment of Soizic Bellemere, Karen Williams and Cherie Watt to the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee, subject to satisfactory background checks, and appointed Cr Simon Kinny as alternate councillor delegate.", "resident_relevance": "Affects council oversight, risk management and governance.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "26 Endeavour Close to remain available for lease interest rather than immediate sale", "detail": "Council approved a $60,000 ex GST exit payment to Unit Committee TS Lismore Inc after lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close, Ballina, funded from the Property Development Reserve, and resolved to call for expressions of interest to lease the site on an as-is or purpose-built basis. Council will also assist with interim boat storage for Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club Inc at Cawarra Park or another location, subject to the leasing outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "89-91 Tamar Street to be retained and leased", "detail": "A proposal to sell 89-91 Tamar Street, Ballina was defeated. Council instead adopted the retain-and-lease option, subject to further reporting to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Keeps the property in council control for now and may affect future tenancy or service use in central Ballina.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Wollongbar housing construction tender rejected and project tender cancelled", "detail": "Council declined to accept any tenders for the Wollongbar Medium Density Housing construction project because submitted tenders were not commercially viable, cancelled the contract proposal under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, and adopted the option to sell, subject to a further report to Council.", "resident_relevance": "A planned housing project will not proceed as tendered, and the site’s future may shift toward sale instead of development.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Property strategy for council-owned sites", "detail": "Council debated sale versus lease options for 26 Endeavour Close and 89-91 Tamar Street, with final decisions favouring leasing pathways and further reporting rather than immediate sale in Ballina.", "resident_relevance": "May influence local land use, availability of community or commercial space, and council asset management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Non-viable housing delivery costs", "detail": "The Wollongbar Medium Density Housing tender was found not commercially viable, leading Council to cancel the tender process and consider sale through a future report.", "resident_relevance": "Signals cost pressures affecting council-led housing delivery.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "gosford-library", "name": "Gosford Library", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/gosford-library/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-07 17:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Existing library building at 118 Donnison Street that is the main subject of the meeting.", "highlights": [ "Existing library building at 118 Donnison Street that is the main subject of the meeting.", "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building.", "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Future of existing Gosford Library escalated to Council", "detail": "The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain demolition funding for capital works", "detail": "The committee recommended that funding allocated for demolition be retained or restricted for capital works on the existing library building.", "resident_relevance": "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Community consultation outcomes", "detail": "Consultation on the future use of the existing library building was formally noted as the basis for further Council consideration.", "resident_relevance": "Shows that community feedback has informed the next stage of decision-making.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "fogo-facility-business-case", "name": "FOGO Facility Business Case", "type": "business case/project", "project_path": "projects/fogo-facility-business-case/", "meeting_count": 3, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Accepted as final and used to support procurement steps.", "highlights": [ "Accepted as final and used to support procurement steps.", "Key waste infrastructure proposal recommended to proceed toward EOI and approvals.", "Key waste infrastructure proposal considered but not advanced.", "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes.", "May shape future food and garden organics processing, waste services, and infrastructure investment on the Central Coast.", "Delays any immediate progression of the proposed FOGO processing facility and keeps current waste collection settings unchanged in this meeting." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "FOGO facility business case endorsed and EOI approved", "detail": "Council accepted the final FOGO Facility Business Case and agreed that a proposed at least 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting FOGO facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility should proceed to an Expression of Interest process, subject to Office of Local Government requirements for a PPP/BOOT procurement pathway.", "resident_relevance": "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility project backed to move toward market testing", "detail": "The committee recommended Council accept the final FOGO Facility Business Case, support progressing a 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, seek Office of Local Government assessment for the proposed PPP/BOOT model, and release an expression of interest subject to approvals.", "resident_relevance": "May shape future food and garden organics processing, waste services, and infrastructure investment on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility EOI proposal lost", "detail": "A motion to accept the FOGO business case and move to an Expression of Interest process for a 100,000 tonne per year in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility under a PPP/BOOT model was lost. An alternative motion carried recommending Council circulate the May 2024 feasibility report and Administrator decision to all councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Delays any immediate progression of the proposed FOGO processing facility and keeps current waste collection settings unchanged in this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Gosford Regional Library", "detail": "Council noted progress on the Gosford Regional Library project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals ongoing progress on a major civic facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "FOGO waste processing project", "detail": "The committee considered a confidential business case for a FOGO facility at Buttonderry, including procurement and PPP arrangements, but did not support proceeding to EOI at this meeting.", "resident_relevance": "Important for future organics waste processing and long-term waste infrastructure planning on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "byron-foreshore-concept-plan", "name": "Byron foreshore concept plan", "type": "project", "project_path": "projects/byron-foreshore-concept-plan/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Major adopted public space and foreshore planning decision.", "highlights": [ "Major adopted public space and foreshore planning decision.", "This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.", "Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.", "This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.", "This is a significant land use change with potential impacts on employment land, environment, and nearby residents.", "Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Byron Bay foreshore concept plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Byron foreshore concept plan, will continue stakeholder engagement during detailed design, will publicly exhibit the new Apex Park amenities design, prioritise a new play space, begin further planting, proceed with kayak storage design, and await the coastal protection structure outcome before developing foreshore parking plans.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable housing contribution framework endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft affordable housing contribution policy and related procedures and distribution plan for public exhibition for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "$3.5 million loan approved for Bayshore Drive roundabout", "detail": "Council authorised $3,500,000 in new borrowings for 2024/25 to construct a roundabout at Lot 12 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, delegated loan acceptance to the General Manager, and allocated $5.145 million from the Sewerage Capital Works Reserve to repay an earlier loan instead of refinancing it.", "resident_relevance": "This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road to proceed", "detail": "Council agreed to progress the planning proposal to rezone land at 268 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay from RU2 Rural Landscape to a mix of industrial and environmental zones, seek a gateway determination, exhibit the proposal and draft planning agreement, and later consider a submissions report.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land use change with potential impacts on employment land, environment, and nearby residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Flood-related DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amended Byron Shire DCP 2014 Chapter C2: Areas Affected by Flood, updated related terminology in Part A, and will publish the changes on its website.", "resident_relevance": "Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Byron Writers Festival traffic management supported", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations supporting traffic management for the Byron Writers Festival in Bangalow from 8 to 10 August 2025, subject to conditions including resident notification, service coordination, emergency consultation, and insurance.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in Bangalow can expect temporary traffic arrangements during the festival.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "bundjalung-of-byron-bay-aboriginal-corporation-bobbac", "name": "Bundjalung of Byron Bay Aboriginal Corporation (BOBBAC)", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/bundjalung-of-byron-bay-aboriginal-corporation-bobbac/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Confirmation required before gateway determination for the 268 Ewingsdale Road planning proposal.", "highlights": [ "Confirmation required before gateway determination for the 268 Ewingsdale Road planning proposal.", "This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.", "Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.", "This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.", "This is a significant land use change with potential impacts on employment land, environment, and nearby residents.", "Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Byron Bay foreshore concept plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Byron foreshore concept plan, will continue stakeholder engagement during detailed design, will publicly exhibit the new Apex Park amenities design, prioritise a new play space, begin further planting, proceed with kayak storage design, and await the coastal protection structure outcome before developing foreshore parking plans.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Affordable housing contribution framework endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft affordable housing contribution policy and related procedures and distribution plan for public exhibition for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "$3.5 million loan approved for Bayshore Drive roundabout", "detail": "Council authorised $3,500,000 in new borrowings for 2024/25 to construct a roundabout at Lot 12 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, delegated loan acceptance to the General Manager, and allocated $5.145 million from the Sewerage Capital Works Reserve to repay an earlier loan instead of refinancing it.", "resident_relevance": "This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road to proceed", "detail": "Council agreed to progress the planning proposal to rezone land at 268 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay from RU2 Rural Landscape to a mix of industrial and environmental zones, seek a gateway determination, exhibit the proposal and draft planning agreement, and later consider a submissions report.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land use change with potential impacts on employment land, environment, and nearby residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "title": "Flood-related DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amended Byron Shire DCP 2014 Chapter C2: Areas Affected by Flood, updated related terminology in Part A, and will publish the changes on its website.", "resident_relevance": "Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Byron Writers Festival traffic management supported", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations supporting traffic management for the Byron Writers Festival in Bangalow from 8 to 10 August 2025, subject to conditions including resident notification, service coordination, emergency consultation, and insurance.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in Bangalow can expect temporary traffic arrangements during the festival.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "audit-office-of-new-south-wales", "name": "Audit Office of New South Wales", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/audit-office-of-new-south-wales/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 5, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "summary": "Prepared the 2024-2025 External Audit Engagement Plan noted by Council.", "highlights": [ "Prepared the 2024-2025 External Audit Engagement Plan noted by Council.", "Most detailed discussion was withheld from the public because of security and risk-management concerns, limiting immediate public visibility of the underlying reports.", "This supports oversight of council finances and governance for the current financial year.", "This affects how council tracks and resolves governance, compliance, and internal control issues.", "This may make future audit reporting clearer and improve accountability.", "This sets the program for future internal reviews of council systems, risks, and controls." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Confidential session held for audit and internal risk matters", "detail": "The committee moved into confidential session to consider the external audit engagement plan, the Q3 internal audit status and draft Section 10.7 certificate report, and revised internal audit plans because they involved internal audit program details, information security risks, and internal risk management matters.", "resident_relevance": "Most detailed discussion was withheld from the public because of security and risk-management concerns, limiting immediate public visibility of the underlying reports.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } }, { "title": "External audit engagement plan noted", "detail": "Council noted the 2024-2025 External Audit Engagement Plan prepared by the Audit Office of New South Wales for the year ended 30 June 2025.", "resident_relevance": "This supports oversight of council finances and governance for the current financial year.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } }, { "title": "Internal audit recommendations reviewed and some closed", "detail": "The committee noted the Internal Audit Status Report and Q3 2024-2025 recommendations report, endorsed closing 8 internal audit recommendations, and endorsed modified recommendations and management actions in the draft Section 10.7 Certificates internal audit report, including acceptance of one low-risk finding.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how council tracks and resolves governance, compliance, and internal control issues.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } }, { "title": "Future internal audit reporting format changed", "detail": "The committee requested that management comments and risk evaluation be included in draft internal audit reports and that future reporting be split into a quarterly status report and a separate internal audit report.", "resident_relevance": "This may make future audit reporting clearer and improve accountability.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } }, { "title": "Revised internal audit plans endorsed", "detail": "The committee endorsed revised internal audit plans for 2024/25 and 2025/26, and the revised four-year internal audit plan for 2024-2028.", "resident_relevance": "This sets the program for future internal reviews of council systems, risks, and controls.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Information security and internal risk management", "detail": "Confidential treatment was justified partly because the reports contained information about internal audit programs, information security risks and vulnerabilities, and internal risk management matters.", "resident_relevance": "These issues relate to protection of council systems and continuity of public services.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "blakehurst-and-kogarah-bay-wards-overland-flow-flood-study", "name": "Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study", "type": "study/project", "project_path": "projects/blakehurst-and-kogarah-bay-wards-overland-flow-flood-study/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-18", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "summary": "Main flood study advanced for Council adoption steps.", "highlights": [ "Main flood study advanced for Council adoption steps.", "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.", "Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.", "This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study advanced for Council adoption", "detail": "The committee received and noted the final draft Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study and recommended that Council adopt the final draft, allow the General Manager to make minor corrections, add required legal notations to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the adopted study on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections", "detail": "The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Updated committee terms and community representative changes noted", "detail": "The committee noted updated Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, the recent appointment of community representatives, and the resignation of former community representative Erin Seller.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "State department flood-related update received", "detail": "The committee received and noted a verbal update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Planning certificate flood notation", "detail": "The committee supported inclusion of required legal notation on 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties linked to the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study.", "resident_relevance": "This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of flood study information", "detail": "The committee supported publishing the adopted Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study report on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have easier public access to local flood study findings once adopted by Council.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "feasibility-study-of-flood-risk-mitigation-options-at-gloucester-road-stoney-creek-road-and-morgan-street-gloucester-road-intersections", "name": "Feasibility Study of Flood Risk Mitigation Options at Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road and Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersections", "type": "study/project", "project_path": "projects/feasibility-study-of-flood-risk-mitigation-options-at-gloucester-road-stoney-creek-road-and-morgan-street-gloucester-road-intersections/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-18", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "summary": "Study assessing mitigation options for flooding in Beverly Hills.", "highlights": [ "Study assessing mitigation options for flooding in Beverly Hills.", "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.", "Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.", "This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study advanced for Council adoption", "detail": "The committee received and noted the final draft Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study and recommended that Council adopt the final draft, allow the General Manager to make minor corrections, add required legal notations to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the adopted study on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections", "detail": "The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Updated committee terms and community representative changes noted", "detail": "The committee noted updated Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, the recent appointment of community representatives, and the resignation of former community representative Erin Seller.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "State department flood-related update received", "detail": "The committee received and noted a verbal update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Planning certificate flood notation", "detail": "The committee supported inclusion of required legal notation on 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties linked to the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study.", "resident_relevance": "This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Publication of flood study information", "detail": "The committee supported publishing the adopted Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study report on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have easier public access to local flood study findings once adopted by Council.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "community-engagement-strategy-2026-2036", "name": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036", "type": "strategy", "project_path": "projects/community-engagement-strategy-2026-2036/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Major policy document recommended for endorsement.", "highlights": [ "Major policy document recommended for endorsement.", "Sets how Council will engage with the community over the next decade and how residents can have input into Council decisions.", "Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.", "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "Could affect how sporting facilities and storage spaces are managed and accessed by clubs and the wider community." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the public exhibition findings, endorse the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036, and delegate authority to the General Manager to make minor administrative amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Sets how Council will engage with the community over the next decade and how residents can have input into Council decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Interactions with Children and Young People Policy adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended adopting the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy after community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Event grants approved for April 2026", "detail": "The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "detail": "Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Sporting amenities and storage facilities consultation to continue", "detail": "The Sports Advisory Committee outcomes from the 13 November 2025 workshop were noted, with officers to undertake broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model for sporting amenities and storage facilities. A future report will come to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect how sporting facilities and storage spaces are managed and accessed by clubs and the wider community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "public-toilet-strategy", "name": "Public Toilet Strategy", "type": "strategy", "project_path": "projects/public-toilet-strategy/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 4, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "summary": "Adopted with multiple amendments affecting specific facilities and service standards.", "highlights": [ "Adopted with multiple amendments affecting specific facilities and service standards.", "Affects access to public toilets, amenities quality, and which facilities stay open, move, or are upgraded.", "Residents should note Council did not adopt the stronger delay/consultation conditions proposed for any future Blue Lagoon toilet closure decision.", "Aims to improve public safety while allowing continued use of the informal walking trail.", "Residents will be able to comment on how Council manages flood risk and asbestos-related issues.", "Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Public Toilet Strategy adopted with site-specific amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Public Toilet Strategy with amendments including retaining toilets at Bush Street Reserve, Norah Head; Bluebell Park, Berkeley Vale; and Hardys Bay/Killcare, relocating the Walter and Edith Denniss Park toilet to Terilbah Reserve at The Entrance North, adding liquid soap and sanitary bins across the network subject to vandalism issues, and making 31 additional sports amenities available for general community use. Mangrove Mountain toilets are to be upgraded with a septic system and handwashing by June 2027.", "resident_relevance": "Affects access to public toilets, amenities quality, and which facilities stay open, move, or are upgraded.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Blue Lagoon closure amendment rejected", "detail": "A proposed amendment to keep Blue Lagoon Public Toilet, Bateau Bay, open until stair upgrades were completed, 12 months of usage were assessed, further community consultation occurred, and a report returned to Council was lost.", "resident_relevance": "Residents should note Council did not adopt the stronger delay/consultation conditions proposed for any future Blue Lagoon toilet closure decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Winney Bay safety barriers requested", "detail": "Council asked the Chief Executive Officer to develop and implement a plan for safety barriers along the cliff edge between Captain Cook Lookout and the existing Winney Bay Stairs.", "resident_relevance": "Aims to improve public safety while allowing continued use of the informal walking trail.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Flood and asbestos policies sent to public exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, with amendments to reflect 35-year house life and 50-year other building life and five-year reviews. Council also endorsed the Draft Policy for Asbestos Management for at least 28 days of public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on how Council manages flood risk and asbestos-related issues.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Environment and Planning Committee outcomes adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee and endorsed the Draft Policy for Keeping of Animals and the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "autism-community-network", "name": "Autism Community Network", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/autism-community-network/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Organisation connected to the sponsored gala dinner.", "highlights": [ "Organisation connected to the sponsored gala dinner.", "Residents, especially people with disability, carers and community groups, will have a chance to review and comment on the draft plan before it is finalised.", "This commits council funding to support a community event connected to autism awareness and inclusion.", "This relates to council oversight of community property and venue management, though no direct service change was specified in the minutes.", "Residents will be able to provide input on council actions affecting accessibility and inclusion." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended endorsing the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with a further report to come back after exhibition before final endorsement and submission to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice by 30 June 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, especially people with disability, carers and community groups, will have a chance to review and comment on the draft plan before it is finalised.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Council sponsorship approved for Autism Community Network Gala Dinner", "detail": "The committee recommended approval of $7,500 in outgoing sponsorship for Council to become a Silver Sponsor of the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner on Friday 1 May 2026.", "resident_relevance": "This commits council funding to support a community event connected to autism awareness and inclusion.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Quarterly Community Property Report noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Quarterly Community Property Report for 1 January to 31 March 2026.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to council oversight of community property and venue management, though no direct service change was specified in the minutes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Public consultation on disability inclusion planning", "detail": "The draft DIAP will be exhibited for at least 28 days and then reported back to Council with community feedback before final submission.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to provide input on council actions affecting accessibility and inclusion.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "penshurst-rsl-club", "name": "Penshurst RSL Club", "type": "community organisation", "project_path": "projects/penshurst-rsl-club/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Organiser of approved ANZAC Day service road closure event", "highlights": [ "Organiser of approved ANZAC Day service road closure event", "Organiser of the approved ANZAC Day service requiring road closures.", "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "ANZAC Day road closures approved for Penshurst RSL event", "detail": "The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "oatley-rsl-sub-branch", "name": "Oatley RSL Sub-Branch", "type": "community organisation", "project_path": "projects/oatley-rsl-sub-branch/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Received event grant funding for ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day", "highlights": [ "Received event grant funding for ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day", "Recipient of recommended event grant funding for ANZAC Day activities.", "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "April 2026 event grants approved", "detail": "Council approved $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Event grants approved for April 2026", "detail": "The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "moomba-to-sydney-ethane-pipeline", "name": "Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline", "type": "infrastructure/project", "project_path": "projects/moomba-to-sydney-ethane-pipeline/", "meeting_count": 2, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-23", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "summary": "Subject of hazard analysis planning proposal", "highlights": [ "Subject of hazard analysis planning proposal", "Subject of the hazard analysis planning proposal.", "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.", "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal sent for Gateway determination", "detail": "Council voted 12-1 to forward Planning Proposal 2026/0002 on the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline hazard analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination and future public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "MSE Pipeline Hazard Analysis planning proposal sent for Gateway", "detail": "Council recommended forwarding Planning Proposal No. 2026/0002 for the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline Hazard Analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, with public exhibition to follow if approved.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" }, { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "domestic-waste-management", "name": "Domestic Waste Management", "type": "council service", "project_path": "projects/domestic-waste-management/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Part of the waste financial plans and fees endorsed for exhibition.", "highlights": [ "Part of the waste financial plans and fees endorsed for exhibition.", "May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.", "Could affect future waste charges and service funding.", "May affect sewer charges for connected properties." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "NEWLOG draft budget endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft North East Weight of Loads Group (NEWLOG) budget for 2026/27 and its Long-Term Financial Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Waste financial plans endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft fees and charges plus long-term financial plans for Landfill and Resource Management and Domestic Waste Management for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future waste charges and service funding.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Wastewater annual charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed wastewater annual charges and the Wastewater Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "macmasters-beach-coastal-management", "name": "MacMasters Beach Coastal Management", "type": "project/topic", "project_path": "projects/macmasters-beach-coastal-management/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "summary": "Made a standing agenda item for the Coastal Estuary and Floodplain Management subcommittee.", "highlights": [ "Made a standing agenda item for the Coastal Estuary and Floodplain Management subcommittee.", "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach.", "Delays any immediate progression of the proposed FOGO processing facility and keeps current waste collection settings unchanged in this meeting.", "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions.", "Relevant to beach access, public safety, and future coastal works at MacMasters Beach." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "MacMasters Beach coastal protection and management actions endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended extending the current Coast and Estuary grant to 31 December 2026, adding a future temporary coastal protection works action into the Open Coast Coastal Management Program, noting a coastal risk and options assessment for Marine Parade, seeking an arborist risk assessment for Norfolk Island Pines near the surf club, disconnecting the beach shower, considering funded actions in 2025-26, and making MacMasters Beach coastal management a standing subcommittee agenda item.", "resident_relevance": "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "title": "FOGO facility EOI proposal lost", "detail": "A motion to accept the FOGO business case and move to an Expression of Interest process for a 100,000 tonne per year in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility under a PPP/BOOT model was lost. An alternative motion carried recommending Council circulate the May 2024 feasibility report and Administrator decision to all councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Delays any immediate progression of the proposed FOGO processing facility and keeps current waste collection settings unchanged in this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "title": "Draft Flood Risk Management Policy to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council endorse the draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, amend it to reflect a 35-year house life and 50-year life for other buildings, and review the policy every 5 years.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "MacMasters Beach foreshore risk and infrastructure", "detail": "Discussion covered temporary coastal protection works, grant timing, arborist assessment of foreshore Norfolk Island Pines, Marine Parade coastal risk assessment, and the beach shower connection.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to beach access, public safety, and future coastal works at MacMasters Beach.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "community-strategic-plan-2025-2035", "name": "Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035", "type": "strategy", "project_path": "projects/community-strategic-plan-2025-2035/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Council considered submissions received on the draft long-term strategic plan.", "highlights": [ "Council considered submissions received on the draft long-term strategic plan.", "This changes the proposed cost and structure of parking permits relevant to residents, ratepayers, and nearby border communities.", "Community feedback has been formally considered as part of setting long-term council priorities.", "This may lead to traffic changes affecting safety, access, and vehicle movements in Byron Bay." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Pay parking permit fees amended for exhibition", "detail": "Council resolved to exhibit draft 2025/26 fees and charges with changes to pay parking permits, including removing the earlier statement about two free resident permits, setting a Shire resident parking permit at $55, adding a non-resident ratepayer permit at $110, and adding a border community permit category.", "resident_relevance": "This changes the proposed cost and structure of parking permits relevant to residents, ratepayers, and nearby border communities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community Strategic Plan submissions noted", "detail": "Council noted submissions received on the draft Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035 during public exhibition and the responses to those submissions.", "resident_relevance": "Community feedback has been formally considered as part of setting long-term council priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "title": "Byron Bay intersection consultation to proceed", "detail": "Council noted community feedback on the Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street intersection and directed staff to consult on short-term options including restricting right turns, then report back on preferred future upgrades.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to traffic changes affecting safety, access, and vehicle movements in Byron Bay.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "seventh-day-adventist-church-argyle-street", "name": "Seventh Day Adventist Church, Argyle Street", "type": "facility/site", "project_path": "projects/seventh-day-adventist-church-argyle-street/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 3, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Site identified as a possible future accommodation opportunity.", "highlights": [ "Site identified as a possible future accommodation opportunity.", "Residents concerned about safety and traffic at this intersection will need to wait for a later decision.", "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "May support future housing or crisis accommodation opportunities in Mullumbimby." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Byron Bay intersection report deferred", "detail": "The traffic and safety assessment for the Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street intersection in Byron Bay was deferred to the Council Planning Meeting on 8 May 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about safety and traffic at this intersection will need to wait for a later decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "Council backed local decision-making on Station Street affordable housing", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for local decision-making, rejected calls for Sydney-based intervention over the affordable housing project at 57 Station Street, and will write to local MP Tamara Smith seeking withdrawal of support for the petition opposing the project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "In-principle support given for Argyle Street church accommodation use", "detail": "Council gave in-principle support for using the Seventh Day Adventist Church site on Argyle Street, Mullumbimby for affordable, temporary, emergency or other appropriate accommodation, subject to planning rules and due diligence, and will write to government and housing providers.", "resident_relevance": "May support future housing or crisis accommodation opportunities in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "reflections-holidays-lennox-head", "name": "Reflections Holidays Lennox Head", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/reflections-holidays-lennox-head/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "To be invited to participate in the committee and identified as a stakeholder for pathway planning.", "highlights": [ "To be invited to participate in the committee and identified as a stakeholder for pathway planning.", "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Lake Ainsworth to village pathway concept", "detail": "Discussion occurred about connecting Lake Ainsworth and Lennox Head village centre via a new pathway. Council staff advised preliminary consideration has occurred, but a detailed concept design and consultation with Reflections Lennox Head and other stakeholders would be required.", "resident_relevance": "Potential future active transport and access improvement for residents and visitors.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "wastewater-operations", "name": "Wastewater Operations", "type": "council service", "project_path": "projects/wastewater-operations/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Subject of endorsed annual charges and long-term financial plan.", "highlights": [ "Subject of endorsed annual charges and long-term financial plan.", "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "Directly affects household and property water bills if adopted after exhibition." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Wastewater annual charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed wastewater annual charges and the Wastewater Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Water charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed 2026/27 water charges and the Water Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition, including a 20mm water access charge rising from $265 to $281, water consumption under 350kl rising from $2.99 to $3.17, water consumption over 350kl rising from $4.49 to $4.76, and vacant land charge rising from $265 to $281.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects household and property water bills if adopted after exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "water-operations", "name": "Water Operations", "type": "council service", "project_path": "projects/water-operations/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Subject of endorsed annual charges and long-term financial plan.", "highlights": [ "Subject of endorsed annual charges and long-term financial plan.", "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "Directly affects household and property water bills if adopted after exhibition." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Wastewater annual charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed wastewater annual charges and the Wastewater Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Water charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed 2026/27 water charges and the Water Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition, including a 20mm water access charge rising from $265 to $281, water consumption under 350kl rising from $2.99 to $3.17, water consumption over 350kl rising from $4.49 to $4.76, and vacant land charge rising from $265 to $281.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects household and property water bills if adopted after exhibition.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "landfill-and-resource-management", "name": "Landfill and Resource Management", "type": "council service", "project_path": "projects/landfill-and-resource-management/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Part of the waste financial plans and fees endorsed for exhibition.", "highlights": [ "Part of the waste financial plans and fees endorsed for exhibition.", "May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.", "Could affect future waste charges and service funding." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "NEWLOG draft budget endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft North East Weight of Loads Group (NEWLOG) budget for 2026/27 and its Long-Term Financial Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Waste financial plans endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft fees and charges plus long-term financial plans for Landfill and Resource Management and Domestic Waste Management for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future waste charges and service funding.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "club-rivers", "name": "Club Rivers", "type": "community organisation", "project_path": "projects/club-rivers/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-09", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "summary": "Referenced in ANZAC Day service item for Riverwood in the meeting material.", "highlights": [ "Referenced in ANZAC Day service item for Riverwood in the meeting material.", "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "Drivers near the leisure centre and nearby intersection may see clearer sight lines and changed parking availability." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "School traffic trial at Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial extending the Kiss and Ride area on Ecole Street and introducing timed left-turn restrictions from Princes Highway into Ecole Street and from Ecole Street into Ecole Lane during school times.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Parking restriction change near Sans Souci Leisure Centre", "detail": "The committee recommended installing a 10m No Stopping zone on the northern side of Morshead Drive south of Rickard Road, South Hurstville.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers near the leisure centre and nearby intersection may see clearer sight lines and changed parking availability.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "the-wharf-bar-and-restaurant", "name": "The Wharf Bar and Restaurant", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/the-wharf-bar-and-restaurant/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-02-26", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "summary": "Area in front of leased premises subject to paving investigation for dancing use.", "highlights": [ "Area in front of leased premises subject to paving investigation for dancing use.", "May affect public space use and event activity in the waterfront area.", "Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Paving investigation near The Wharf Bar and Restaurant", "detail": "Council will investigate cost-effective paving suitable for dancing in front of the leased area of The Wharf Bar and Restaurant and liaise with the dance operator about required permits.", "resident_relevance": "May affect public space use and event activity in the waterfront area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Development approved at 23 Compton Drive, East Ballina", "detail": "Council approved DA 2025/126 for demolition of an existing restaurant and construction of a two-storey dwelling house with associated earthworks, retaining walls, vegetation removal and revegetation, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "carss-park-aquatic-facility", "name": "Carss Park Aquatic Facility", "type": "project/facility", "project_path": "projects/carss-park-aquatic-facility/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-02-26", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "summary": "Major facility specifically reported to the committee.", "highlights": [ "Major facility specifically reported to the committee.", "Residents and sporting users may be affected by future planning, delivery or access changes relating to this aquatic facility.", "Sporting clubs and facility users may have an opportunity to provide feedback on how amenities and storage facilities are managed.", "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Carss Park Aquatic Facility update noted", "detail": "The committee received and noted an update from the Executive Manager City Futures on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and sporting users may be affected by future planning, delivery or access changes relating to this aquatic facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Community consultation to be undertaken on sporting amenities and storage management", "detail": "The committee noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities, noted that Council officers will conduct broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model, and noted that a future report will go to Council on the consultation outcomes.", "resident_relevance": "Sporting clubs and facility users may have an opportunity to provide feedback on how amenities and storage facilities are managed.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Council sports facility planning and works", "detail": "Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.", "resident_relevance": "These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_georges_river_council_sports_advisory_committee_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-georges-river-council-sports-advisory-committee-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee mainly noted updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, 2025/26 sporting infrastructure capital works, and upcoming consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/SAC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "macpoint-northern-access-road", "name": "MacPoint Northern Access Road", "type": "project", "project_path": "projects/macpoint-northern-access-road/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-02-23 17:15", "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "summary": "Agenda item concerning access design assessment for Macquarie Point.", "highlights": [ "Agenda item concerning access design assessment for Macquarie Point.", "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting.", "Dog access arrangements affecting South Hobart Oval were not reduced in the way proposed by the failed amendment.", "Potentially relevant to transport access and redevelopment around Macquarie Point.", "May affect local traffic, walking, cycling and street access in Mount Nelson." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens land-transfer clause amended", "detail": "An amendment carried to replace clause 3 so that the CEO is authorised to negotiate with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens regarding land transfer to Hobart City Council and return a report to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future management or access arrangements for land involving the Botanical Gardens, but no final land-transfer decision was made at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "title": "South Hobart Oval provisions retained in adopted dog management attachment", "detail": "A proposed amendment to limit off-lead dog exercise at South Hobart Oval to weekday mornings only was lost. 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23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Mount Nelson Local Area Mobility Plan", "detail": "Listed on the agenda and also referenced in a recent council workshop.", "resident_relevance": "May affect local traffic, walking, cycling and street access in Mount Nelson.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "unit-committee-ts-lismore-inc", "name": "Unit Committee TS Lismore Inc", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/unit-committee-ts-lismore-inc/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-02-11", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "summary": "Receiving exit compensation following lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close.", "highlights": [ "Receiving exit compensation following lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close.", "Affects council oversight, risk management and governance.", "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members appointed", "detail": "Council approved the appointment of Soizic Bellemere, Karen Williams and Cherie Watt to the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee, subject to satisfactory background checks, and appointed Cr Simon Kinny as alternate councillor delegate.", "resident_relevance": "Affects council oversight, risk management and governance.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "26 Endeavour Close to remain available for lease interest rather than immediate sale", "detail": "Council approved a $60,000 ex GST exit payment to Unit Committee TS Lismore Inc after lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close, Ballina, funded from the Property Development Reserve, and resolved to call for expressions of interest to lease the site on an as-is or purpose-built basis. Council will also assist with interim boat storage for Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club Inc at Cawarra Park or another location, subject to the leasing outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "cumberland-local-transport-forum", "name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/cumberland-local-transport-forum/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 3, "last_updated": "2026-02-04", "latest_meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "summary": "The committee that considered and resolved or recommended the transport matters in this meeting.", "highlights": [ "The committee that considered and resolved or recommended the transport matters in this meeting.", "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns.", "Berala residents and businesses should be aware the matter was discussed, but no new implementation decision is recorded in the extracted text.", "Parents, students and drivers in Bolton Street may see updated school-zone speed signage and traffic management.", "Residents in these streets may receive consultation material or be asked for feedback on proposed transport changes.", "Local residents may see further follow-up on access or safety concerns, but no formal decision was recorded here." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Roundabout recommended for Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn", "detail": "The forum recommended approval of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Park Road, Mt Auburn Road and Angus Avenue. Council is to prepare design plans, send them to Transport for NSW for concurrence, include construction in a future Capital Works Program, and notify affected residents of the consultation outcome.", "resident_relevance": "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "title": "Berala pedestrian shopping centre item noted", "detail": "For Item CLTF-26-013, Lidbury Street, Berala - Provision of a Pedestrian Shopping Centre, the forum recommended that the information in the report be noted.", "resident_relevance": "Berala residents and businesses should be aware the matter was discussed, but no new implementation decision is recorded in the extracted text.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "40km/h school zone outside St Anthony's Coptic College, Guildford", "detail": "Transport for NSW has recently approved a 40km/h school zone in Bolton Street, Guildford outside St Anthony's Coptic College. New signage has been installed, and Council officers will review existing speed signage and liaise with Transport for NSW on any further updates needed.", "resident_relevance": "Parents, students and drivers in Bolton Street may see updated school-zone speed signage and traffic management.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Community consultation progressing in Granville and South Granville", "detail": "Following earlier endorsed reports CLTF-25-242, CLTF-25-243 and CLTF-25-244, Council has commenced community consultation for matters affecting Charles Street, Redfern Street and Lavinia Street.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in these streets may receive consultation material or be asked for feedback on proposed transport changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Belgium Street, Auburn road width concerns", "detail": "A councillor asked about ongoing concerns regarding the road width of Belgium Street, Auburn. Council officers advised they will meet with the resident in the near future to discuss the issue.", "resident_relevance": "Local residents may see further follow-up on access or safety concerns, but no formal decision was recorded here.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "transforming-collins-street-trial", "name": "Transforming Collins Street Trial", "type": "infrastructure/project", "project_path": "projects/transforming-collins-street-trial/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2026-01-27 16:00", "latest_meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "summary": "Subject of safety, access and traffic concerns deferred for workshop review.", "highlights": [ "Subject of safety, access and traffic concerns deferred for workshop review.", "Could expand emergency shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness during heatwaves, bushfires and winter storms.", "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes.", "Could affect market access, nearby traders, traffic and street use in central Hobart.", "Directly affects drivers, bus operations, businesses, cinema visitors, people with disability access needs, and active transport users." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Extreme Weather Protocol support for rough sleepers endorsed", "detail": "Council carried clauses calling on the Tasmanian Government to fund Homes Tasmania to partner with Council on a pilot Extreme Weather Protocol, and also carried a clause to allocate Council funding in the next budget for a two-year trial if state funding is again refused.", "resident_relevance": "Could expand emergency shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness during heatwaves, bushfires and winter storms.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "title": "Collins Street trial issues deferred for further consideration", "detail": "A motion seeking urgent fixes to safety, access and traffic issues arising from the Transforming Collins Street trial, plus public messaging about e-scooters in separated bike lanes, was deferred to the Hobart Workshop Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Farmers Market relocation investigation", "detail": "In public question time and questions without notice, councillors and a resident raised the possible move of the Farmers Market from Bathurst Street to Collins Street. The CEO said Council had workshopped the proposal and requested more investigation, including wind advice, with an update scheduled for the Hobart Workshop Committee next month.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect market access, nearby traders, traffic and street use in central Hobart.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Collins Street transport and safety concerns", "detail": "Issues raised included turning space at Collins and Harrington Streets, removal of a drop zone outside Village Cinema, Victoria Street traffic lane changes, and illegal e-scooter use in separated bike lanes.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects drivers, bus operations, businesses, cinema visitors, people with disability access needs, and active transport users.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "burwood-local-planning-panel", "name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/burwood-local-planning-panel/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "latest_meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "summary": "Decision-making panel that determined the application.", "highlights": [ "Decision-making panel that determined the application.", "Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.", "Clarifies the final approved plans and parking arrangements that will govern the development.", "Shows that the approved proposal involved departures from standard planning controls considered by the panel.", "Confirms the application was considered with public objections and submissions before a decision was made." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "DA.2025.66 approved", "detail": "The panel approved development application DA.2025.66 for alterations and additions to three multi-storey buildings within an approved mixed-use development at 28-34 Victoria Street, 21 George Street and 17 George Street, Burwood, subject to the conditions in Council’s Assessment Report as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "title": "Approval conditions amended", "detail": "The panel amended the approval to correct typographical errors in the plan set and to update parking allocation details in line with a January 2026 parking clarification memorandum.", "resident_relevance": "Clarifies the final approved plans and parking arrangements that will govern the development.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Clause 4.6 variation requests considered", "detail": "The panel considered clause 4.6 variation requests relating to Floor Space Ratio and a minimum standard referenced in the minutes extract before determining the application.", "resident_relevance": "Shows that the approved proposal involved departures from standard planning controls considered by the panel.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Public input recorded", "detail": "The panel heard from the applicant and read objections, and one public address on the item is listed in the minutes.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the application was considered with public objections and submissions before a decision was made.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "central-coast-warnervale-airport", "name": "Central Coast (Warnervale) Airport", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/central-coast-warnervale-airport/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Site linked to the proposed future air show.", "highlights": [ "Site linked to the proposed future air show.", "This strategy work may shape future economic growth, tourism planning, and related council priorities across the Central Coast.", "Residents near Warnervale Airport and across the Central Coast may be affected by a future air show through event activity, local business opportunities, traffic, and noise considerations.", "The discussion signals areas of industry focus that may influence development and investment conversations in the region." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan update noted", "detail": "The committee resolved to note the project update for the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan.", "resident_relevance": "This strategy work may shape future economic growth, tourism planning, and related council priorities across the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Future Warnervale air show operator process commenced", "detail": "The committee noted that action has been taken to begin selecting a suitable operator for a future air show at Central Coast (Warnervale) Airport, with the committee to consider whether to proceed at its next meeting.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near Warnervale Airport and across the Central Coast may be affected by a future air show through event activity, local business opportunities, traffic, and noise considerations.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "UDIA priorities on the Central Coast", "detail": "The Urban Development Institute of Australia presented on its work and priorities on the Central Coast.", "resident_relevance": "The discussion signals areas of industry focus that may influence development and investment conversations in the region.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_5_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-5-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee received updates on the Economic Development Strategy and Destination Management Plan, the Warnervale Business Precinct, and steps to appoint an operator for a future air show at Warnervale Airport.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EDC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "smart-central-coast-blueprint", "name": "Smart Central Coast Blueprint", "type": "program/project", "project_path": "projects/smart-central-coast-blueprint/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "summary": "Strategic item deferred to the next committee meeting.", "highlights": [ "Strategic item deferred to the next committee meeting.", "Residents will need to wait until the next meeting for discussion of this transport-related strategic planning item.", "This helps inform council's understanding of local economic conditions, but no new policy or service change was decided at this meeting.", "This may be relevant to residents interested in future transport and economic development planning on the Central Coast.", "The report informs council's economic development work, though the meeting record shows no direct action flowing from it." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation deferred", "detail": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW presentation on the Smart Central Coast Blueprint, which had already been deferred from the June 2025 meeting, to the next Economic Development Committee meeting on 5 August 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will need to wait until the next meeting for discussion of this transport-related strategic planning item.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "title": "Quarterly Economic Indicators report noted", "detail": "The committee noted the report on the latest Central Coast economic indicators following an update from council staff.", "resident_relevance": "This helps inform council's understanding of local economic conditions, but no new policy or service change was decided at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint", "detail": "A scheduled presentation by Transport for NSW was not heard and was pushed to the next meeting.", "resident_relevance": "This may be relevant to residents interested in future transport and economic development planning on the Central Coast.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Central Coast economic conditions", "detail": "Council staff provided an update on the quarterly economic indicators standing item.", "resident_relevance": "The report informs council's economic development work, though the meeting record shows no direct action flowing from it.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "epar-works-for-agrn1012-2022-nsw-severe-weather-and-flooding-event", "name": "EPAR Works for AGRN1012 2022 NSW Severe Weather and Flooding Event", "type": "recovery project", "project_path": "projects/epar-works-for-agrn1012-2022-nsw-severe-weather-and-flooding-event/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "summary": "Confidential land acquisition and disposal decision supports this flood recovery work.", "highlights": [ "Confidential land acquisition and disposal decision supports this flood recovery work.", "This supports delivery of flood recovery works and may affect nearby landowners and road arrangements.", "This could change traffic access, safety, and active transport connections around the Saddle Road precinct.", "This may influence how council carries out capital, maintenance, emergency, and vegetation works across the shire." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Flood recovery land interests authorised in confidential resolution", "detail": "Council authorised acquisition and disposal of land interests, including opening and closing roads, for EPAR works linked to the 2022 NSW Severe Weather and Flooding Event.", "resident_relevance": "This supports delivery of flood recovery works and may affect nearby landowners and road arrangements.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "title": "Saddle Road future use investigation endorsed", "detail": "Council will investigate reducing or removing through traffic on Saddle Road after Mullumbimby Road works, consider long-term conversion to a pedestrian and bicycle corridor, and consult local landowners.", "resident_relevance": "This could change traffic access, safety, and active transport connections around the Saddle Road precinct.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Environmental protection in council works", "detail": "Council reaffirmed alignment with the Community Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, prioritising protection of high conservation value areas in works programs and seeking a councillor workshop on environmental approval pathways.", "resident_relevance": "This may influence how council carries out capital, maintenance, emergency, and vegetation works across the shire.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "mullum-seed", "name": "Mullum Seed", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/mullum-seed/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Partnering with Council under an MoU for a Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant application.", "highlights": [ "Partnering with Council under an MoU for a Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant application.", "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "May support future housing or crisis accommodation opportunities in Mullumbimby.", "May help progress future planning and funding for the Lot 22 project." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Council backed local decision-making on Station Street affordable housing", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for local decision-making, rejected calls for Sydney-based intervention over the affordable housing project at 57 Station Street, and will write to local MP Tamara Smith seeking withdrawal of support for the petition opposing the project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "In-principle support given for Argyle Street church accommodation use", "detail": "Council gave in-principle support for using the Seventh Day Adventist Church site on Argyle Street, Mullumbimby for affordable, temporary, emergency or other appropriate accommodation, subject to planning rules and due diligence, and will write to government and housing providers.", "resident_relevance": "May support future housing or crisis accommodation opportunities in Mullumbimby.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Lot 22 grant partnership", "detail": "Council endorsed an MoU with Mullum Seed to support an application for a Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant.", "resident_relevance": "May help progress future planning and funding for the Lot 22 project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "bangalow-koalas", "name": "Bangalow Koalas", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/bangalow-koalas/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "summary": "Recognised in Council's biodiversity and wildlife corridor motion.", "highlights": [ "Recognised in Council's biodiversity and wildlife corridor motion.", "Affects road safety and traffic movements in the Talofa area.", "Residents concerned about safety and traffic at this intersection will need to wait for a later decision.", "Provides support for local arts and community events." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Bangalow Road intersection upgrade signage endorsed at Talofa", "detail": "Council adopted the Local Traffic Committee recommendation to endorse regulatory signage and line marking for the intersection upgrade at 533 Bangalow Road, Talofa.", "resident_relevance": "Affects road safety and traffic movements in the Talofa area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "title": "Byron Bay intersection report deferred", "detail": "The traffic and safety assessment for the Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street intersection in Byron Bay was deferred to the Council Planning Meeting on 8 May 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about safety and traffic at this intersection will need to wait for a later decision.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Community financial assistance", "detail": "Council approved one-off facility hire fee waivers for the Ocean Shores Art Expo and Bangalow Film Festival.", "resident_relevance": "Provides support for local arts and community events.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "mullumbimby-water-supply-strategy", "name": "Mullumbimby water supply strategy", "type": "project", "project_path": "projects/mullumbimby-water-supply-strategy/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 2, "topic_count": 2, "last_updated": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "latest_meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "summary": "Key strategic water planning project discussed by the committee.", "highlights": [ "Key strategic water planning project discussed by the committee.", "This helps shape Council priorities and future service planning, including water and sewer-related decision-making.", "This affects long-term planning for Mullumbimby’s water supply and may influence future infrastructure choices, service reliability, and value for ratepayers.", "Residents and ratepayers in Mullumbimby may be affected by future water supply options, costs, and service resilience.", "This indicates ongoing reporting on water and sewer utility operations, though no committee action was taken at this meeting." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Integrated Planning and Reporting framework noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and councillor-identified priorities for the 2025–2029 period and Delivery Program.", "resident_relevance": "This helps shape Council priorities and future service planning, including water and sewer-related decision-making.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } }, { "title": "Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design supported with conditions", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the proposed high-level project design, giving staff feedback to improve it, keeping the committee informed of later design changes, and considering investigations previously requested by the committee in July 2024.", "resident_relevance": "This affects long-term planning for Mullumbimby’s water supply and may influence future infrastructure choices, service reliability, and value for ratepayers.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Long-term water supply planning for Mullumbimby", "detail": "The project aim is to provide evidence-based recommendations for Council to decide on a long-term water supply strategy for Mullumbimby, with emphasis on sustainable and efficient water services and best value to ratepayers.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and ratepayers in Mullumbimby may be affected by future water supply options, costs, and service resilience.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } }, { "topic": "Utilities status reporting", "detail": "An Infrastructure Services Utilities Monthly Status Report for December 2024 to February 2025 was listed for information only, but no decision was recorded because quorum was lost before the meeting ended.", "resident_relevance": "This indicates ongoing reporting on water and sewer utility operations, though no committee action was taken at this meeting.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "indoor-multisport-stadium-feasibility-study", "name": "Indoor Multisport Stadium Feasibility Study", "type": "project", "project_path": "projects/indoor-multisport-stadium-feasibility-study/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Council progressed the next stage of planning and funding for this project.", "highlights": [ "Council progressed the next stage of planning and funding for this project.", "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation", "detail": "The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.", "resident_relevance": "The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "basketball-nsw", "name": "Basketball NSW", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/basketball-nsw/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Co-funding partner for the indoor stadium feasibility study.", "highlights": [ "Co-funding partner for the indoor stadium feasibility study.", "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "men-s-shed", "name": "Men’s Shed", "type": "community facility", "project_path": "projects/men-s-shed/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Council added an option to upgrade and retain it at its current location in the adopted park master plan.", "highlights": [ "Council added an option to upgrade and retain it at its current location in the adopted park master plan.", "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.", "resident_relevance": "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "carss-park-pool", "name": "Carss Park Pool", "type": "project/facility", "project_path": "projects/carss-park-pool/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Major project update and milestone completion noted.", "highlights": [ "Major project update and milestone completion noted.", "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Carss Park Pool project progress", "detail": "The report recorded completion of Milestone 1 and payment approval to the NSW Office of Sport in line with the project funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "nsw-office-of-sport", "name": "NSW Office of Sport", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/nsw-office-of-sport/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "2026-04-13", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "summary": "Funding agreement party for the Carss Park Pool project.", "highlights": [ "Funding agreement party for the Carss Park Pool project.", "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Carss Park Pool project progress", "detail": "The report recorded completion of Milestone 1 and payment approval to the NSW Office of Sport in line with the project funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "sans-souci-park", "name": "Sans Souci Park", "type": "public facility", "project_path": "projects/sans-souci-park/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 1, "last_updated": "25 Mar 2026", "latest_meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "summary": "Site of the proposed no stopping restrictions.", "highlights": [ "Site of the proposed no stopping restrictions.", "Affects how drivers can use the car park and is intended to improve access and safety within the facility.", "Regular users of the car park may face clearer restrictions intended to reduce unsafe or obstructive parking." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "No stopping restrictions proposed at Sans Souci Park car park", "detail": "The forum supported installing no stopping restrictions at Sans Souci Park car park as shown in the report plan. The discussion clarified this would not create additional parking spaces, but would stop vehicles parking in unsuitable unmarked areas.", "resident_relevance": "Affects how drivers can use the car park and is intended to improve access and safety within the facility.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [ { "topic": "Parking management at Sans Souci Park car park", "detail": "Discussion noted that large vehicles such as B-doubles and trailers had been parking in random and unmarked places, prompting the proposed no stopping restrictions.", "resident_relevance": "Regular users of the car park may face clearer restrictions intended to reduce unsafe or obstructive parking.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "npws", "name": "NPWS", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/npws/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Post-meeting note indicated the retaining wall may fall under its responsibility.", "highlights": [ "Post-meeting note indicated the retaining wall may fall under its responsibility.", "Relates to public safety and asset condition at the sportsground area." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Megan Crescent retaining wall issue referred for land and remediation check", "detail": "Concern about the timber retaining wall near the NPWS Aboriginal cultural site at Megan Crescent Sportsground was referred to the Open Spaces team to confirm land ownership and arrange remediation as required. A post-meeting note says Council engaged with Aboriginal stakeholders on a remediation plan and funding is being considered.", "resident_relevance": "Relates to public safety and asset condition at the sportsground area.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "marine-rescue-ballina", "name": "Marine Rescue Ballina", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/marine-rescue-ballina/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Provided an update on a new rescue vessel and acknowledged Council support.", "highlights": [ "Provided an update on a new rescue vessel and acknowledged Council support.", "Could improve facility operations and user amenity at the pool." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Ballina War Memorial Pool dishwasher request referred", "detail": "The need for a dishwasher at Ballina War Memorial Pool was referred to Council’s Manager Facilities and Services to review provision of the appliance.", "resident_relevance": "Could improve facility operations and user amenity at the pool.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ballina-environment-society", "name": "Ballina Environment Society", "type": "organisation", "project_path": "projects/ballina-environment-society/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Raised updates on single-use plastics and the pool dishwasher issue.", "highlights": [ "Raised updates on single-use plastics and the pool dishwasher issue.", "Could improve facility operations and user amenity at the pool." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Ballina War Memorial Pool dishwasher request referred", "detail": "The need for a dishwasher at Ballina War Memorial Pool was referred to Council’s Manager Facilities and Services to review provision of the appliance.", "resident_relevance": "Could improve facility operations and user amenity at the pool.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ballina-war-memorial-pool", "name": "Ballina War Memorial Pool", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/ballina-war-memorial-pool/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-16", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "summary": "Facility discussed for a potential appliance improvement.", "highlights": [ "Facility discussed for a potential appliance improvement.", "Could improve facility operations and user amenity at the pool." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Ballina War Memorial Pool dishwasher request referred", "detail": "The need for a dishwasher at Ballina War Memorial Pool was referred to Council’s Manager Facilities and Services to review provision of the appliance.", "resident_relevance": "Could improve facility operations and user amenity at the pool.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_b_ward_committee_16_mar_2026_16_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "B Ward Committee - 16 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-b-ward-committee-16-mar-2026-16-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "16 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-16", "meeting_category": "B Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee made several follow-up referrals on local signage, public amenity, sportsground safety and facility issues, and discussed traffic, camping, waste, pathways and other Lennox Head community matters.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/BWCCC_16032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "ballina-council", "name": "Ballina Council", "type": "government body", "project_path": "projects/ballina-council/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-12", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "summary": "Investigating road marking options and coordinating responses to traffic issues.", "highlights": [ "Investigating road marking options and coordinating responses to traffic issues.", "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic safety follow-up for Bugden Lane", "detail": "Council advised it is investigating line marking changes on Main Street near the service station to discourage u-turns and create a clearer left turn into Bugden Lane. Council has also reported the issue to NSW Police for additional patrols, and the 'No Right Turn' sign will be relocated for better visibility.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "crawford-house", "name": "Crawford House", "type": "facility", "project_path": "projects/crawford-house/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-12", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "summary": "Subject of current maintenance works.", "highlights": [ "Subject of current maintenance works.", "Residents interested in local heritage facilities can expect visible maintenance works at Crawford House." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Crawford House repairs underway", "detail": "The committee was advised that window repair and painting at Crawford House had commenced.", "resident_relevance": "Residents interested in local heritage facilities can expect visible maintenance works at Crawford House.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } ] }, { "slug": "alstonville-plateau-historical-society", "name": "Alstonville Plateau Historical Society", "type": "community organisation", "project_path": "projects/alstonville-plateau-historical-society/", "meeting_count": 1, "decision_count": 1, "topic_count": 0, "last_updated": "2026-03-12", "latest_meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "latest_meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "summary": "Raised business arising and business with notice items, including local heritage matters.", "highlights": [ "Raised business arising and business with notice items, including local heritage matters.", "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety." ], "decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic safety follow-up for Bugden Lane", "detail": "Council advised it is investigating line marking changes on Main Street near the service station to discourage u-turns and create a clearer left turn into Bugden Lane. Council has also reported the issue to NSW Police for additional patrols, and the 'No Right Turn' sign will be relocated for better visibility.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.", "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } } ], "topics": [], "meetings": [ { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_c_ward_committee_12_mar_2026_12_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-c-ward-committee-12-mar-2026-12-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-12", "meeting_category": "C Ward Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee discussed local traffic safety issues in Bugden Lane, noted maintenance progress at Crawford House, and received community updates on upcoming events and hall music activities.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CWCCC_12032026_MIN.PDF" } ] } ], "decision_items": [ { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended endorsing the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with a further report to come back after exhibition before final endorsement and submission to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice by 30 June 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, especially people with disability, carers and community groups, will have a chance to review and comment on the draft plan before it is finalised.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Council sponsorship approved for Autism Community Network Gala Dinner", "detail": "The committee recommended approval of $7,500 in outgoing sponsorship for Council to become a Silver Sponsor of the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner on Friday 1 May 2026.", "resident_relevance": "This commits council funding to support a community event connected to autism awareness and inclusion.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.", "resident_relevance": "This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Quarterly Community Property Report noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Quarterly Community Property Report for 1 January to 31 March 2026.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to council oversight of community property and venue management, though no direct service change was specified in the minutes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, approved $7,500 sponsorship for the Autism Community Network Gala Dinner, and progressed funding for an indoor multisport stadium feasibility study.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/COM_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Riverwood Local Centre master plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.", "resident_relevance": "Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed", "detail": "Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.", "resident_relevance": "Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.", "resident_relevance": "Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Consent granted for parking structure works at heritage-listed dwelling in Blakehurst", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0456 for alterations and additions to the existing parking structure associated with the heritage-listed dwelling at 9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst, subject to recommended conditions amended to include an additional condition 12(a).", "resident_relevance": "This affects a heritage-listed residential property and confirms the works can proceed under conditions set through the planning process.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_2_apr_2026_2_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 2 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-2-apr-2026-2-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "2 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-02", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously approved planning matters for sites in Carlton, Oatley and Blakehurst, including consent for a place of public worship, support for a height variation, and consent for works to a heritage-listed property.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/LPP_02042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 following public exhibition and delegated minor administrative amendments to the General Manager.", "resident_relevance": "This sets how Council will consult and communicate with the community over the next decade.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Children and young people policy adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy and approved a Library Use and Membership Policy change raising the unattended library age from 10 to 12 years.", "resident_relevance": "Families and library users should be aware of the new supervision age requirement for children.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "April 2026 event grants approved", "detail": "Council approved $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "These grants support local commemorative and cultural events open to the community.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study advanced for Council adoption", "detail": "The committee received and noted the final draft Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study and recommended that Council adopt the final draft, allow the General Manager to make minor corrections, add required legal notations to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the adopted study on Council’s website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_committee_18_mar_2026_18_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee - 18 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-committee-18-mar-2026-18-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "18 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-18", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted key flood study and flood mitigation updates, supported adoption steps for the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay overland flow flood study, and noted updated committee terms and community representative appointments.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FRMCC_18032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted with amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and Russellton Estate Expansion Area addendum, with changes covering Alstonville employment land mapping, Newrybar wording, a Ballina Hospital precinct plan, rural land use principles, consolidation of rural land use policy, removal of three SUGAs for further examination, and an action to identify additional employment land options.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "CURA B planning proposal endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed Planning Proposal BSCPP 24/005 for public exhibition, to relocate E1 zoning and increase height of buildings, subject to Gateway determination, and urged the proponent to reconsider affordable housing terms in the proposed planning agreement.", "resident_relevance": "This could affect development scale and zoning outcomes for the CURA B site, with a public exhibition period for community feedback.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_environmental_and_sustainability_committee_11_mar_2026_11_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee - 11 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-environmental-and-sustainability-committee-11-mar-2026-11-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-11", "meeting_category": "Environmental and Sustainability Committee", "one_line_summary": "Council backed major planning actions including adoption of the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 with amendments, exhibition of the CURA B planning proposal, and support for detached dual occupancies in the 7(c) Water Catchment zone.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/EASCC_11032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "NEWLOG draft budget endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft North East Weight of Loads Group (NEWLOG) budget for 2026/27 and its Long-Term Financial Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May influence regional heavy vehicle load management and related council budget planning.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Draft 2026/27 rating structure approved for operational plan", "detail": "Council approved a base rating structure for the draft 2026/27 Operational Plan, including under-50% residential base revenue, aligned base amounts across residential, business, farmland and mining categories, 18.65% of rate yield from business properties, farmland set at about 81% of the residential rate in the dollar, and mining set equal to business.", "resident_relevance": "Directly affects how general rates are shared across property categories in 2026/27.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "School traffic trial at Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial extending the Kiss and Ride area on Ecole Street and introducing timed left-turn restrictions from Princes Highway into Ecole Street and from Ecole Street into Ecole Lane during school times.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Parking restriction change near Sans Souci Leisure Centre", "detail": "The committee recommended installing a 10m No Stopping zone on the northern side of Morshead Drive south of Rickard Road, South Hurstville.", "resident_relevance": "Drivers near the leisure centre and nearby intersection may see clearer sight lines and changed parking availability.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "ANZAC Day road closures approved for Penshurst RSL event", "detail": "The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Earlier waste collection trial and permanent start-time changes", "detail": "The committee recommended a six-month trial of earlier waste collection starts on parts of Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road, with resident notification, complaint monitoring and the General Manager able to revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur. It also recommended permanent earlier start times on Broadarrow Road, Connells Point Road, Forest Road, Dover Park East and Swanns Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036 endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the public exhibition findings, endorse the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036, and delegate authority to the General Manager to make minor administrative amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Sets how Council will engage with the community over the next decade and how residents can have input into Council decisions.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Interactions with Children and Young People Policy adopted", "detail": "The committee recommended adopting the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy after community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Event grants approved for April 2026", "detail": "The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.", "resident_relevance": "Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Moore Park land reclassification advanced", "detail": "Council recommended adopting amended Planning Proposal PP2024/0006 to reclassify the northwestern portion of Moore Park at 33 Lobb Crescent, Beverley Park from community land to operational land, then send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.", "resident_relevance": "This changes the planning status of part of council-owned park land and may affect how that parcel can be managed or used in future.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "MSE Pipeline Hazard Analysis planning proposal sent for Gateway", "detail": "Council recommended forwarding Planning Proposal No. 2026/0002 for the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline Hazard Analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, with public exhibition to follow if approved.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Restaurant development at 143 Stoney Creek Road refused", "detail": "The Panel refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills. Reasons included inadequate vehicular access, impacts on trees, an acoustic report not meeting relevant standards, and unacceptable neighbourhood amenity impacts including noise and lighting associated with proposed operating hours.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_5_mar_2026_5_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 5 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-5-mar-2026-5-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "5 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-05", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Georges River Local Planning Panel supported progressing an affordable housing contribution planning proposal and refused a development application for a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LPP_05032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Draft Spoonbill Reserve Master Plan to go on public exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed public exhibition of the Draft Spoonbill Reserve Master Plan for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on future plans for Spoonbill Reserve.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Climate Change Policy adopted for exhibition", "detail": "Council adopted the amended Climate Change Policy and will place it on public exhibition; any submissions will return to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the direction for council climate-related planning and operations, with a chance for public input.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes-decision-8", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Community Property Leasing and Licensing Policy updated", "detail": "Council adopted an amended policy for leasing and licensing community property and will exhibit it publicly. Changes include rent categories for small not-for-profits and community organisations with commercial trading.", "resident_relevance": "May affect rents, access and lease conditions for local community groups using council property.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Dog Management Policy 2026-2031 adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Dog Management Policy for the City of Hobart for 2026-2031 after considering public submissions received during consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the rules for dog management across Hobart, affecting where and how residents can exercise dogs.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "SEAC membership appointments endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed appointments to the Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee for the term from 1 March 2026 to 30 June 2028 and delegated authority to the General Manager to fill vacancies or skill gaps during that period.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how community environmental and sustainability input is represented in Council advisory processes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Half-yearly performance report endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the Half-Yearly Report for 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 on progress against its Delivery Program.", "resident_relevance": "This provides residents with an accountability update on Council service and project delivery.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.", "resident_relevance": "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "2025-26 budget review approved", "detail": "Council received and noted the Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2025 and approved revised 2025-26 income and expenditure estimates, including a projected surplus of $28,097,000, with budget adjustments and reserve transfers.", "resident_relevance": "This affects Council’s financial settings for services, projects and reserve management during the 2025-26 year.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_council_meeting_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_17_feb_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-council-meeting-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-17-feb-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-17T18:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to \"Burwood City Council\", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CM_17022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "26 Endeavour Close to remain available for lease interest rather than immediate sale", "detail": "Council approved a $60,000 ex GST exit payment to Unit Committee TS Lismore Inc after lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close, Ballina, funded from the Property Development Reserve, and resolved to call for expressions of interest to lease the site on an as-is or purpose-built basis. Council will also assist with interim boat storage for Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club Inc at Cawarra Park or another location, subject to the leasing outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "89-91 Tamar Street to be retained and leased", "detail": "A proposal to sell 89-91 Tamar Street, Ballina was defeated. Council instead adopted the retain-and-lease option, subject to further reporting to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Keeps the property in council control for now and may affect future tenancy or service use in central Ballina.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Lennox Head Shared Zone safety advice", "detail": "The forum recommended that Police continue regular patrols in the area and that Council investigate painting the approach ramp a different colour to distinguish it from the road surface.", "resident_relevance": "May affect road safety treatments and driver/pedestrian awareness in the shared zone area.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum discussed local road safety follow-up items, recommended continued police patrols and possible ramp colouring in Lennox Head Shared Zone, and noted recent traffic control authorisations.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/LTF_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Closed session approved for confidential items", "detail": "The committee resolved to close part of the meeting to the public under the meeting procedures regulations. Closed items included minutes, confidential information, closed questions without notice, and the Dark Mofo 2026-2028 City Partnership Proposal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents should know that discussion of the Dark Mofo partnership proposal occurred in closed session, so details were not publicly reported in these minutes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" } }, { "id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Works Zone approved on McLeod Road, Merrylands", "detail": "A 15m long 'Works Zone' operating 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday was approved on the frontage of a redevelopment site on McLeod Road, Merrylands for 4 months, with possible extension subject to Council's standard conditions. The applicant must pay the applicable works zone fees.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and road users near the redevelopment site may see temporary parking and traffic changes during construction.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Roundabout recommended for Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn", "detail": "The forum recommended approval of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Park Road, Mt Auburn Road and Angus Avenue. Council is to prepare design plans, send them to Transport for NSW for concurrence, include construction in a future Capital Works Program, and notify affected residents of the consultation outcome.", "resident_relevance": "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Berala pedestrian shopping centre item noted", "detail": "For Item CLTF-26-013, Lidbury Street, Berala - Provision of a Pedestrian Shopping Centre, the forum recommended that the information in the report be noted.", "resident_relevance": "Berala residents and businesses should be aware the matter was discussed, but no new implementation decision is recorded in the extracted text.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "cumberland_infocouncil_cumberland_local_transport_forum_4_feb_2026_4_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-transport-forum-4-feb-2026-4-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Cumberland Council", "meeting_date": "4 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-04", "meeting_category": "Cumberland Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.", "document_url": "https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CLTF_04022026_MIN_3240.PDF" } }, { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Extreme Weather Protocol support for rough sleepers endorsed", "detail": "Council carried clauses calling on the Tasmanian Government to fund Homes Tasmania to partner with Council on a pilot Extreme Weather Protocol, and also carried a clause to allocate Council funding in the next budget for a two-year trial if state funding is again refused.", "resident_relevance": "Could expand emergency shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness during heatwaves, bushfires and winter storms.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Collins Street trial issues deferred for further consideration", "detail": "A motion seeking urgent fixes to safety, access and traffic issues arising from the Transforming Collins Street trial, plus public messaging about e-scooters in separated bike lanes, was deferred to the Hobart Workshop Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, businesses and road users affected by Collins Street changes will need to wait for workshop review before any formal decision on further changes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_27_jan_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-27-jan-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "27 Jan 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-01-27 16:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council endorsed key policy documents, supported action on homelessness shelter during extreme weather, deferred Collins Street trial concerns for workshop review, and did not proceed with an investigation into alleged removal of refreshments from the Elected Members Lounge.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/CO_27012026_MIN_2136.PDF" } }, { "id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "DA.2025.66 approved", "detail": "The panel approved development application DA.2025.66 for alterations and additions to three multi-storey buildings within an approved mixed-use development at 28-34 Victoria Street, 21 George Street and 17 George Street, Burwood, subject to the conditions in Council’s Assessment Report as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Additional storeys and apartments endorsed", "detail": "The approved changes include an additional 4 storeys to Building B (33 to 37 storeys) and an additional 4 storeys to Building C (26 to 30 storeys), plus 29 additional apartments across the site.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see a larger development outcome, more housing supply and associated impacts on neighbourhood character and activity.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Approval conditions amended", "detail": "The panel amended the approval to correct typographical errors in the plan set and to update parking allocation details in line with a January 2026 parking clarification memorandum.", "resident_relevance": "Clarifies the final approved plans and parking arrangements that will govern the development.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "burwood_infocouncil_burwood_local_planning_panel_meeting_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_20_jan_2026_6_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/burwood-infocouncil-burwood-local-planning-panel-meeting-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-20-jan-2026-6-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Burwood Council", "meeting_date": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "20 Jan 2026 6:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting", "one_line_summary": "The panel unanimously approved DA.2025.66 for additional storeys and 29 more apartments, including 5 affordable housing units, at a mixed-use development in Burwood subject to amended conditions.", "document_url": "https://burwood.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/01/LPP_20012026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Concrete batching plant approved at Somersby", "detail": "The Panel granted consent to DA/4341/2022 at 53 Gindurra Road, Somersby for a concrete batching plant, including a new drive thru area, overhead cement silos, aggregate bins, feed conveyor and dual stump stand, subject to Council’s recommended conditions with amendments to the application description and certification wording.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses in Somersby may be affected by industrial development activity, site operations and compliance conditions attached to the consent.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Subdivision approved at Booker Bay", "detail": "The Panel approved DA/1009/2024 for 264-266 Booker Bay Road, Booker Bay, with conditions. The Panel also accepted the written justification for contravening the development standard for lot sizes for dual occupancies under the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022.", "resident_relevance": "This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "5-storey mixed use development refused at Canton Beach", "detail": "The Panel refused DA/1904/2023 for land at 9, 10 Beach Parade, 1, 3, 5 Crossingham Street, and 1, 3, 5, 7 Kantara Road, Canton Beach. The refusal cited non-compliance with apartment design and planning controls, incompatibility with the site, and that the proposal was not in the public interest.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near Canton Beach will not see this proposed larger mixed use redevelopment proceed in its current form.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_14_aug_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-14-aug-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "14 Aug 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-14T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel approved a concrete batching plant at Somersby and a subdivision at Booker Bay, and refused a 5-storey mixed use development at Canton Beach.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/LPP_14082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Agency Information Guide recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended to Council that it adopt the Agency Information Guide attached to the report.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how residents can access council-held information and understand council information management obligations.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Future of existing Gosford Library escalated to Council", "detail": "The committee noted consultation outcomes and endorsed escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Recommendation to make building available for community use", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council explore making the existing building available for appropriate community uses, such as meetings, as soon as possible.", "resident_relevance": "This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Recommendation to retain demolition funding for capital works", "detail": "The committee recommended that funding allocated for demolition be retained or restricted for capital works on the existing library building.", "resident_relevance": "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_review_committee_current_library_building_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_7_aug_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Review Committee – Current Library Building - 7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-review-committee-current-library-building-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-7-aug-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "7 Aug 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-07 17:00", "meeting_category": "Review Committee – Current Library Building", "one_line_summary": "The committee endorsed sending the future of the existing Gosford Library building to full Council, recommending retention, heritage protection, community or commercial reuse, and redirecting demolition funding to capital works on the building.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/RCCLB_07082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review to go on exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council place the draft Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review on public exhibition for four weeks, with further briefing details to be provided to committee members and an in-depth workshop for the subcommittee and interested councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Residents around Tuggerah Lakes and flood-prone areas may be able to review and comment on updated flood study information that can influence future flood planning and risk management.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Heritage development control changes deferred", "detail": "The proposed public exhibition of draft heritage conservation changes in the Central Coast Development Control Plan 2022 was deferred until after the Heritage Workshop scheduled for 19 August 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Property owners, heritage stakeholders, and residents in affected heritage areas will need to wait for the revised proposal before any exhibition or feedback period begins.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Draft Open Pile Burning Policy to go on exhibition", "detail": "The committee endorsed public exhibition of the Draft Open Pile Burning Policy for at least 28 days, and requested clearer reference to key threatening processes and discouraging unnecessary removal of timber and woody debris.", "resident_relevance": "Rural and semi-rural residents, landholders, and neighbours may be affected by future rules on pile burning and vegetation management.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Temporary Food Premises Policy to be revoked", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council revoke the Temporary Food Premises Policy.", "resident_relevance": "Food vendors, event organisers, and community groups using temporary food premises may be affected by a change in how these activities are regulated.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Woongarrah planning proposal endorsed for finalisation", "detail": "The committee endorsed finalisation of the planning proposal for 243 Green Park Parade, Woongarrah, and recommended completing the amendment process under delegated authority or through the Minister if required.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents and landowners in Woongarrah may see changes proceed through the local environmental planning framework.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Development Application Submissions Policy recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended Council adopt the Development Application Submissions Policy and send it to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for approval.", "resident_relevance": "Residents making submissions on development applications may see a more formalised process for how their input is handled by the Local Planning Panel system.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-8", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Gosford Memorial Park and Rotary Park conservation plan to go on exhibition", "detail": "After receiving consultation outcomes, the committee recommended public exhibition of the draft Gosford Memorial Park and Rotary Park Conservation Management Plan for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, park users, and heritage stakeholders in Gosford will have a chance to comment on the future conservation and management of these public spaces.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Public Toilet Strategy adopted with site-specific amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Public Toilet Strategy with amendments including retaining toilets at Bush Street Reserve, Norah Head; Bluebell Park, Berkeley Vale; and Hardys Bay/Killcare, relocating the Walter and Edith Denniss Park toilet to Terilbah Reserve at The Entrance North, adding liquid soap and sanitary bins across the network subject to vandalism issues, and making 31 additional sports amenities available for general community use. Mangrove Mountain toilets are to be upgraded with a septic system and handwashing by June 2027.", "resident_relevance": "Affects access to public toilets, amenities quality, and which facilities stay open, move, or are upgraded.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Land acquisition approved for Davistown Road, Saratoga upgrades", "detail": "Council approved acquisition of land along Davistown Road, Saratoga, for road widening to enable road, pathway, and drainage upgrades, with authority to negotiate purchase or pursue compulsory acquisition if required.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to road safety, drainage, walking access, and affected property owners in Saratoga.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Flood and asbestos policies sent to public exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the Draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, with amendments to reflect 35-year house life and 50-year other building life and five-year reviews. Council also endorsed the Draft Policy for Asbestos Management for at least 28 days of public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on how Council manages flood risk and asbestos-related issues.", "issues": [ { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-9", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "FOGO facility business case endorsed and EOI approved", "detail": "Council accepted the final FOGO Facility Business Case and agreed that a proposed at least 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting FOGO facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility should proceed to an Expression of Interest process, subject to Office of Local Government requirements for a PPP/BOOT procurement pathway.", "resident_relevance": "This is a major waste and organics processing decision that could affect future waste services, infrastructure, and local environmental outcomes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "DA/71/2024 approved for industrial storage shed", "detail": "The Panel granted consent to DA/71/2024 at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, for the construction and use of an industrial storage shed, subject to conditions in the assessment report with amendments.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms a development approval for an industrial use in Mannering Park, which may affect nearby land use, traffic, amenity and site activity.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_17_jul_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-17-jul-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jul 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-17T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The panel approved DA/71/2024 for an industrial storage shed at 464 Ruttleys Road, Mannering Park, subject to amended conditions, and noted delegation for legal instructions in related appeal proceedings.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/LPP_17072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan to proceed to public exhibition", "detail": "The committee supported the draft Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and recommended that Council place it on public exhibition for 42 days, with a further report to come back after exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in Toukley and nearby areas will be able to review and comment on proposed community facility planning before Council makes a final decision.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Australia Day award changes deferred", "detail": "The committee deferred the proposed 2026 Australia Day award changes, including renaming the ceremony to the Central Coast Community Awards and changes to judging and event format, to the next committee meeting on 9 September 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Any changes to the awards program and ceremony will be considered later, so current arrangements remain unresolved for now.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Grants and sponsorship policy changes deferred", "detail": "The committee deferred the draft grants and sponsorship policies item to 9 September 2025 and requested a tracked-changes version of the policy documents and a historical financial report.", "resident_relevance": "Community groups will need to wait longer for decisions on grants policy changes, the proposed sponsorship program, and proposed budget reallocation.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design recommended for exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council endorse the draft Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design Report for public exhibition for 42 days. It also specified that Memorial Park is excluded from the masterplan and that no works can occur there without an approved Heritage Conservation Management plan.", "resident_relevance": "Woy Woy residents will be able to comment on foreshore plans, while Memorial Park has been explicitly carved out from changes under this masterplan.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Keeping of Animals policy to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council place the draft Keeping of Animals Policy on public exhibition for at least 28 days and add a clause about containing animals within property boundaries, with consideration for birds of flight.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on proposed rules affecting animal keeping and neighbour amenity.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended public exhibition of the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for a minimum of 28 days, with a further report to return after exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Could influence environmental protections and planning considerations in areas where squirrel gliders are present.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "FOGO facility project backed to move toward market testing", "detail": "The committee recommended Council accept the final FOGO Facility Business Case, support progressing a 100,000 tonne per annum in-vessel composting facility at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, seek Office of Local Government assessment for the proposed PPP/BOOT model, and release an expression of interest subject to approvals.", "resident_relevance": "May shape future food and garden organics processing, waste services, and infrastructure investment on the Central Coast.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Tourist accommodation proposals encouraged", "detail": "The committee noted planning proposal statistics and recommended Council encourage property owners, investors and tourism operators to submit proposals for high quality tourist accommodation and associated facilities, especially cabins, hotels and resorts.", "resident_relevance": "Signals Council support for more visitor accommodation, which may affect local development activity and the tourism economy.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation deferred", "detail": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW presentation on the Smart Central Coast Blueprint, which had already been deferred from the June 2025 meeting, to the next Economic Development Committee meeting on 5 August 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will need to wait until the next meeting for discussion of this transport-related strategic planning item.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_economic_development_committee_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_1_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Economic Development Committee - 1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-economic-development-committee-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-1-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Economic Development Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee deferred the Transport for NSW Smart Central Coast Blueprint presentation to 5 August 2025 and noted the latest Central Coast economic indicators report.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EDC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Open Coast Coastal Management Program to go on exhibition", "detail": "Council approved public exhibition of the draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program for at least 42 days, directed faster formation of coastal-related sub-committees, and requested a councillor workshop on the Coastal Management Act 2016 and NSW Coastal Management Framework.", "resident_relevance": "Coastal residents and users will have an opportunity to comment on how erosion, hazards and coastal management are handled.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Land acquisition approved for Davistown Road Saratoga upgrades", "detail": "Council approved acquisition of parts of several lots for road widening to enable road, pathway and drainage upgrades on Davistown Road, Saratoga, including authority to negotiate purchase and, if needed, pursue compulsory acquisition under the Just Terms Act.", "resident_relevance": "Saratoga residents may see progress toward improved road, drainage and shared access infrastructure.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-8", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Multiple items deferred to 22 July 2025", "detail": "Council deferred parts of the Environment and Planning Committee agenda and the Infrastructure and Assets Committee agenda, including backflow prevention, building near water and sewer assets, public toilet strategy, Tuggerawong shared pathway update, Winney Bay safety barriers, asbestos policy, MacMasters Beach coastal protection matters and draft flood risk management policy.", "resident_relevance": "Decisions on several service, infrastructure and policy matters were postponed, delaying final outcomes for affected communities.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Refusal of dual occupancy proposal at 15 North Avoca Parade, North Avoca", "detail": "DA/690/2024 for an attached dual occupancy, demolition and subdivision at 15 North Avoca Parade was refused, in line with the assessment report and attached reasons for refusal.", "resident_relevance": "Residents near North Avoca Parade may see no progression of this redevelopment proposal unless a revised application is lodged.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Approval of new dwelling at 12a The Scenic Road, Killcare Heights with height variation", "detail": "DA/1531/2024 was approved, with the Panel accepting the clause 4.6 request to vary the Height of Buildings standard due to the site's sloping topography and minimal environmental impact.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents may see demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new home that exceeds the standard height control under an approved variation.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Refusal of boarding house at 23 Ash Street, Terrigal", "detail": "DA/63370/2021 for a boarding house at 23 Ash Street was refused. The Panel cited non-compliance with Affordable Rental Housing SEPP boarding house controls, including private open space and off-street parking issues, and found the proposal not in the public interest.", "resident_relevance": "The proposed boarding house will not proceed in its current form, affecting local housing supply plans and nearby residents concerned about site impacts.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_local_planning_panel_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_19_jun_2025_12_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Planning Panel - 19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-local-planning-panel-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-19-jun-2025-12-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "19 Jun 2025 12:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-19T12:00:00", "meeting_category": "Local Planning Panel", "one_line_summary": "The Local Planning Panel determined four development applications, refusing proposals at North Avoca and Terrigal and approving proposals at The Entrance and Killcare Heights.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/LPP_19062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "First Nations naming conventions endorsed for Gosford Regional Gallery meeting rooms", "detail": "Meeting room names in English and Darkinyung language were agreed for the facility, and 'Walambiyiwa' was noted for the library entrance, with a reading area to be named 'The Uncle Keith Chubby Hall Reading Room'.", "resident_relevance": "Residents using the Gosford cultural facilities will see First Nations language and naming reflected in public spaces from the September opening period.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_aboriginal_advisory_committee_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_17_jun_2025_10_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-aboriginal-advisory-committee-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-17-jun-2025-10-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "17 Jun 2025 10:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-17T10:00:00", "meeting_category": "Aboriginal Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee decided to remain a direct advisory committee to Central Coast Council, endorsed First Nations naming for spaces at Gosford Regional Gallery/Library facilities, and set follow-up actions on an MoU, library talk series planning, and NAIDOC Week information sharing.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/AAC_17062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Code of Meeting Practice placed on public exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed a revised Code of Meeting Practice and placed it on public exhibition for 28 days, with submissions invited for 42 days; if no submissions are received, it will be adopted.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can review and comment on how council meetings are conducted and how public participation operates.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Montecollum multiple occupancy expansion approved", "detail": "DA 10.2024.168.1 at 510 Goonengerry Road, Montecollum was approved for an expanded multiple occupancy with 13 dwelling sites and community title subdivision in two stages.", "resident_relevance": "This allows additional housing and subdivision in Montecollum, subject to conditions.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Saddle Road future use investigation endorsed", "detail": "Council will investigate reducing or removing through traffic on Saddle Road after Mullumbimby Road works, consider long-term conversion to a pedestrian and bicycle corridor, and consult local landowners.", "resident_relevance": "This could change traffic access, safety, and active transport connections around the Saddle Road precinct.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_12_jun_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-12-jun-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "12 Jun 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-12T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, governance, flood-recovery land dealings, environmental protections, key worker housing investigations, and several local traffic and development matters affecting Byron Shire residents.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_12062025_MIN_1989.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Draft Flood Risk Management Policy to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council endorse the draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, amend it to reflect a 35-year house life and 50-year life for other buildings, and review the policy every 5 years.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Byron Bay foreshore concept plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Byron foreshore concept plan, will continue stakeholder engagement during detailed design, will publicly exhibit the new Apex Park amenities design, prioritise a new play space, begin further planting, proceed with kayak storage design, and await the coastal protection structure outcome before developing foreshore parking plans.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes future foreshore facilities, public space design, access, planting, and parking discussions in Byron Bay.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Affordable housing contribution framework endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft affordable housing contribution policy and related procedures and distribution plan for public exhibition for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and landowners will be able to comment on how contributions from upzoning may help fund affordable housing in Byron Shire.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "$3.5 million loan approved for Bayshore Drive roundabout", "detail": "Council authorised $3,500,000 in new borrowings for 2024/25 to construct a roundabout at Lot 12 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay, delegated loan acceptance to the General Manager, and allocated $5.145 million from the Sewerage Capital Works Reserve to repay an earlier loan instead of refinancing it.", "resident_relevance": "This affects infrastructure delivery, council debt management, and funding for transport works in Byron Bay.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Flood-related DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amended Byron Shire DCP 2014 Chapter C2: Areas Affected by Flood, updated related terminology in Part A, and will publish the changes on its website.", "resident_relevance": "Updated flood planning rules may affect future development standards and building requirements in flood-affected areas.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-8", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Policies reviewed and updated", "detail": "Council repealed the Commercial and Other Activities on Public Land and Roads Policy, placed the Communications and Social Media Policy on exhibition for 28 days, adopted the Child Safe Policy, and flagged workshop discussion on a culturally appropriate cemeteries policy.", "resident_relevance": "These decisions affect council governance, public land policy settings, child safety standards, and future cemetery policy development.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_22_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-22-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "22 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-22T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council approved Byron Bay foreshore concept plans, progressed a planning proposal for 268 Ewingsdale Road, adopted updated flood planning controls, endorsed public exhibition of affordable housing contribution documents, and authorised $3.5 million in new loan borrowings.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/OC_22052025_MIN_1987.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Resource recovery update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the Resource Recovery Project/Operations Update report (File No: I2025/607).", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be affected by future waste and resource recovery service or project changes arising from this work, but no direct service change was approved at this meeting.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Community Battery Working Group minutes noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the minutes of the Community Battery Working Group held on 13 February 2025.", "resident_relevance": "This keeps the community battery work progressing and signals continued consideration of local energy storage options.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_climate_change_and_resource_recovery_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_15_may_2025_4_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-climate-change-and-resource-recovery-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-15-may-2025-4-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "15 May 2025 4:30 PM", "meeting_category": "Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted a resource recovery update and backed noting Community Battery Working Group minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/CCRR_15052025_MIN_2037.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "March 2025 quarterly budget review recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council authorise the listed budget variations in the 31 March 2025 quarterly review of the 2024/25 budget, with no movement to the General Fund estimated unrestricted cash result, a $1.093 million decrease in General Fund reserves, a $495,000 increase in Water Fund reserves, and a $948,200 increase in Sewerage Fund reserves.", "resident_relevance": "This affects Council’s financial position and how funds are allocated across general services, water and sewer infrastructure.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Revised unrestricted cash surplus endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council adopt a revised General Fund estimated unrestricted cash surplus of $400,000 for the 2024/25 financial year as at 31 March 2025.", "resident_relevance": "This indicates the current budget buffer available for general council operations and financial management.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_finance_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_15_may_2025_2_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-finance-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-15-may-2025-2-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 2:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15T14:00:00", "meeting_category": "Finance Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting the March 2025 quarterly budget review, including reserve changes across the general, water and sewerage funds, and noted the long-term financial plan report.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FAC_15052025_MIN_2045.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Post-2022 flood mitigation program update endorsed for Council", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note and endorse the update on the 2022 Byron Shire Council Flood Mitigation Program, note progress on the Belongil and Tallow Creek Floodplain Management Study, and note submitted grant applications for Brunswick River and Bangalow flood risk management plans.", "resident_relevance": "Affects communities across Byron Shire through future flood studies, mitigation planning, and grant-funded works.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "TUFLOW software purchase recommended", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council acquire TUFLOW software for ongoing flood risk management study hydraulic model development, maintenance, development assessment, and optioneering.", "resident_relevance": "Could improve Council's technical capacity for flood modelling, planning, and assessment of future mitigation options.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_floodplain_risk_management_advisory_committee_15_may_2025_9_00_am_15_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-floodplain-risk-management-advisory-committee-15-may-2025-9-00-am-15-may-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/FLOOD_15052025_MIN_2049.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Planning Review Committee outcomes endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the outcomes of the Planning Review Committee meeting held on 3 April 2025.", "resident_relevance": "This confirms planning review outcomes that may affect development matters across the shire.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Regional & Remote Music Summit partnership approved", "detail": "Council agreed to host the 2025 Regional & Remote Music Summit in Byron Bay from 23-25 July 2025, become a Presenting Partner, and identify a $15,000 contribution in the next Quarterly Budget Review.", "resident_relevance": "This may support local economic activity and events funding, with a direct council budget contribution.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue distribution set", "detail": "Council resolved that net funds from Brunswick Heads pay parking be allocated to the Infrastructure Renewal Reserve - Brunswick Heads for works in Brunswick Heads village, with further review of revenue apportionment between Council and Crown before the 2025/26 budget is adopted.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how parking income is reinvested locally and may shape future town works funding.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_8_may_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-8-may-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "8 May 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-08T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council exhibited its draft 2025-29 delivery program and 2025/26 budget documents, backed a music summit partnership, changed proposed pay parking permit fees, set a methodology for Brunswick Heads pay parking revenue, and progressed traffic safety consultation in Byron Bay.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/PLAN_08052025_MIN_1986.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Stage 4 C zones planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council adopted proposed LEP 2014 map and zone changes for Stage 4 C zones properties and will submit the updated planning proposal to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and notification.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect zoning and planning controls for affected landowners and nearby communities.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Draft Pest Animal Management Plan placed on exhibition", "detail": "Council approved the Draft Pest Animal Management Plan 2025-2030 for public exhibition for 6 weeks and will later receive a submissions report.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on future pest animal management priorities across the shire.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Brunswick Heads laneway parking changes endorsed", "detail": "Council approved No Parking restrictions in several Brunswick Heads laneways, subject to Local Traffic Committee approval, with resident exemptions and clear zones on waste collection days where required.", "resident_relevance": "Will change parking access and traffic management for residents, visitors and waste collection in affected laneways.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Byron Bay intersection report deferred", "detail": "The traffic and safety assessment for the Bangalow Road, Cooper Street and Paterson Street intersection in Byron Bay was deferred to the Council Planning Meeting on 8 May 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about safety and traffic at this intersection will need to wait for a later decision.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Integrated Planning and Reporting framework noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and councillor-identified priorities for the 2025–2029 period and Delivery Program.", "resident_relevance": "This helps shape Council priorities and future service planning, including water and sewer-related decision-making.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design supported with conditions", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the proposed high-level project design, giving staff feedback to improve it, keeping the committee informed of later design changes, and considering investigations previously requested by the committee in July 2024.", "resident_relevance": "This affects long-term planning for Mullumbimby’s water supply and may influence future infrastructure choices, service reliability, and value for ratepayers.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Integrated Planning and Reporting framework noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and the priorities identified by councillors for the 2025–2029 Delivery Program. The recommendation was carried.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes the council priorities and service planning that guide future transport, infrastructure and community outcomes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Draft capital works programs noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the Draft 2025/26 Capital Works Program and the Draft 10-year Capital Works program. The recommendation was carried.", "resident_relevance": "These draft programs indicate upcoming infrastructure works and longer-term investment planning across the shire.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_transport_and_infrastructure_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_17_apr_2025_9_00_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-transport-and-infrastructure-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-17-apr-2025-9-00-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T09:00:00", "meeting_category": "Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning and reporting framework and draft capital works programs, and requested a briefing on Asset Management Plan updates.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/IAC_17042025_MIN_2052.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Tinderbox Road Talofa dual occupancy approved", "detail": "Council granted consent to DA 10.2024.490.1 for a detached dual occupancy involving an existing dwelling, a new dwelling, a carport/workshop and removal of 6 trees at 7 Tinderbox Road, Talofa, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables a housing development proposal to proceed in Talofa, with conditions attached.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Traffic and transport committee recommendations adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations including new meeting dates for 2025, an intersection upgrade plan on Bangalow Road, support for the Byron Bay Triathlon traffic arrangements, EV signage and line marking at two sites, car share expansion at three sites, and EV charger trial signage at three sites.", "resident_relevance": "Affects road use, parking, transport options and event traffic management in several towns.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-8", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "General Manager tender delegation updated", "detail": "Council updated the General Manager's delegation to accept or reject certain tenders for approved capital works and disaster recovery works within defined budget or funding limits.", "resident_relevance": "May speed up delivery of approved works and recovery projects without separate council decisions on each tender.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre name approved", "detail": "Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "23 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-23", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved traffic and parking trials, event grants, key community policies, planning actions for Moore Park and the MSE pipeline, and appointed Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/CCL_23032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Waste financial plans endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed draft fees and charges plus long-term financial plans for Landfill and Resource Management and Domestic Waste Management for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect future waste charges and service funding.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Wastewater annual charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed wastewater annual charges and the Wastewater Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.", "resident_relevance": "May affect sewer charges for connected properties.", "issues": [ { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed draft 2026/27 budgets, rating settings, and water, wastewater and waste financial plans for inclusion in Council’s draft operational and delivery plans and public exhibition.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/FFC_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Library unattended age raised from 10 to 12", "detail": "The committee recommended a minor amendment to the Library Use and Membership Policy so children must be at least 12 years old to use the library unattended.", "resident_relevance": "Changes library access rules for families and young library users.", "issues": [ { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "detail": "Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.", "resident_relevance": "Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee recommended adopting a new 10-year community engagement strategy, updated child and youth interaction rules including a higher minimum unattended library age, event grants for ANZAC Day and Orthodox Easter events, and the naming of the new Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/COM_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Contributions waived for DA 2025/403 squash court facility", "detail": "Council agreed to waive levied contributions for development approved under DA 2025/403, citing the sports opportunity and facility to be provided to the North Coast community.", "resident_relevance": "Supports delivery of a sports facility by reducing development costs.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Deferred Matter and Conservation Zone planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council amended Planning Proposal BSCPP 25/010 for 54 Beacon Road, Teven, added adjoining part of Beacon Road as RU1 Primary Production, endorsed the amended proposal for finalisation, and will notify affected landowners of a 28-day independent review option with DPHI.", "resident_relevance": "Affects zoning outcomes for landowners and future land use in Teven.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Bangalow Road intersection upgrade signage endorsed at Talofa", "detail": "Council adopted the Local Traffic Committee recommendation to endorse regulatory signage and line marking for the intersection upgrade at 533 Bangalow Road, Talofa.", "resident_relevance": "Affects road safety and traffic movements in the Talofa area.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Revised Related Party Disclosure Policy recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council adopt the revised Related Party Disclosure Policy attached to the report.", "resident_relevance": "Updates governance and transparency rules for councillors and related-party disclosures.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Local Transport Forum Terms of Reference v3.0 adopted", "detail": "The forum adopted Terms of Reference v3.0, replacing v2.0, to align with the TfNSW 2025 Instrument.", "resident_relevance": "Updates the governance rules for how the forum considers local traffic and transport matters, including questions raised about bus zone restriction changes.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville safety upgrade", "detail": "The committee recommended progressing intersection safety works including a median island, speed humps, kerb blisters, kerb ramps, stop signs and line marking changes, with final design to be endorsed for construction in 2025/26 and further consultation on a possible raised threshold and additional signage in Warwick Street.", "resident_relevance": "People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_assets_and_infrastructure_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-assets-and-infrastructure-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Assets and Infrastructure Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ASS_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Asbestos Management Policy 2026 adopted", "detail": "Council recommended adopting the draft Asbestos Management Policy 2026 following public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "This sets council's policy approach to asbestos management, affecting compliance, safety, and handling expectations.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 endorsed", "detail": "Council recommended endorsing the Georges River Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 and allowing minor administrative amendments, with future review reporting to include data on documented breaches.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes protections in wildlife protection areas and signals future monitoring of compliance.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_9_mar_2026_9_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 9 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-9-mar-2026-9-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "9 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-03-09", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced a Moore Park land reclassification, sent an MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal for Gateway assessment, adopted asbestos and wildlife policies, and noted tree canopy and development metrics updates.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/ENV_09032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Development approved at 23 Compton Drive, East Ballina", "detail": "Council approved DA 2025/126 for demolition of an existing restaurant and construction of a two-storey dwelling house with associated earthworks, retaining walls, vegetation removal and revegetation, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_council_26_feb_2026_26_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 26 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-council-26-feb-2026-26-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "26 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-26", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council backed a national coastal hazards strategy call, approved several planning and policy matters, advanced local master plans and LEP changes, and made decisions on community property, works contracts and quarterly financial reviews.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/OC_26022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "South Hobart Oval provisions retained in adopted dog management attachment", "detail": "A proposed amendment to limit off-lead dog exercise at South Hobart Oval to weekday mornings only was lost. Attachment C, including the section referencing South Hobart Oval, was then adopted as recommended.", "resident_relevance": "Dog access arrangements affecting South Hobart Oval were not reduced in the way proposed by the failed amendment.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes-decision-4", "decision_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Meeting time-limit proposal deferred", "detail": "A motion to amend standing orders so ordinary council meetings must end by 8:30 pm, with only limited extension to 9:00 pm, was deferred to a workshop for further consideration.", "resident_relevance": "No immediate change to how late council meetings can run, but governance changes may return later.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_council_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_23_feb_2026_5_15pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-council-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-23-feb-2026-5-15pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "23 Feb 2026 5.15pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-23 17:15", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted a new Dog Management Policy for 2026-2031, amended a land-transfer clause involving the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, deferred a proposal to cap meeting times to a workshop, and discussed several governance and transport-related motions with some withdrawn or unresolved in the extracted text.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CO_23022026_MIN_2140.PDF" } }, { "id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Wollongbar housing construction tender rejected and project tender cancelled", "detail": "Council declined to accept any tenders for the Wollongbar Medium Density Housing construction project because submitted tenders were not commercially viable, cancelled the contract proposal under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, and adopted the option to sell, subject to a further report to Council.", "resident_relevance": "A planned housing project will not proceed as tendered, and the site’s future may shift toward sale instead of development.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "ballina_infocouncil_finance_and_facilities_committee_11_feb_2026_11_feb_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Facilities Committee - 11 Feb 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/ballina-infocouncil-finance-and-facilities-committee-11-feb-2026-11-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Ballina Shire Council", "meeting_date": "11 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-11", "meeting_category": "Finance and Facilities Committee", "one_line_summary": "Ballina Shire Council’s Finance and Facilities Committee approved a CCTV upgrade scope, appointed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, retained and will seek lease interest for two Ballina properties, and cancelled the Wollongbar medium density housing construction tender with sale options to be reported back.", "document_url": "https://ballina.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/FFC_11022026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Submission endorsed on Short Stay Levy Bill 2025", "detail": "The committee endorsed a draft submission to the Tasmanian Government on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, authorised the CEO to finalise and lodge it, directed the Lord Mayor to write to the Treasurer and Minister for Housing, and required the submission to be published on the City’s website after lodgement.", "resident_relevance": "This may affect future regulation and costs relating to short-stay accommodation and shows the City’s position on the proposed state levy.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "hobart_infocouncil_hobart_workshop_committee_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_10_feb_2026_4_00pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Hobart Workshop Committee - 10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_path": "meetings/hobart-infocouncil-hobart-workshop-committee-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-10-feb-2026-4-00pm-minutes/", "council_name": "City of Hobart", "meeting_date": "10 Feb 2026 4.00pm", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-02-10 16:00", "meeting_category": "Hobart Workshop Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee changed the start time of the 23 February 2026 Council meeting, endorsed a submission on the draft Short Stay Levy Bill 2025, and workshoped several city program items including the Safer Hobart Program, Mount Nelson mobility planning, and a Dark Mofo partnership proposal in closed session.", "document_url": "https://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/THW_10022026_MIN_2134.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Cost shifting report follow-up requested", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note the LGNSW Cost Shifting report for 2023-24 and receive a further report in November estimating the cost of cost shifting on Central Coast Council, including the average cost per ratepayer.", "resident_relevance": "This could clarify how state or other external responsibilities are affecting council finances and the cost borne by local ratepayers.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_governance_and_finance_committee_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_12_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Governance and Finance Committee - 12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-12-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "12 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-12T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Governance and Finance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced the Agency Information Guide for adoption, noted major financial and infrastructure reports, sought a November report on cost shifting impacts, and prioritised extended opening of Gosford City Car Park.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/GFC_12082025_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-7", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "2025-26 Regulatory Priorities Statement updated", "detail": "The committee recommended adoption of the 2025-26 draft Central Coast Regulatory Priorities Statement and added illegal tree clearing as an additional priority.", "resident_relevance": "This signals stronger regulatory focus on compliance issues that affect neighbourhood amenity, environmental protection, and land management.", "issues": [ { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_5_aug_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-5-aug-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "5 Aug 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-08-05T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several planning and environmental matters, including public exhibition of draft policies and plans, finalisation of a Woongarrah planning proposal, and deferral of proposed heritage control changes pending a workshop.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/08/EPC_05082025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Water and sewer policies adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the Backflow Prevention Policy 2025 and the Building in Proximity to Water and Sewer Assets Policy.", "resident_relevance": "Affects property owners, builders, and developers working near water and sewer infrastructure.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-8", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Borrowings and investments policies adopted", "detail": "After a motion to exhibit them was lost, Council carried a foreshadowed motion to adopt the reviewed Investments Management Policy and the Draft Borrowings Policy.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the framework for how Council manages investments and borrowing, with implications for long-term financial management.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_22_jul_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-22-jul-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "22 Jul 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-22T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council adopted key water and sewer, borrowing and investment, and public toilet policies; approved land acquisitions for pathway and road projects; advanced flood, asbestos, animal and squirrel glider policies to exhibition; and endorsed next steps for a major FOGO processing facility at Buttonderry.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/OC_22072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Support endorsed for Central Coast Town Crier", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council officially support Mr Stephen Clarke to represent Central Coast Council at the National Town Criers’ Championships and allocate $750 per year for three years, totaling $2,250, with a review in 2028.", "resident_relevance": "This commits a small annual council contribution to a civic representation role and sets a review point after three years.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_community_and_culture_committee_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_8_jul_2025_5_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Community and Culture Committee - 8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-community-and-culture-committee-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-8-jul-2025-5-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "8 Jul 2025 5:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-08T17:00:00", "meeting_category": "Community and Culture Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed public exhibition of the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan and the Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design, deferred decisions on Australia Day award changes and grants/sponsorship policies, and recommended annual support for the Central Coast Town Crier.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/CCC_08072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee terms adopted", "detail": "The committee adopted the Terms of Reference for the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee, amending them so the committee runs for the full term of Council and meets quarterly on Tuesdays.", "resident_relevance": "Sets the governance framework for future coastal, estuary and floodplain risk management advice and oversight.", "issues": [ { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee terms recommended", "detail": "After a failed amendment motion, the committee recommended Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee as attached to the report.", "resident_relevance": "Affects how Council will engage on Mangrove Mountain matters through a formal advisory sub-committee.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_1_jul_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-1-jul-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "1 Jul 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-07-01T19:00:00", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced several environment and planning matters, including public exhibition of animal and species plans, adoption of sub-committee terms of reference, fire safety follow-up actions, and support for progressing a FOGO facility project to an expression of interest stage.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/07/EPC_01072025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Night-Time Economy Action Plan adopted", "detail": "Council adopted the draft Central Coast Night-Time Economy Action Plan 2025-2027 following recommendation from the Economic Development Committee.", "resident_relevance": "This may shape support for evening trade, events and hospitality activity across the Central Coast.", "issues": [ { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_23_jun_2025_6_30_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-23-jun-2025-6-30-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "23 Jun 2025 6:30 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-06-23T18:30:00", "meeting_category": "Council Meeting", "one_line_summary": "Council approved targeted funding reallocations, advanced planning and coastal policy work, adopted the Night-Time Economy Action Plan, backed an air show operator selection process, and deferred several infrastructure and policy items to 22 July 2025.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/OC_23062025_MIN_AT.PDF" } }, { "id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "MacMasters Beach coastal protection and management actions endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended extending the current Coast and Estuary grant to 31 December 2026, adding a future temporary coastal protection works action into the Open Coast Coastal Management Program, noting a coastal risk and options assessment for Marine Parade, seeking an arborist risk assessment for Norfolk Island Pines near the surf club, disconnecting the beach shower, considering funded actions in 2025-26, and making MacMasters Beach coastal management a standing subcommittee agenda item.", "resident_relevance": "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "central_coast_infocouncil_extraordinary_environment_and_planning_committee_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_10_jun_2025_7_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee - 10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/central-coast-infocouncil-extraordinary-environment-and-planning-committee-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-10-jun-2025-7-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Central Coast Council", "meeting_date": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "document_url": "https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/06/EPC_10062025_MIN_AT_EXTRA.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Internal audit recommendations reviewed and some closed", "detail": "The committee noted the Internal Audit Status Report and Q3 2024-2025 recommendations report, endorsed closing 8 internal audit recommendations, and endorsed modified recommendations and management actions in the draft Section 10.7 Certificates internal audit report, including acceptance of one low-risk finding.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how council tracks and resolves governance, compliance, and internal control issues.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Revised internal audit plans endorsed", "detail": "The committee endorsed revised internal audit plans for 2024/25 and 2025/26, and the revised four-year internal audit plan for 2024-2028.", "resident_relevance": "This sets the program for future internal reviews of council systems, risks, and controls.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_audit_risk_and_improvement_committee_13_may_2025_9_30_am_13_may_2025_9_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - 13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-audit-risk-and-improvement-committee-13-may-2025-9-30-am-13-may-2025-9-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "13 May 2025 9:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-13T09:30:00", "meeting_category": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee met mostly in confidential session to note the 2024-25 external audit plan, endorse revised internal audit plans, close some audit recommendations, and request stronger quarterly risk reporting.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/ARIC_13052025_MIN_2013.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-6", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Council backed local decision-making on Station Street affordable housing", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for local decision-making, rejected calls for Sydney-based intervention over the affordable housing project at 57 Station Street, and will write to local MP Tamara Smith seeking withdrawal of support for the petition opposing the project.", "resident_relevance": "Signals Council's continuing support for the 57 Station Street affordable housing project in Mullumbimby.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/OC_24042025_MIN_1985.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to environmental monitoring associated with sewer infrastructure in the Byron area.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "waste-water-and-environment", "title": "Waste, water and environment", "issue_path": "issues/waste-water-and-environment/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_water_and_sewer_advisory_committee_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_17_apr_2025_11_30_am_minutes", "meeting_name": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - 17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-water-and-sewer-advisory-committee-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-17-apr-2025-11-30-am-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "17 Apr 2025 11:30 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-17T11:30:00", "meeting_category": "Water and Sewer Advisory Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted Council’s planning framework, endorsed the proposed Mullumbimby water supply strategy project design with requested ongoing updates and prior investigations included, and noted the Byron STP Wetlands Monitoring Report before the meeting closed early after quorum was lost.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/WSAC_17042025_MIN_2056.PDF" } }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "7 Leslie Street Bangalow development refused", "detail": "Council refused DA 10.2024.474.1 for demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two two-storey dwelling houses with swimming pools at 7 Leslie Street, Bangalow, citing impacts including heritage, site suitability and public interest concerns. Council also resolved to proceed with an LEP amendment process to include the property in Schedule 5 of LEP 2014.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future development, heritage protection and neighbourhood character in Bangalow.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "byron_infocouncil_council_planning_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_10_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council (Planning) - 10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-planning-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-10-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "meeting_date": "10 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-10T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council (Planning)", "one_line_summary": "Council refused a housing proposal at 7 Leslie Street Bangalow, progressed new economy and events strategies, backed retention of emergency housing pods in Brunswick Heads, and approved several traffic, EV, car share and development matters.", "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/04/PLAN_10042025_MIN_1984.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.", "resident_relevance": "This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.", "issues": [ { "slug": "funding-and-grants", "title": "Funding and grants", "issue_path": "issues/funding-and-grants/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" }, { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Mortdale Village parking report noted", "detail": "Council received and noted the report on Mortdale Village Parking.", "resident_relevance": "Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_environment_and_planning_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-environment-and-planning-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Environment and Planning Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee advanced major planning matters for Riverwood, Mortdale and affordable housing, and adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan and plan of management.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/ENV_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-2", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Investment report received and noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Investment Report as at 28 February 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Provides oversight of how council-managed funds are being invested.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-3", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Commercial property portfolio quarterly report noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Quarterly Commercial Property Portfolio Report for the period ending 31 December 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Signals ongoing monitoring of council-owned commercial property performance.", "issues": [], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes-decision-5", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee minutes received and noted", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council receive and note the confirmed minutes of 27 November 2025 and the unconfirmed minutes of 5 March 2026 from the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Shows internal oversight, risk and audit matters are being formally tracked.", "issues": [ { "slug": "budget-rates-and-governance", "title": "Budget, rates and governance", "issue_path": "issues/budget-rates-and-governance/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_finance_and_governance_committee_13_apr_2026_13_apr_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Finance and Governance Committee - 13 Apr 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-finance-and-governance-committee-13-apr-2026-13-apr-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "13 Apr 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "2026-04-13", "meeting_category": "Finance and Governance Committee", "one_line_summary": "The committee noted audit, investment, property and Carss Park Pool updates, and recommended adoption of a revised Related Party Disclosure Policy.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/04/FIN_13042026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes-decision-1", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "Accessible parking proposed on Railway Parade, Kogarah", "detail": "The forum supported converting 6 metres of existing 1P time-restricted parking on the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah into an accessible parking zone, in line with the plan in the report.", "resident_relevance": "Improves access for people with disability and changes general parking availability on this section of Railway Parade.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 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The discussion clarified this would not create additional parking spaces, but would stop vehicles parking in unsuitable unmarked areas.", "resident_relevance": "Affects how drivers can use the car park and is intended to improve access and safety within the facility.", "issues": [ { "slug": "roads-traffic-and-parking", "title": "Roads, traffic and parking", "issue_path": "issues/roads-traffic-and-parking/" }, { "slug": "community-services-and-facilities", "title": "Community services and facilities", "issue_path": "issues/community-services-and-facilities/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_local_transport_forum_25_mar_2026_25_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Local Transport Forum - 25 Mar 2026", "meeting_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-local-transport-forum-25-mar-2026-25-mar-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Georges River Council", "meeting_date": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "25 Mar 2026", "meeting_category": "Local Transport Forum", "one_line_summary": "The forum supported parking and traffic changes in Kogarah and Sans Souci, including a new accessible parking space, a motorbike parking zone, and no stopping restrictions, and adopted updated forum terms of reference.", "document_url": "https://georgesriver.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/03/LTF_25032026_MIN.PDF" } }, { "id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes-decision-8", "decision_path": "meetings/georges-river-infocouncil-council-meeting-23-mar-2026-23-mar-2026-minutes/#key-decisions", "title": "MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal sent for Gateway determination", "detail": "Council voted 12-1 to forward Planning Proposal 2026/0002 on the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline hazard analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination and future public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.", "issues": [ { "slug": "projects-and-capital-works", "title": "Projects and capital works", "issue_path": "issues/projects-and-capital-works/" }, { "slug": "planning-development-and-housing", "title": "Planning, development and housing", "issue_path": "issues/planning-development-and-housing/" } ], "meeting": { "meeting_id": "georges_river_infocouncil_council_meeting_23_mar_2026_23_mar_2026_minutes", "meeting_name": "Council Meeting - 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River Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Finance and Governance Committee Meeting - 13 April 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Christina Jamieson (Chair), Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Tom Arthur, Councillor Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, Councillor Kathryn Landsberry, Councillor Nancy Liu, Councillor Peter Mahoney, Councillor Natalie Mort, Councillor Leon Pun, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. 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OPENING The meeting...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Place of public worship approved at Planthurst Road, Carlton", "detail": "The panel unanimously granted development consent for DA2025/0247 for use as a place of public worship at Unit 1, 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton, subject to council’s recommended conditions as amended.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and nearby businesses may see a new approved worship use in the industrial complex, with the panel noting compatibility with the site context, parking, circulation and separation from residential land." }, { "title": "Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley", "detail": "The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the Height of Building development standard under the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 for 58A Algernon Street, Oatley.", "resident_relevance": "This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not 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COUNCIL STAFF General Manager – David Tuxford, Director Assets and Infrastructure – Bryce Spelta, Director Environment and Planning – Joseph Hill,...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations", "detail": "Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period." }, { "title": "ANZAC Day event road closures approved", "detail": "Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with 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Acknowledgment of Country In opening the meeting, the Chair, Councillor Kiri Dicker provided an Acknowledgement of Country. 2. Attendance and Apologies (including updates/changes in membership) Members Cr Kiri Dicker (Chair) Cr Sharon Cadwallader (Mayor) Cr Eva Ramsey Cr Michelle Bailey Darel Vidler - Lennox Head Combined Sports Association Narissa Phelps - Lennox Head Residents’ Association Steve Nichols – NSW Sport & Recreation Graham Bond – Lennox Community Gardens Incorporated Sarah King – Bal...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Shared zone signage request to be reviewed", "detail": "A request for additional shared zone signage at the right-hand turn in Rayner Lane adjacent to Ross Park was referred to the Engineering Works section for review.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect traffic safety and pedestrian awareness in Rayner Lane, Lennox Head." }, { "title": "Reflections Lennox Head to be invited to join committee", "detail": "Council was to write to Reflections Holidays Lennox Head inviting it to participate in the B Ward Committee; a post-meeting note states the letter was prepared and issued.", "resident_relevance": "May broaden local input into issues affecting holiday park and visitor areas in Lennox Head." }, { "title": "Megan Crescent retaining wall issue referred for land and remediation check", "detail": "Concern about the timber retaining wall near the NPWS Aboriginal cultural site at Megan Crescent Sportsground was referred to the Open Spaces team to confirm land ownership and arrange remediation as required. A post-meeting note says Council engaged with Aboriginal stakeholders on a remediation plan and funding is being considered.", "resident_relevance": "Relates to public safety and asset condition at the sportsground area." }, { "title": "Ballina War Memorial Pool dishwasher request referred", "detail": "The need for a dishwasher at Ballina War Memorial Pool was referred to Council’s Manager Facilities and Services to review provision of the appliance.", "resident_relevance": "Could improve facility operations and user amenity at the pool." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Plane traffic over Lennox Head", "detail": "An item of business with notice raised increased plane traffic over Lennox Head.", "resident_relevance": "Concerns may relate to noise and amenity for local residents." }, { "topic": "Camping on Pacific Parade and Park Lane", "detail": "The committee considered camping issues on Pacific Parade and Park Lane.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to public space use, amenity and local compliance concerns." }, { "topic": "Pacific Parade amenities and holiday waste collection", "detail": "The committee discussed amenities and waste collection over the holiday period. 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Paul Hickey (General Manager), Troy Anderson (Director - Civil Services Division), Matthew Wood (Director - Planning and Environmental Health Division), Caroline Klose (Director - Corporate and Community Division and Nikki Glassop (Executive Assistant - G...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted with amendments", "detail": "Council adopted the Ballina Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2046 and Russellton Estate Expansion Area addendum, with changes covering Alstonville employment land mapping, Newrybar wording, a Ballina Hospital precinct plan, rural land use principles, consolidation of rural land use policy, removal of three SUGAs for further examination, and an action to identify additional employment land options.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes long-term land use, housing, employment land, village character, and rural planning across the shire." }, { "title": "Older planning strategies to be repealed after LSPS publication", 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A future report will come to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect how sporting facilities and storage spaces are managed and accessed by clubs and the wider community." }, { "topic": "Beverley Park Golf Club finance and public rounds reports noted", "detail": "The committee adopted recommendations to receive and note the Beverley Park Golf Club finance report to January 2026 and the public rounds report from March 2025 to February 2026.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to users of the golf club and residents interested in oversight of Council-linked sporting facilities." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "Families using Council libraries should note that children under 12 would no longer be permitted to use the library unattended.", "Residents and community groups can expect Council to operate under a new community engagement framework through 2036 if formally adopted by Council.", "Local commemorative and cultural events in Oatley and Kogarah will receive Council financial and in-kind support in April 2026.", "The new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood is set to be publicly known as Peakhurst Park Community Centre.", "Sporting clubs and facility users may be asked to participate in future consultation on management of sporting amenities and storage facilities." ], "affected_places": [ { "name": "Riverwood", "type": "suburb", "context": "Location of the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street proposed to be named Peakhurst Park Community Centre." }, { "name": "7a Hedley Street, Riverwood", "type": "address", "context": "Site of the new community centre naming decision." }, { "name": "Peakhurst Park", "type": "facility/project area", "context": "Name adopted for the new community centre project." }, { "name": "Oatley", "type": "suburb", "context": "Location associated with the funded ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day by Oatley RSL Sub-Branch." }, { "name": "Kogarah", "type": "suburb", "context": "Location associated with the funded Orthodox Easter event by the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District." }, { "name": "Beverley Park Golf Club", "type": "facility", "context": "Subject of finance and public rounds reports noted by the committee." } ], "named_entities": [ { "name": "Georges River Council", "type": "government body", "relevance": "Council responsible for the committee recommendations and future decisions." }, { "name": "Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036", "type": "strategy", "relevance": "Major policy document recommended for endorsement." }, { "name": "Interactions with Children and Young People Policy", "type": "policy", "relevance": "Updated policy recommended for adoption." }, { "name": "Library Use and Membership Policy", "type": "policy", "relevance": "Policy proposed to be amended to raise the unattended child age to 12." }, { "name": "Oatley RSL Sub-Branch", "type": "organisation", "relevance": "Recipient of recommended event grant funding for ANZAC Day activities." }, { "name": "Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District", "type": "organisation", "relevance": "Recipient of recommended event grant funding for the Orthodox Easter event." }, { "name": "Peakhurst Park Community Centre", "type": "project/facility", "relevance": "Approved name for the new community centre under construction." }, { "name": "Beverley Park Golf Club", "type": "facility", "relevance": "Facility covered in finance and public rounds reporting." } ], "next_steps": [ { "action": "Council to formally consider the committee recommendations on the strategy, policy changes, event grants, and community centre naming.", "timing": "Next Council decision-making stage" }, { "action": "General Manager may make minor administrative amendments to the Community Engagement Strategy if required.", "timing": "Following endorsement" }, { "action": "Council officers to undertake broader community consultation on the proposed mixed management model for sporting amenities and storage facilities.", "timing": "Upcoming" }, { "action": "A future report on the sporting amenities and storage facilities consultation outcomes is to be presented to Council.", "timing": "Future report" } ], "source_notes": { "parser_flags": [ "Low parsing quality score: 4", "Detected motions: 2", "Detected committee recommendations: 6", "Detected report titles: 0" ], "confidence_notes": [ "Recommendations on the main substantive items are clear in the extracted text.", "Some agenda structure appears fragmented, so only clearly supported decisions and topics were included.", "This appears to be a committee meeting summary; 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"resident_relevance": "Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas." }, { "title": "Asbestos Management Policy 2026 adopted", "detail": "Council recommended adopting the draft Asbestos Management Policy 2026 following public exhibition.", "resident_relevance": "This sets council's policy approach to asbestos management, affecting compliance, safety, and handling expectations." }, { "title": "Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 endorsed", "detail": "Council recommended endorsing the Georges River Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 and allowing minor administrative amendments, with future review reporting to include data on documented breaches.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes protections in wildlife protection areas and signals future monitoring of compliance." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Tree canopy target progress", "detail": "Council noted progress toward the adopted target of 40% tree 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MAYOR Attendance Crs Sharon Cadwallader (Mayor - in the chair), Michelle Bailey, Simon Kinny, Damian Loone, Therese Crollick, Simon Chate, Eva Ramsey, Erin Karsten, Kiri Dicker and Phil Meehan. 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Attendance Councillor John Faker (Mayor) Councillor Sukirti Bhatta Councillor Pascale Esber Councillor David Hull Councillor De Yi Wu-Coshott Councillor Alex Yang (via teleconference) Opening of Meeting by the Mayor The Mayor opened the meeting with a prayer and Acknowledgement of Country. Motion 5/26 RESOLVED That Councillor Yang attend this meeting via audio visual link. For: Cr Faker, Cr Esber, Cr Hull, Cr Bhatta, Cr Wu-Coshott Against: Nil (Mov...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Trading name change to \"Burwood City Council\"", "detail": "Council resolved to register the business/trading name \"Burwood City Council\" and progressively implement it across Council operations, while continuing to pursue a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales once required criteria are met, including an LGA-wide survey.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal \"city status\" recognition." }, { "title": "SEAC membership appointments endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed appointments to the Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee for the term from 1 March 2026 to 30 June 2028 and delegated authority to the General Manager to fill vacancies or skill gaps during that period.", "resident_relevance": "This affects how community environmental and sustainability input is represented in Council advisory processes." }, { "title": "Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants progress noted", "detail": "Council noted the quarterly progress update on delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects." }, { "title": "Half-yearly performance report endorsed", "detail": "Council endorsed the Half-Yearly Report for 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 on progress against its Delivery Program.", "resident_relevance": "This provides residents with an accountability update on Council service and project delivery." }, { "title": "Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted", "detail": "Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.", "resident_relevance": "Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes." }, { "title": "2025-26 budget review approved", "detail": "Council received and noted the Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2025 and approved revised 2025-26 income and expenditure estimates, including a projected surplus of $28,097,000, with budget adjustments and reserve transfers.", "resident_relevance": "This affects Council’s financial settings for services, projects and reserve management during the 2025-26 year." }, { "title": "Investment reports endorsed", "detail": "Council received and endorsed the investment reports for 30 November 2025 and 31 December 2025 and noted the Responsible Accounting Officer’s certificate.", "resident_relevance": "This relates to oversight of how Council manages and reports its invested funds." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "City status pathway", "detail": "The meeting considered two pathways to establishing city status: a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales and a trading-name change. 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Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING Meeting Date: Friday, 13 February 2026 Location: The Studio, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra Time: 11.00AM The following members were present: Mayor Patricia White - Chairperson Clr Selena Clancy Clr Denise Kemp Clr Luciano Casmiri Clr Brett Steele Clr Peter Wilkins Clr Bob Proudfoot Clr Jemma Tribe Clr Karlee Dunn (Arrived 11.02am) Clr Matthew Norris Clr Gillian Boyd Clr Ben Krikstolaitis Clr Debbie Killian Apologies / Leave of Absence Nil Confirmation of the Audio-Visual Attendance Nil...", "key_decisions": [], "important_topics": [], "resident_impacts": [], "affected_places": [], "named_entities": [], "next_steps": [], "source_notes": { "parser_flags": [], "confidence_notes": [ "This meeting has not been AI-summarized yet; the page uses the raw extracted minutes text." ] }, "document_url": "https://shoalhaven.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/02/CL_20260213_MIN_18380_EXTRA.PDF", "document_format": "pdf", "document_filename": "shoalhaven_infocouncil_extra_ordinary_meeting_13_02_2026_13_02_2026_minutes.pdf", "pdf_filename": "shoalhaven_infocouncil_extra_ordinary_meeting_13_02_2026_13_02_2026_minutes.pdf", "ai_summary_model": "", "ai_summary_generated_at": "", "summary_version": "raw-extract" }, { "id": "randwick_infocouncil_randwick_local_planning_panel_electronic_12_feb_2026_12_feb_2026_minutes", "slug": "randwick-infocouncil-randwick-local-planning-panel-electronic-12-feb-2026-12-feb-2026-minutes", "meeting_path": "meetings/randwick-infocouncil-randwick-local-planning-panel-electronic-12-feb-2026-12-feb-2026-minutes/", "council_name": "Randwick City Council", "region_name": "Eastern Sydney", "source_id": "randwick-infocouncil", "source_type": "infocouncil", "meeting_name": "Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) - 12 Feb 2026", "meeting_date": "12 Feb 2026", "meeting_date_iso": "12 Feb 2026", "meeting_category": "Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic)", "page_count": 7, "no_major_business": false, "summary_status": "raw_extract", "one_line_summary": "This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) meeting held on 12 February 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (ELECTRONIC) MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 12PM Present: Chairperson: Steven...", "content_excerpt": "This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) meeting held on 12 February 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (ELECTRONIC) MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 12PM Present: Chairperson: Steven Layman Expert Members: Tina Christy and Sue Weatherley Community Representatives: Graham Turner Council Officers present: Manager Development Assessment Mr F Ko Coordinator Fast Track Mr M Rivera Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests Nil. The Panel deliberated and voted on each matter via an electronic meeting. 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Paul Hickey (General Manager), Troy Anderson (Director - Civil Services Division), Matthew Wood (Director - Planning and Environmental Health Division), Caroline Klose (Director - Corporate and Community Division) and Nikki Glassop (Executive Assi...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "CCTV network upgrade scope confirmed", "detail": "Council confirmed the scope of the Ballina Community Safety Infrastructure Upgrade - CCTV Network in line with Matryx Pty Ltd recommendations so implementation can proceed within Federal Government grant conditions and timelines.", "resident_relevance": "Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule." }, { "title": "Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members appointed", "detail": "Council approved the appointment of Soizic Bellemere, Karen Williams and Cherie Watt to the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee, subject to satisfactory background checks, and appointed Cr Simon Kinny as alternate councillor delegate.", "resident_relevance": "Affects council oversight, risk management and governance." }, { "title": "26 Endeavour Close to remain available for lease interest rather than immediate sale", "detail": "Council approved a $60,000 ex GST exit payment to Unit Committee TS Lismore Inc after lease termination at 26 Endeavour Close, Ballina, funded from the Property Development Reserve, and resolved to call for expressions of interest to lease the site on an as-is or purpose-built basis. Council will also assist with interim boat storage for Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club Inc at Cawarra Park or another location, subject to the leasing outcome.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future use of the site, support for a relocating community organisation, and interim arrangements for local boat storage." }, { "title": "89-91 Tamar Street to be retained and leased", "detail": "A proposal to sell 89-91 Tamar Street, Ballina was defeated. 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decisions favouring leasing pathways and further reporting rather than immediate sale in Ballina.", "resident_relevance": "May influence local land use, availability of community or commercial space, and council asset management." }, { "topic": "Non-viable housing delivery costs", "detail": "The Wollongbar Medium Density Housing tender was found not commercially viable, leading Council to cancel the tender process and consider sale through a future report.", "resident_relevance": "Signals cost pressures affecting council-led housing delivery." }, { "topic": "Governance and procedural dispute during tender item", "detail": "A motion of dissent about the Mayor’s ruling on an amendment during the Wollongbar item was lost, and the substantive motion then passed.", "resident_relevance": "Did not change the final outcome but indicates contested handling of the housing item." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "CCTV upgrades in Ballina can now move ahead under grant deadlines.", "Council-owned 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OPENING OF MEETING: The meeting was opened by the Chairperson - Clr. Joseph Rahme at 9.50am. PRESENT: MEMBERS Clr Joseph Rahme (Chairman) Cumberland City Council Matthew Tangonan Transport for NSW Mr George Campbell Local Member for Auburn Clr Glenn Elmore – Via Teams Local Member for Granville Dr Diane Colman Local Member for Prospect Mr. James Duguid – Via Teams Transit Systems COUNCIL OFFICERS Daniel Cavallo Director Environment & Planning Elias Elias Manager Engineering & Buildin...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Works Zone approved on McLeod Road, Merrylands", "detail": "A 15m long 'Works Zone' operating 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday was approved on the frontage of a redevelopment site on McLeod Road, Merrylands for 4 months, with possible extension subject to Council's standard conditions. The applicant must pay the applicable works zone fees.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and road users near the redevelopment site may see temporary parking and traffic changes during construction." }, { "title": "Roundabout recommended for Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn", "detail": "The forum recommended approval of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Park Road, Mt Auburn Road and Angus Avenue. Council is to prepare design plans, send them to Transport for NSW for concurrence, include construction in a future Capital Works Program, and notify affected residents of the consultation outcome.", "resident_relevance": "If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns." }, { "title": "Berala pedestrian shopping centre item noted", "detail": "For Item CLTF-26-013, Lidbury Street, Berala - Provision of a Pedestrian Shopping Centre, the forum recommended that the information in the report be noted.", "resident_relevance": "Berala residents and businesses should be aware the matter was discussed, but no new implementation decision is recorded in the extracted text." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "40km/h school zone outside St Anthony's Coptic College, Guildford", "detail": "Transport for NSW has recently approved a 40km/h school zone in Bolton Street, Guildford outside St Anthony's Coptic College. New signage has been installed, and Council officers will review existing speed signage and liaise with Transport for NSW on any further updates needed.", "resident_relevance": "Parents, students and drivers in Bolton Street may see updated school-zone speed signage and traffic management." }, { "topic": "Community consultation progressing in Granville and South Granville", "detail": "Following earlier endorsed reports CLTF-25-242, CLTF-25-243 and CLTF-25-244, Council has commenced community consultation for matters affecting Charles Street, Redfern Street and Lavinia Street.", "resident_relevance": "Residents in these streets may receive consultation material or be asked for feedback on proposed transport changes." }, { "topic": "Belgium Street, Auburn road width concerns", "detail": "A councillor asked about ongoing concerns regarding the road width of Belgium Street, Auburn. Council officers advised they will meet with the resident in the near future to discuss the issue.", "resident_relevance": "Local residents may see further follow-up on access or safety concerns, but no formal decision was recorded here." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "Temporary works-zone restrictions will affect kerbside use and traffic on McLeod Road, Merrylands during redevelopment works.", "A proposed Auburn roundabout may proceed to design, TfNSW concurrence and future capital works funding, with resident notification to follow.", "School-zone signage has changed in Bolton Street, Guildford and may be updated further after Council review.", "Residents in parts of Granville and South Granville are already in community consultation on previously endorsed transport matters." ], "affected_places": [ { "name": "McLeod Road, Merrylands", "type": "road", "context": "Approved location for a temporary works zone at a redevelopment site frontage." }, { "name": "Lidbury Street, Berala", "type": "road", "context": "Location of the pedestrian shopping centre item that was noted by the forum." }, { "name": "Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn", "type": "intersection", "context": "Site of the proposed roundabout to address road safety concerns." }, { "name": "Bolton Street, Guildford", "type": "road", "context": "Location of the new 40km/h school zone outside St Anthony's Coptic College." }, { "name": "St Anthony's Coptic College, Guildford", "type": "school", "context": "School adjoining the newly approved and signed school zone." }, { "name": "Charles Street, Granville", "type": "road", "context": "Area where community consultation has commenced following earlier endorsed reports." }, { "name": "Redfern Street, Granville", "type": "road", "context": "Area where community consultation has commenced following earlier endorsed reports." }, { "name": "Belgium Street, Auburn", "type": "road", "context": "Subject of ongoing resident concerns about road width." } 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escalating the future of the existing library at 118 Donnison Street, Gosford, to full Council for a decision.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect the final decision on the building’s future to be made by Council rather than at committee level." }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain and repurpose the library building", "detail": "The committee recommended pursuing commercial or community use for the building, revising the Kibble Park Place Plan, and retaining the library while feasibility and funding for repurposing are considered.", "resident_relevance": "This points toward reuse of the building instead of demolition, which may affect community access, local services, and the Gosford town centre." }, { "title": "Recommendation to rescind demolition decision and seek heritage protection", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council rescind any decision to demolish the existing Gosford library building and apply for heritage protection.", "resident_relevance": "If adopted by Council, this would protect the building from demolition and could preserve a recognised local asset." }, { "title": "Recommendation to make building available for community use", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council explore making the existing building available for appropriate community uses, such as meetings, as soon as possible.", "resident_relevance": "This could create earlier public access to the site for local groups and community activities." }, { "title": "Recommendation to retain demolition funding for capital works", "detail": "The committee recommended that funding allocated for demolition be retained or restricted for capital works on the existing library building.", "resident_relevance": "This signals a possible shift in spending from demolition toward upgrading or adapting the existing building." }, { "title": "Recommendation to continue committee oversight and include Parkhouse building", "detail": "The committee recommended continuing this committee or creating another councillor group to consider the building’s long-term use, and supported the future of the Parkhouse building being considered subject to funding and community consultation.", "resident_relevance": "Further review means residents may have additional opportunities to influence long-term plans for these Gosford civic buildings." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Community consultation outcomes", "detail": "Consultation on the future use of the existing library building was formally noted as the basis for further Council consideration.", "resident_relevance": "Shows that community feedback has informed the next stage of decision-making." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "The existing Gosford Library building is being recommended for retention rather than demolition.", "Council will be asked to consider heritage protection for the building.", "Demolition funding may be redirected to capital works on the existing building.", "The site may be opened for suitable community uses before long-term plans are finalised.", "Further Council and possibly committee review is expected before final long-term outcomes are settled." ], "affected_places": [ { "name": "118 Donnison Street, Gosford", "type": "facility", "context": "Site of the existing library building under review for retention, reuse, heritage protection, and possible capital works." }, { "name": "Gosford", "type": "suburb/town centre", "context": "Locality affected by decisions about the future use of the existing library building and related planning." }, { "name": "Kibble Park", "type": "project area", "context": "The Kibble Park Place Plan was recommended to be revised in connection with the library building’s future." }, { "name": "Parkhouse building", "type": "facility", "context": "Its future was recommended to be considered by this committee or a replacement group, subject to funding and consultation." } ], "named_entities": [ { "name": "Central Coast Council", "type": "government 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heritage conservation changes in the Central Coast Development Control Plan 2022 was deferred until after the Heritage Workshop scheduled for 19 August 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Property owners, heritage stakeholders, and residents in affected heritage areas will need to wait for the revised proposal before any exhibition or feedback period begins." }, { "title": "Draft Open Pile Burning Policy to go on exhibition", "detail": "The committee endorsed public exhibition of the Draft Open Pile Burning Policy for at least 28 days, and requested clearer reference to key threatening processes and discouraging unnecessary removal of timber and woody debris.", "resident_relevance": "Rural and semi-rural residents, landholders, and neighbours may be affected by future rules on pile burning and vegetation management." }, { "title": "Temporary Food Premises Policy to be revoked", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council revoke the Temporary Food Premises Policy.", "resident_relevance": "Food vendors, event organisers, and community groups using temporary food premises may be affected by a change in how these activities are regulated." }, { "title": "Woongarrah planning proposal endorsed for finalisation", "detail": "The committee endorsed finalisation of the planning proposal for 243 Green Park Parade, Woongarrah, and recommended completing the amendment process under delegated authority or through the Minister if required.", "resident_relevance": "Nearby residents and landowners in Woongarrah may see changes proceed through the local environmental planning framework." }, { "title": "Development Application Submissions Policy recommended for adoption", "detail": "The committee recommended Council adopt the Development Application Submissions Policy and send it to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for approval.", "resident_relevance": "Residents making submissions on development applications may see a more formalised process for how their input is handled by the Local Planning Panel system." }, { "title": "2025-26 Regulatory Priorities Statement updated", "detail": "The committee recommended adoption of the 2025-26 draft Central Coast Regulatory Priorities Statement and added illegal tree clearing as an additional priority.", "resident_relevance": "This signals stronger regulatory focus on compliance issues that affect neighbourhood amenity, environmental protection, and land management." }, { "title": "Gosford Memorial Park and Rotary Park conservation plan to go on exhibition", "detail": "After receiving consultation outcomes, the committee recommended public exhibition of the draft Gosford Memorial Park and Rotary Park Conservation Management Plan for at least 28 days.", "resident_relevance": "Residents, park users, and heritage stakeholders in Gosford will have a chance to comment on the future conservation and management of these public spaces." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Planning Proposal Statistics noted without debate", "detail": "The committee adopted the Planning Proposal Statistics item by exception and noted the information in the report.", "resident_relevance": "This provides a snapshot of planning proposal activity across the area." }, { "topic": "DA Statistics noted", "detail": "The committee noted the Development Application statistics report.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can use this as a broad indicator of development activity and assessment workload." }, { "topic": "NSW Housing Pattern Book noted", "detail": "The committee noted the release of the NSW Housing Pattern Book and associated amendments to the exempt and complying development codes.", "resident_relevance": "These state-level housing design and approval changes may affect future housing options and planning pathways on the Central Coast." }, { "topic": "Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Subcommittee appointments considered in confidential session", "detail": "The 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"resident_relevance": "Any changes to the awards program and ceremony will be considered later, so current arrangements remain unresolved for now." }, { "title": "Grants and sponsorship policy changes deferred", "detail": "The committee deferred the draft grants and sponsorship policies item to 9 September 2025 and requested a tracked-changes version of the policy documents and a historical financial report.", "resident_relevance": "Community groups will need to wait longer for decisions on grants policy changes, the proposed sponsorship program, and proposed budget reallocation." }, { "title": "Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design recommended for exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council endorse the draft Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design Report for public exhibition for 42 days. 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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL Ordinary Meeting Minutes 1 2 J u n e 2 0 2 5 O r d i n a r y M e e t i n g M i n u t e s 1 2 J u n e 2 0 2 5 p a g e 3 INDEX OF ITEMS DISCUSSED The following items are listed in the order in which they were dealt with. Report No. 13.2 Council Investments - 1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025 ............................. 14 Report No. 13.3 Grants June 2025 ................................................................................ 14 Report No. 13.4 Section 355 Guidelines Update ..............", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Code of Meeting Practice placed on public exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed a revised Code of Meeting Practice and placed it on public exhibition for 28 days, with submissions invited for 42 days; if no submissions are received, it will be adopted.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can review and comment on how council meetings are conducted and how public participation operates." }, { "title": "Codes of Conduct adopted", "detail": "Council adopted reviewed Codes of Conduct and related procedures without changes.", "resident_relevance": "This sets the standards for councillor and staff conduct and complaint handling." }, { "title": "Montecollum multiple occupancy expansion approved", "detail": "DA 10.2024.168.1 at 510 Goonengerry Road, Montecollum was approved for an expanded multiple occupancy with 13 dwelling sites and community title subdivision in two stages.", "resident_relevance": "This allows additional housing and subdivision in Montecollum, subject to conditions." }, { "title": "Byron Bay town centre car share planning controls to be exhibited", "detail": "Council agreed to publicly exhibit amendments to DCP Chapter E10 for Byron Bay Town Centre to clarify car share space controls.", "resident_relevance": "This could affect future development requirements, parking arrangements, and transport options in central Byron Bay." }, { "title": "Minor DA modification decisions delegated during recess", "detail": "Council delegated to the General Manager the power to determine limited s4.55 DA modification applications during the council recess, with a report back required.", "resident_relevance": "This may speed up minor development changes while maintaining later public reporting." }, { "title": "Flood recovery land interests authorised in confidential resolution", "detail": "Council authorised acquisition and disposal of land interests, including opening and closing roads, for EPAR works linked to the 2022 NSW Severe Weather and Flooding Event.", "resident_relevance": "This supports delivery of flood recovery works and may affect nearby landowners and road arrangements." }, { "title": "Saddle Road future use investigation endorsed", "detail": "Council will investigate reducing or removing through traffic on Saddle Road after Mullumbimby Road works, consider long-term conversion to a pedestrian and bicycle corridor, and consult local landowners.", "resident_relevance": "This could change traffic access, safety, and active transport connections around the Saddle Road precinct." }, { "title": "Key worker housing at Byron CoLab to be pursued", "detail": "Council agreed to progress next steps and a feasibility study for up to 19 co-living style rooms for key workers at the rear of the Byron CoLab building, while seeking government funding.", "resident_relevance": "This may increase housing options for essential workers in Byron Bay." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Environmental protection in council works", "detail": "Council reaffirmed alignment with the Community Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, prioritising protection of high conservation value areas in works programs and seeking a councillor workshop on environmental approval pathways.", "resident_relevance": "This may influence how council carries out capital, maintenance, emergency, and vegetation works across the shire." }, { "topic": "Byron LGA Conservation Trust not proceeding in original form", "detail": "Council decided not to pursue formation of a corporation under section 358 for a conservation trust at this stage, but will investigate other trust models through the Biodiversity and Agricultural Advisory Committee.", "resident_relevance": "Future conservation funding or governance models may still be developed, but through a different structure." }, { "topic": "Audit and internal audit plans endorsed", "detail": "Council noted the external audit engagement plan and endorsed revised internal audit plans and actions from quarter 3 internal audit reporting.", "resident_relevance": "This affects council accountability, risk oversight, and financial governance." }, { "topic": "Development application status reporting", "detail": "Council noted status reports on DAs before bodies such as the Northern Regional Planning Panel and on State Significant Development declarations under the NSW Housing Delivery Authority process.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can expect further updates on major or state-linked development matters." }, { "topic": "Unauthorised camping in Brunswick Heads deferred", "detail": "The notice of motion on unauthorised camping in Brunswick Heads was left on the table rather than decided.", "resident_relevance": "No immediate policy change was made on this issue at this meeting." }, { "topic": "Traffic calming at sporting fields under investigation", "detail": "Council agreed to receive a report on traffic calming and safety options at the Pine Avenue sporting field precinct, including crossings, signage, bollards, reduced speeds, parking changes and lighting, with ebike hazards to be considered.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to safety upgrades for families, players, and pedestrians using sporting areas." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "Residents will be able to comment on the proposed Code of Meeting Practice during public exhibition.", "A development in Montecollum can proceed for additional dwelling sites and staged subdivision.", "Possible future traffic changes may affect Saddle Road, Mullumbimby Road and nearby access arrangements.", "Flood recovery works may involve land and road changes linked to EPAR project delivery.", "Key worker housing options 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"meeting_date_iso": "10 Jun 2025 7:00 PM", "meeting_category": "Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee", "page_count": 7, "no_major_business": false, "summary_status": "ai_summary", "one_line_summary": "The committee backed MacMasters Beach coastal management actions, sent a draft flood policy to public exhibition, narrowed a planning proposal report to noting statistics only, and rejected a proposal to advance a FOGO facility expression of interest.", "content_excerpt": "- 1 - Central Coast Council Extraordinary Environment and Planning Committee Held in the Function Room 2 2 Hely Street, Wyong 10 June 2025 MINUTES Attendance Members Status Cr Doug Eaton OAM, Chairperson Present Cr Sharon Walsh, Deputy Chairperson Present Cr Margot Castles Present Cr John Mouland Present (remotely) Cr Jane Smith Present Cr Rachel Stanton Apology Mayor Lawrie McKinna Apology Councillor Guest Status Cr Helen Crowley Present (remotely) Cr Corrine Lamont Present (remotely) Staff Status Shannon Turkington, Acting Director Environment and Planning Present Luke Sulkowski, Unit Manager Environmental Management Present Peter Sheath, Section Manager Bushfire and Flood Risk Management...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "MacMasters Beach coastal protection and management actions endorsed", "detail": "The committee recommended extending the current Coast and Estuary grant to 31 December 2026, adding a future temporary coastal protection works action into the Open Coast Coastal Management Program, noting a coastal risk and options assessment for Marine Parade, seeking an arborist risk assessment for Norfolk Island Pines near the surf club, disconnecting the beach shower, considering funded actions in 2025-26, and making MacMasters Beach coastal management a standing subcommittee agenda item.", "resident_relevance": "Affects erosion management, foreshore safety, grant timing, and future works at MacMasters Beach." }, { "title": "FOGO facility EOI proposal lost", "detail": "A motion to 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An alternative motion carried recommending Council circulate the May 2024 feasibility report and Administrator decision to all councillors.", "resident_relevance": "Delays any immediate progression of the proposed FOGO processing facility and keeps current waste collection settings unchanged in this meeting." }, { "title": "Draft Flood Risk Management Policy to go on public exhibition", "detail": "The committee recommended Council endorse the draft Flood Risk Management Policy for at least 42 days of community consultation, amend it to reflect a 35-year house life and 50-year life for other buildings, and review the policy every 5 years.", "resident_relevance": "Residents will be able to comment on proposed flood risk rules that may affect future development, rebuilding, and planning decisions." }, { "title": "Planning Proposal Statistics report amended down", "detail": "A proposed recommendation encouraging new tourist accommodation proposals was removed by amendment. 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minutes, with a community battery feasibility study budget bid to be considered by Council on 22 May 2025.", "content_excerpt": "Minutes of Meeting Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee Meeting Venue Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby Date Thursday, 15 May 2025 Time 4:30 PM BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 15 MAY 2025 C C R R C l i m a t e C h a n g e a n d R e s o u r c e R e c o v e r y A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g p a g e 3 Minutes of the Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 15 May 2025 File No: I2025/675 PRESENT: Councillors: Cr Sarah Ndiaye Present Cr Elia Hauge Present Cr Janet Swain Present Cr Michelle Lowe Present Staff: Shannon Burt (Director Sustainable Envir...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Resource recovery update noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the Resource Recovery Project/Operations Update report (File No: I2025/607).", "resident_relevance": "Residents may be affected by future waste and resource recovery service or project changes arising from this work, but no direct service change was approved at this meeting." }, { "title": "Community Battery Working Group minutes noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the minutes of the Community Battery Working Group held on 13 February 2025.", "resident_relevance": "This keeps the community battery work progressing and signals continued consideration of local energy storage options." }, { "title": "Community battery feasibility study budget bid flagged for Council consideration", "detail": "The committee noted that a budget bid for a community battery feasibility study is to be considered as part of Budget Review 1 January – 31 March 2025 at the Council meeting on 22 May 2025.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see future investment in investigating a community battery, which could support local energy resilience and 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"meeting_name": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee - 15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date": "15 May 2025 9:00 AM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-05-15 09:00", "meeting_category": "Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee", "page_count": 7, "no_major_business": false, "summary_status": "ai_summary", "one_line_summary": "The committee reviewed flood resilience works and post-2022 flood priorities, backed updates to multiple flood management projects, and requested investigation of a levee bypass issue at South Golden Beach.", "content_excerpt": "Minutes of Meeting Floodplain Management Advisory Committee Meeting Venue Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby Date Thursday, 15 May 2025 Time 9:00 AM BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 15 MAY 2025 F L O O D F l o o d p l a i n M a n a g e m e n t A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g p a g e 3 Minutes of the Floodplain Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 15 May 2025 File No: I2025/680 PRESENT: Councillors: Cr M Lyon Zoom Cr E Hauge Present Cr Kay Present Cr D Warth Present Staff: Phil Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services) Apology Samuel Frumpui (Manager Works) Present Euan Rose (Infrastructure Planning Co...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "South Golden Beach flood works noted and further investigation requested", "detail": "The committee noted progress on South Golden Beach levee works and rear easement works, requested staff to investigate a levee bypass at Mia Court and surrounding areas, and received updates on engagement planning and easement encroachments.", "resident_relevance": "Important for South Golden Beach residents affected by flood protection works, easement access, and local flood risk management." }, { "title": "Post-2022 flood mitigation program update endorsed for Council", "detail": "The committee recommended that Council note and endorse the update on the 2022 Byron Shire Council Flood Mitigation Program, 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Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 File No: I2025/654 PRESENT: Councillors: Cr S Ndiaye Audio- Visual Cr D Warth Present Cr M Lowe Present Staff: Shannon Burt (Director Sustainable Environment and Economy) Present Liz Caddick (Biodiversity Team Leader) Pres...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Koala Activity Monitoring Report 2023 noted", "detail": "The committee noted the 2023 Koala Activity Monitoring Report.", "resident_relevance": "Residents interested in koala conservation and local environmental management may look to this report for trends and priorities." }, { "title": "Projects and operations update noted, with fire ant follow-up requested", "detail": "The committee noted current biodiversity and agriculture projects and programs and requested staff arrange a discussion with key stakeholders about fire ant management at a future committee meeting.", "resident_relevance": "This signals further council attention to fire ant management, which may 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then report back on preferred future upgrades.", "resident_relevance": "This may lead to traffic changes affecting safety, access, and vehicle movements in Byron Bay." }, { "title": "Mullumbimby roadworks detour concerns raised", "detail": "Council supported consideration of detours for Mullumbimby Road works via Myocum Road rather than Saddle Road or Coolamon Scenic Drive, with temporary signage, a 40 km/h speed limit on Saddle Road, and traffic calming measures requested during detour use.", "resident_relevance": "This responds to local concerns about road safety, traffic volumes, and heavy vehicle impacts during works." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Status of development applications before external planning bodies", "detail": "Council noted a status report on development applications being considered by bodies such as the Northern Regional Planning Panel.", "resident_relevance": "Residents tracking major development proposals can expect these matters to continue through 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"People within road closure or traffic impact areas should receive advance notice and have a channel to raise concerns." }, { "topic": "Access and service continuity during the event", "detail": "The organiser must arrange private property access and egress where affected and liaise with bus, taxi, and waste operators to maintain services during the event.", "resident_relevance": "This is intended to reduce disruption to homes, businesses, transport users, and waste collection." }, { "topic": "Emergency services and safety conditions", "detail": "The organiser must consult with emergency services, address identified issues, and hold $20 million public liability insurance valid for the event.", "resident_relevance": "These conditions are aimed at maintaining public safety and managing event risk." }, { "topic": "Event signage and public information", "detail": "Event-related signage must not be placed on the road-related area of the Pacific Highway. Variable message signage is to be installed at least one week before operational impacts, and event information is to be provided for Council web and social media notices.", "resident_relevance": "Residents and visitors should receive advance warning about closures, traffic impacts, and alternative routes." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "Temporary traffic changes and possible road closures in Bangalow during 8-10 August 2025.", "Affected residents and businesses should receive written notice before the event.", "Property access arrangements must be made where event operations affect driveways or entry points.", "Bus, taxi, and waste services are expected to be coordinated to continue during the event.", "Public information about traffic impacts and alternative routes is expected before the event." ], "affected_places": [ { "name": "Bangalow", "type": "town", "context": "Location of the Writers Festival and associated traffic management from 8-10 August 2025." }, { "name": "Pacific Highway", "type": "road", "context": "Event-related signage must not be placed on the road-related area of this highway." }, { "name": "Mullumbimby", "type": "town", "context": "Meeting venue location at Station Street, Mullumbimby." }, { "name": "Station Street", "type": "street", "context": "Location of the conference room where the meeting was held." } ], "named_entities": [ { "name": "Local Traffic Committee", "type": "government committee", "relevance": "Decision-making body that supported the event traffic management." }, { "name": "Byron Shire Council", "type": "local government body", "relevance": "Council associated with the committee meeting and public event notifications." }, { "name": "Writers Festival", "type": "event", "relevance": "Event requiring approved traffic management in Bangalow." }, { "name": "Emergency services", "type": "public service agencies", "relevance": "Must be consulted by the event organiser about traffic and safety impacts." } ], "next_steps": [ { "action": "Event organiser to notify directly affected residents and businesses in writing and respond to concerns.", "timing": "Before 8 August 2025" }, { "action": "Event organiser to arrange property access and coordinate with bus, taxi, and waste operators.", "timing": "Before and during the event" }, { "action": "Event organiser to consult with emergency services and address any identified issues.", "timing": "Before the event" }, { "action": "Event organiser to ensure $20 million public liability insurance is in place.", "timing": "Before the event" }, { "action": "Variable message signage and Council public notices to be prepared with traffic impact details.", "timing": "At least one week before operational impacts take effect" } ], "source_notes": { "parser_flags": [ "opening text may not cleanly match the expected meeting title", "detected committee recommendations: 2", "detected motions: 0", "detected report titles: 0" ], "confidence_notes": [ "Substantive business appears limited to one event traffic management recommendation.", "Some recommendation numbering appears incomplete in the extracted text.", "Closing notes include additional signage and notification conditions that appear to relate to the approved event." ] }, "document_url": "https://byron.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2025/05/LTC_06052025_MIN_2021.PDF", "document_format": "pdf", "document_filename": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes.pdf", "pdf_filename": "byron_infocouncil_local_traffic_committee_6_may_2025_9_00_am_6_may_2025_9_00_am_minutes.pdf", "ai_summary_model": "gpt-5.4", "ai_summary_generated_at": "2026-05-10T01:11:51.810Z", "summary_version": "v3" }, { "id": "byron_infocouncil_council_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_24_apr_2025_3_00_pm_minutes", "slug": "byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes", "meeting_path": "meetings/byron-infocouncil-council-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-24-apr-2025-3-00-pm-minutes/", "council_name": "Byron Shire Council", "region_name": "Northern Rivers", "source_id": "byron-infocouncil", "source_type": "infocouncil", "meeting_name": "Council - 24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date": "24 Apr 2025 3:00 PM", "meeting_date_iso": "2025-04-24T15:00:00", "meeting_category": "Council", "page_count": 22, "no_major_business": false, "summary_status": "ai_summary", "one_line_summary": "Council advanced planning, traffic, housing and environmental matters, including public exhibition of a pest animal plan, C zone planning proposal changes, Brunswick Heads laneway parking restrictions, and investigations into crisis and emergency housing options.", "content_excerpt": "Minutes Ordinary Meeting Thursday, 24 April 2025 BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL Ordinary Meeting Minutes 2 4 Ap r i l 2 0 2 5 O r d i n a r y M e e t i n g M i n u t e s 2 4 A p r i l 2 0 2 5 p a g e 3 INDEX OF ITEMS DISCUSSED The following items are listed in the order in which they were dealt with. Report No. 13.2 Grants April 2025 ................................................................................... 8 Report No. 13.4 Requests for Financial Assistance - Ocean Shores Art Expo and Bangalow Film Festival .......................................................................... 8 Report No. 13.5 Council Investments - 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 ......................... 8 Report No. 13....", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Stage 4 C zones planning proposal advanced", "detail": "Council adopted proposed LEP 2014 map and zone changes for Stage 4 C zones properties and will submit the updated planning proposal to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and notification.", "resident_relevance": "Could affect zoning and planning controls for affected landowners and nearby communities." }, { "title": "Draft Pest Animal Management Plan placed on exhibition", "detail": "Council approved the Draft Pest Animal Management Plan 2025-2030 for 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"resident_relevance": "Provides support for local arts and community events." }, { "topic": "Lot 22 grant partnership", "detail": "Council endorsed an MoU with Mullum Seed to support an application for a Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant.", "resident_relevance": "May help progress future planning and funding for the Lot 22 project." }, { "topic": "Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy on exhibition", "detail": "Council endorsed the draft policy for public exhibition for at least 28 days, including a clause about distribution of tickets for major community events when issued to Council.", "resident_relevance": "Residents can review and comment on rules governing councillor expenses and event attendance." }, { "topic": "Unnamed Suffolk Park laneway naming deferred", "detail": "Council deferred the naming report to allow engagement with Traditional Custodians and further documentation relating to Harry Bray.", "resident_relevance": "The eventual naming decision may reflect local history and cultural consultation." }, { "topic": "Biodiversity advocacy strengthened", "detail": "Council reaffirmed support for wildlife corridors and koala habitat work, thanked local conservation groups, and will advocate to State and Federal governments to end native forest logging and protect koala habitat.", "resident_relevance": "Supports local conservation efforts and may influence future environmental advocacy and restoration work." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "Residents can provide feedback during the 6-week exhibition of the Draft Pest Animal Management Plan.", "Parking rules are likely to change in multiple Brunswick Heads laneways, with resident exemptions proposed.", "Landowners affected by Stage 4 C zone changes may face updated zoning and planning controls.", "People concerned about affordable housing at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby should expect Council to continue backing the project.", "Future housing responses may include expanded crisis 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Yael Cowan Apology Sam Collyer-Moss Audio-visual Philip Channells Present Oriel Paterson Apology Benja Roberts Present Invited Members: Jane Fuller (Arts No...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Committee member resignation accepted", "detail": "The committee recommended Council accept Marisa Snow’s resignation from the Arts Advisory Committee effective 13 March 2025 due to temporary employment with Byron Shire Council.", "resident_relevance": "This changes committee membership overseeing arts advisory matters." }, { "title": "Potential streamlined reappointment for Marisa Snow", "detail": "The committee recommended that if the vacancy is not filled before Marisa Snow’s temporary employment with Council ends, she may be reappointed upon an acceptable nomination without further Council endorsement or another induction.", "resident_relevance": "This may allow quicker restoration of committee membership continuity." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Who We Are Report update", "detail": 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Minutes of the Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 17 April 2025 File No: I2025/489 PRESENT: Cr Sarah Ndiaye (Mayor), Cr Jack Dods (Present), Cr Elia Hauge (Present) Staff: Christopher Soulsby (Acting Director Infrastructure Services) Samuel Frumpui (Manager Works) Euan Rose (In...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "Integrated Planning and Reporting framework noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and the priorities identified by councillors for the 2025–2029 Delivery Program. The recommendation was carried.", "resident_relevance": "This shapes the council priorities and service planning that guide future transport, infrastructure and community outcomes." }, { "title": "Asset Management Plans briefing requested", "detail": "As part of the recommendation on Integrated Planning and Reporting, Cr Hauge requested a briefing on the update of the Asset Management Plans.", "resident_relevance": "Asset management planning affects how roads, infrastructure and public assets are maintained and renewed." }, { "title": "Draft capital works programs noted", "detail": "The committee recommended noting the Draft 2025/26 Capital Works Program and the Draft 10-year Capital Works program. 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Report No. 13.5 PLANNING - Report of the Planning Review Committee held 11 March 2025 ............................................................................................ 8 Report No. 13.7 PLANNING - DA 10.2024.490.1 - Dual Occupancy (Detached) Comprising an Existing Dwelling, a New Dwelling, a Carport / Workshop and Removal of 6 Trees - 7 Tinderbox Road,...", "key_decisions": [ { "title": "7 Leslie Street Bangalow development refused", "detail": "Council refused DA 10.2024.474.1 for demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of two two-storey dwelling houses with swimming pools at 7 Leslie Street, Bangalow, citing impacts including heritage, site suitability and public interest concerns. Council also resolved to proceed with an LEP amendment process to include the property in Schedule 5 of LEP 2014.", "resident_relevance": "Affects future development, heritage protection and neighbourhood character in Bangalow." }, { "title": "Tinderbox Road Talofa dual occupancy approved", "detail": "Council granted consent to DA 10.2024.490.1 for a detached dual occupancy involving an existing dwelling, a new dwelling, a carport/workshop and removal of 6 trees at 7 Tinderbox Road, Talofa, subject to conditions.", "resident_relevance": "Enables a housing development proposal to proceed in Talofa, with conditions attached." }, { "title": "Vibrant Economy Strategy to replace draft BIVE Strategy", "detail": "Council resolved to transition the draft Business, Industry and Visitor Economy Strategy into a broader Vibrant Economy Strategy and support its finalisation.", "resident_relevance": "This will shape future economic development, business support and visitor economy planning across the shire." }, { "title": "Draft Events Strategy to become an Events Action Plan", "detail": "Council resolved to convert the draft Events Strategy into an Events Action Plan integrated under the new Vibrant Economy Strategy, and requested a further report on the final plan.", "resident_relevance": "Will influence how events are supported, managed and communicated across the shire." }, { "title": "Emergency housing pods retention backed", "detail": "Council resolved to advocate for retaining emergency housing pods at the Brunswick Pod Village on Torakina Street, Brunswick, retain 9 structures on Council land, seek another local site for pods on private land, and push for ongoing government funding.", "resident_relevance": "Important for people needing temporary housing, especially flood-affected and displaced residents." }, { "title": "Upper Main Arm compliance report requested", "detail": "Council requested a report to the next available meeting on current compliance action at Upper Main Arm, including a chronological overview and legal framework.", "resident_relevance": "Signals upcoming public reporting on a local compliance matter of community interest." }, { "title": "Traffic and transport committee recommendations adopted", "detail": "Council adopted Local Traffic Committee recommendations including new meeting dates for 2025, an intersection upgrade plan on Bangalow Road, support for the Byron Bay Triathlon traffic arrangements, EV signage and line marking at two sites, car share expansion at three sites, and EV charger trial signage at three sites.", "resident_relevance": "Affects road use, parking, transport options and event traffic management in several towns." }, { "title": "General Manager tender delegation updated", "detail": "Council updated the General Manager's delegation to accept or reject certain tenders for approved capital works and disaster recovery works within defined budget or funding limits.", "resident_relevance": "May speed up delivery of approved works and recovery projects without separate council decisions on each tender." } ], "important_topics": [ { "topic": "Bangalow heritage and planning controls", "detail": "The refusal of the Leslie Street proposal was linked to heritage conservation area impacts and was paired with action to pursue heritage listing through an LEP amendment.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to property owners and residents concerned about heritage protection and future redevelopment rules in Bangalow." }, { "topic": "Emergency and affordable housing pressure", "detail": "Council noted ongoing housing pressure and the need to retain or relocate emergency accommodation pods within Byron Shire.", "resident_relevance": "Relevant to residents affected by housing shortage, disaster recovery and temporary accommodation availability." }, { "topic": "Public questions on Clifford Street and project transparency", "detail": "A public question sought grant updates for the Clifford Street/Broken Head Road intersection roundabout upgrade, which staff took on notice. Another question sought publication of supplementary Metis material, and staff indicated it could be published on Council's website.", "resident_relevance": "Residents may see follow-up information on the intersection project and greater access to council project documents." }, { "topic": "Development application monitoring", "detail": "Council noted a status report on DAs being handled by external bodies such as the Northern Regional Planning Panel.", "resident_relevance": "Keeps residents informed about planning matters that are not determined directly by council." } ], "resident_impacts": [ "A proposed two-dwelling redevelopment at 7 Leslie Street, Bangalow was refused.", "A dual occupancy project at 7 Tinderbox Road, Talofa was approved subject to conditions.", "Emergency housing pods at Brunswick Heads received council backing for retention and possible relocation within the shire.", "New EV parking signage and line marking will be installed in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby, with 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{ "name": "Northern Regional Planning Panel", "type": "government planning panel", "relevance": "Council noted the status of DAs involving this external planning body." }, { "name": "NSW Reconstruction Authority", "type": "government agency", "relevance": "Council wants to work with it to retain emergency housing pods at Brunswick." }, { "name": "Transport for NSW", "type": "government agency", "relevance": "Separate approvals required for the Byron Bay Triathlon traffic arrangements." }, { "name": "NSW Police", "type": "government agency", "relevance": "Separate approval required for the Byron Bay Triathlon." }, { "name": "Brunswick Pod Village", "type": "emergency housing facility", "relevance": "Subject of the mayoral minute seeking retention of emergency accommodation." }, { "name": "Essential Energy", "type": "utility/company", "relevance": "Its pole-mounted EV charger trial received support for associated signage and line marking." } ], "next_steps": [ { "action": "Proceed with 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