Council - 25 Mar 2026

Key decisions

• Woodward Park masterplan adopted
  Council adopted the revised Draft Woodward Park Design Masterplan, will investigate alternate sites for affected community and sporting groups, and delegated the CEO to run an expression of interest process for long-term investment in Woodward Park.
  This may change the future design, use and investment model for Woodward Park and affect current user groups.
• Miller library service retained while alternatives investigated
  Council carried the substantive motion on the Miller library matter after an amendment was lost. The carried motion included writing to the Member for Liverpool to facilitate meetings with relevant government departments regarding implementation of the Miller Masterplan.
  Miller residents can expect the library issue to remain active, with Council pursuing government engagement on the precinct masterplan.
• Draft Memorials Policy endorsed with stronger decision safeguards
  Council endorsed the draft Memorials Policy as final subject to additions including clear approval and refusal criteria, a trauma-informed application process, written reasons for decisions, alternative memorial options where requests cannot be approved, and a review or appeal mechanism.
  Residents applying for memorials should have a clearer, fairer and more transparent process.
• Community grants approved
  Council endorsed $30,000 in Matching Grant Program funding: $15,000 to Hoxton Industries Ltd for The Connection Club and $15,000 to Street Industries Inc for the Street Sports Festival - Youth Week 2026.
  Local community and youth programs will receive direct funding support.
• Ireland Park masterplan deferred
  Council deferred the Ireland Park Masterplan until further consultation is undertaken with councillors, Liverpool Rangers and affected sporting clubs.
  Any changes to Ireland Park are delayed pending more consultation with users and stakeholders.
• East Leppington infrastructure motion adopted
  Council adopted a notice of motion seeking a written report to the next meeting on delayed infrastructure including Leppington Park, East Leppington green space and Camden Valley Way traffic signals, with a public update session in East Leppington within 60 days.
  East Leppington residents should receive clearer timelines and a direct community update on delayed local infrastructure.
• Park and Infrastructure Delivery Committee charter advanced for consultation
  Council resolved to establish the Park and Infrastructure Delivery Committee charter and place it on public consultation for 35 days.
  Residents may be able to comment on a proposed advisory committee for park and infrastructure delivery and community input.
• Multiple planning matters progressed
  Council endorsed in principle planning proposals for 495 Fourth Avenue, Austral and 330-350 Eighth Avenue, Austral to permit indoor recreation facilities, subject to Gateway determination and public exhibition; and approved execution of the Edmondson Park Precincts 3, 5 and 9 planning agreement.
  These decisions may influence future land use, recreation facilities and development contributions in growing areas.

Important topics

• Grass and City Presentation standards
  Council endorsed the draft Grass and City Presentation Community Standards Policy for public exhibition for at least 42 days and will receive a further report after submissions.
  Residents can comment on proposed service standards for mowing and city presentation.
• Advertising and election signage rules
  Council endorsed the draft Advertising and Election Signage Policy for public exhibition for at least 28 days, including coverage of contemporary plastic wrap and similar sign types.
  This may affect how election and advertising signs are displayed on council-controlled land.
• Western Parkland City planning proposals
  Council progressed planning proposal steps for two Austral sites and noted related planning matters involving growth and infrastructure in the western growth area.
  Residents in growth suburbs may see further consultation on land use changes and concerns about infrastructure delivery.
• Governance Committee recommendations endorsed
  Council not only noted the 10 March 2026 Governance Committee minutes but also endorsed the recommendations in those minutes after an amendment was carried.
  Governance-related recommendations from committee now carry Council backing.
• Rates discount for defence personnel and veterans
  A notice of motion was introduced seeking preparation of a policy for a rates discount for current Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans residing in the Liverpool LGA, but the extracted text does not show the final resolution.
  Residents connected to the defence community may wish to watch for whether this proposal proceeds.
• Niland Way traffic and parking concerns raised
  A notice of motion proposed a task force to address safety risks and congestion on Niland Way linked to a childcare centre approval, but the extracted text is incomplete on the outcome.
  Residents near Niland Way may see this issue return for further action or reporting.

Resident impacts

• Future use and investment at Woodward Park will proceed under an adopted masterplan, with impacts on sporting and community users to be addressed through alternate site investigations.
• Miller residents may see continued council action around library services and the broader Miller Masterplan.
• Families seeking memorials on council land should benefit from clearer, more transparent application and review processes.
• Community groups and youth programs received $30,000 in grant funding.
• Residents in East Leppington are due to receive clearer reporting and a public update on delayed park, green space and traffic infrastructure.
• Residents can make submissions on proposed grass service standards, the new Park and Infrastructure Delivery Committee charter, and advertising and election signage rules.
• Austral and Edmondson Park residents may be affected by planning changes and agreements tied to recreation uses and precinct development.

Places affected

• Woodward Park (park)
  Masterplan adopted; alternate sites for affected groups to be investigated; EOI for long-term investment to be run.
• Miller (suburb/locality)
  Library service and Miller Masterplan implementation were considered.
• Ireland Park (park)
  Masterplan deferred pending further consultation with sporting users and councillors.
• East Leppington (growth area/locality)
  Infrastructure delays, green space provision and a community update session were requested.
• Camden Valley Way (road)
  Outstanding traffic signals and road safety risks were specifically raised.
• Austral (suburb/locality)
  Planning proposals at Fourth Avenue and Eighth Avenue sites for indoor recreation facilities were progressed.
• Edmondson Park (precinct/suburb)
  Planning agreement for Precincts 3, 5 and 9 was endorsed for execution.
• Niland Way (road)
  Traffic and parking problems linked to a childcare centre approval were raised in a notice of motion.

Next steps

• CEO to investigate suitable alternate sites for community and sporting groups affected by the Woodward Park masterplan.
  Not specified
• CEO to conduct an expression of interest process for long-term investment in Woodward Park.
  Not specified
• Council to write to the Member for Liverpool regarding meetings with relevant government departments on the Miller Masterplan.
  Not specified
• Draft Park and Infrastructure Delivery Committee charter to be placed on public consultation.
  35 days
• Draft Grass and City Presentation Community Standards Policy to be publicly exhibited, with a further report back to Council after submissions.
  Minimum 42 days exhibition
• Draft Advertising and Election Signage Policy to be publicly exhibited, with delegation to finalise if no submissions are received.
  Minimum 28 days exhibition
• CEO to provide a written report on East Leppington infrastructure delays and Council to hold a public community update session.
  Report to next council meeting; community update within 60 days
• Austral planning proposals to be forwarded for Gateway determination and, if approved, publicly exhibited before a post-exhibition report returns to Council.
  Subject to Gateway determination

Extracted minutes text

1 Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 and confirmed on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 ........................................... Chairperson MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 25 MARCH 2026 PRESENT: Mayor Ned Mannoun Deputy Mayor Harle Councillor Adjei Councillor Ammoun Councillor Harte Councillor Ibrahim (arrived at 5.28pm) Councillor Karnib (arrived at 5.25pm) Councillor Macnaught Councillor Ristevski Mr Jason Breton, Chief Executive Officer Mr Farooq Portelli, Director Corporate Support Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Lifestyle Ms Lina Kakish, Director Planning & Compliance Mr Peter Scicluna, Director Operations Mr David Galpin, General Counsel Mr...