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Ku-ring-gai Council

Public Forum - 21 Apr 2026 7:00 PM

This was a public forum where residents spoke on planning, environment, theatre, heritage, and sports field matters; no formal decisions or motions were recorded in the extracted text.

21 April 2026 Public Forum AI summary available Original minutes

Important topics

  • Tree and vegetation protection
    Public speakers addressed tree loss, stronger protection measures, and the post-exhibition report on amendments to Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan Part 13: Tree and Vegetation Protection.
    Relevant to residents concerned about development impacts, tree removal, and local environmental protections.
  • Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade
    Multiple speakers addressed the Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade - Project Update, with both opposition and written comments recorded.
    Relevant to nearby residents and sports users affected by changes to the oval and surrounding area.
  • Planning proposals and centres planning
    Speakers addressed planning matters including 3-29 Bridge Street Pymble Business Park, the Town Centres Planning Framework, and 130 Killeaton Street St Ives.
    Relevant to residents affected by redevelopment, land use change, traffic, and neighbourhood character.
  • Marian Street Theatre
    Several public speakers raised Marian Street Theatre / Marion St Theatre as an item not on the agenda.
    Relevant to residents interested in local arts, cultural facilities, and the future of the theatre.
  • Biodiversity and Blue Gum High Forest
    Speakers raised a request to terminate Biodiversity Agreement BA00489 and concerns about Blue Gum High Forest and Sydney Blue Gums, including Tree 96 at 130 Killeaton Street.
    Relevant to residents concerned about habitat protection, significant trees, and environmental management.
  • Council plans and strategies
    A speaker addressed the Delivery Program 2025-2029, Operational Plan 2026-2027, and Resourcing Strategy 2026-2036.
    Relevant to residents because these plans guide future services, priorities, and spending.

Resident impacts

  • No formal resolutions, motions, or committee recommendations were identified in the extracted text.
  • Residents used the forum to raise concerns about local planning proposals, tree protection, biodiversity, and community facilities.
  • Issues raised at the forum may inform later council reports or decisions, but no direct policy change is recorded here.

Next steps

  • Refer community submissions and forum comments to subsequent council consideration on the relevant agenda items and planning matters.
    Not specified in the extracted text

Extracted minutes text

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PUBLIC FORUM HELD ON TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2026 Present: The Mayor, Councillor C Kay (Chairperson) Councillors M Devlin & J Pettett (Comenarra Ward) Councillors I Balachandran & B Ward (Gordon Ward) Councillors S Ngai & A Taylor (Roseville Ward) Councillor K Wheatley (Wahroonga Ward) Staff Present: General Manager (David Marshall) Director Community (Meagan Ang) Director Corporate (Angela Apostol) Director Development & Regulation (Michael Miocic) Director Operations (Peter Lichaa) Director Strategy & Environment (Andrew Watson) Corporate Lawyer (Jamie Taylor) Manager Governance and Corporate Strategy (Christopher Jones) Acting Governance Team Leader (Eliza Gilbank...