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Inner West Council

Public Forum - 17 Feb 2026 6:30 PM

The forum recorded public speakers on parks, planning, recreation and a national advocacy motion, but the extracted text contains no decisions, recommendations or follow-up actions.

17 February 2026Public ForumSummary available
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Discussion

  • Public forum submissions on parks, planning, recreation and community facilities
    Public speakers were listed for the post-exhibition Pocket and Neighbourhood Parks Plan of Management, Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course Upgrade, Sydenham Road Strategy, Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre project update, the bi-monthly omnibus planning update, Junior Parkrun, and a feasibility study for an off-leash dog area at Robson Park.
    These matters concern parks, recreation facilities, transport planning, development and community programs, but the extracted forum text does not record the speakers' arguments or any resulting decisions.
  • Public input on proposed nuclear-weapons treaty motion
    A public speaker addressed the proposed 2026 National General Assembly motion concerning the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
    The forum recorded an opportunity for public input on a national advocacy matter, but no position or decision is included in the extracted text.

Impacts

  • The extracted record does not state whether any of the listed strategies, upgrades, planning matters or notices of motion were adopted, changed or referred for further work.
  • Councillor Howard disclosed a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in the Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course Upgrade because he is a social member of Marrickville Golf Club; he remained in the meeting.
  • Public speakers were recorded from Leichhardt, Marrickville, Birchgrove, Balmain, Lilyfield and Haberfield.

Extract

Public Forum Meeting 17 February 2026 1 Proceedings of the Public Forum held on 17 February 2026 held at Ashfield Service Centre for the 17 February 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting Public Forum commenced at 6:30pm Present: Darcy Byrne Chloe Smith Izabella Antoniou Liz Atkins Olivia Barlow Andrew Blake Jo Carlisle Vicki Clay Jessica D’Arienzo Kerrie Fergusson Mat Howard Victor Macri Vittoria Raciti Philippa Scott Ismet Tastan Peter Gainsford Simone Plummer Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Director Planning Ruth Callaghan Director Community Sharon Bowm...