C Ward Committee - 12 Mar 2026

Key decisions

• Traffic safety follow-up for Bugden Lane
  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.
  Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.
• Crawford House repairs underway
  The committee was advised that window repair and painting at Crawford House had commenced.
  Residents interested in local heritage facilities can expect visible maintenance works at Crawford House.

Important topics

• Pop Up Pub community event
  A Pop Up Pub event is planned for Sunday 29 March 2026.
  Residents may wish to attend the upcoming community event.
• Pearces Creek Hall music events
  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.
  Residents may have expanded access to local live music and community hall events.

Resident impacts

• Potential traffic management changes in Main Street and Bugden Lane, Alstonville.
• Additional NSW Police patrols are expected in the Bugden Lane area.
• Road signage in the area will be adjusted to improve clarity for drivers.
• Maintenance works have started at Crawford House.
• Community events continue at Pearces Creek Hall and through the planned Pop Up Pub event.

Places affected

• Bugden Lane (road)
  Traffic safety concerns and proposed signage and line marking changes.
• Main Street, Alstonville (road)
  Council is investigating line marking changes linked to turning movements near Bugden Lane and the service station.
• Alstonville (town)
  Location of traffic issues, Crawford House works, and community matters raised at the meeting.
• Crawford House (facility)
  Window repairs and painting have commenced.
• Pearces Creek Hall (facility)
  Venue for monthly music events.
• Gap Road Dog Park (facility)
  Listed in business with notice as a requested update on extra seating.

Next steps

• Investigate line marking options on Main Street near Bugden Lane and the service station
  Under investigation
• Provide additional police patrols in the Bugden Lane area
  Following Council's report to NSW Police
• Relocate the 'No Right Turn' sign for clearer visibility
  Planned
• Hold the Pop Up Pub event
  29 March 2026
• Next C Ward Committee meeting
  14 May 2026 at 5.00pm

Extracted minutes text

MINUTES OF THE C WARD COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE CRAWFORD HOUSE 10 WARDELL ROAD, ALSTONVILLE ON 12/03/26 AT 5.00PM Ballina Shire Council C Ward Committee Minutes 12/03/26 of 5 1. Acknowledgment of Country In opening the meeting, the Chair provided an Acknowledgement of Country. 2. Attendance and Apologies (including updates/changes in membership) Members Cr Simon Chate Cr Therese Crollick (Chair) Cr Simon Kinny Cr Sharon Cadwallader (Mayor) John Sim - Alstonville Plateau Historical Society Jeff Cush - Wardell and District Progress Association Malcolm Johnson - Ballina Environment Society and Tuckombil Landcare Bill Coulter - Alstonville/Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce Russell Priddle - Al...