Ipswich City Council
Extraordinary Councillor Briefing and Workshop Session - 2 Apr 2026 10:00 AM
Councillors discussed a proposed agreement for lease for Tenancy 2B05 at Tulmur Walk in the Nicholas Street Precinct, with officers to take a report to the relevant committee.
Topics
- Council briefing on Tulmur Walk lease proposal
Councillors reviewed a proposed lease for Tenancy 2B05 in the Nicholas Street Precinct, with the item pushed to committee for further consideration.
A lease decision can affect precinct activation, tenancy mix and city-centre economic activity.
Decisions
- Nicholas Street Precinct lease proposal noted for further committee consideration
Councillors attended a briefing on the Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy 2B05 – Tulmur Walk and raised questions on the information presented. A report will be provided to the Economic and Cultural Development committee for consideration.
May affect tenancy use, activation and future visitor or business activity in the Nicholas Street Precinct.
Discussion
- Nicholas Street Precinct - Tenancy 2B05, Tulmur Walk
The only substantive item was a briefing on approval of an agreement for lease for a tenancy in Tulmur Walk, with councillors discussing the proposal and seeking further committee review.
Could influence the mix of businesses or services in the city centre precinct.
Impacts
- Potential changes to the tenancy mix and activation of Tulmur Walk.
- Further committee consideration may affect timing of any lease approval or tenant commencement.
Places
- Nicholas Street Precinct
Location of the lease proposal discussed at the meeting. - Tulmur Walk
Specific tenancy location for the proposed agreement for lease.
Next
- Prepare and present a report to the Economic and Cultural Development committee
Following the briefing, for committee consideration - Continue assessment of the proposed agreement for lease for Tenancy 2B05
Before any final lease decision
Extract
2 APRIL 2026 SPECIAL COUNCILLOR BRIEFING AND WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING NO. 2026(06)] of 2 SPECIAL COUNCILLOR BRIEFING AND WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING NO. 2026(06) 2 APRIL 2026 REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Mayor Teresa Harding; Councillors Jacob Madsen, Pye Augustine, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Paul Tully, Marnie Doyle, Andrew Antoniolli, David Martin and Jim Madden COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), Precinct Director – Nicholas Street Precinct (James Hepb...