Council - 29 Apr 2026

Key decisions

• CT Lewis Centre sale process to be reviewed and referred
  Council carried an amended notice of motion requiring the General Manager to provide councillors within 7 days with detailed information about the appointment of CBRE as selling agent for the CT Lewis Centre, including procurement documents, communications, conflict declarations, and appointment authority, and to refer the circumstances to the Office of Local Government for independent investigation.
  Residents concerned about the possible sale of the CT Lewis Centre may see greater scrutiny, transparency, and possible further review before any future action.
• ANZAC Day 2027 program budget increase and flag display report
  Council adopted the Mayoral Minute on ANZAC Day 2026, including writing to participating schools and the Liverpool RSL sub-Branch, increasing the 2027 ANZAC Day program budget by $30,000 in the 2026-27 draft budget, and requesting a CEO report on a formal program for prominent Australian flag displays across key Liverpool locations during the ANZAC Day period.
  This may lead to a larger ANZAC program next year, more visible commemorations across the city, and continued youth participation.
• Bradfield civic gala event supported
  Council supported hosting a Civic Gala Reception in Bradfield, preferably at Western Sydney Airport, and to provide a budget of $50,000 in the 2026-27 Civic Program Operations Budget.
  This signals Council’s focus on the airport and Bradfield as major economic and civic priorities tied to future jobs and investment.
• Stakeholder memberships reshaped
  Council endorsed an updated Stakeholder Engagement and Membership Framework focused on economic development, investment attraction and strategic partnerships, and discontinued memberships including WSROC, FoWSA, CEDA and NGAA while retaining memberships aligned to strategic priorities.
  This may change how Council advocates regionally and where membership funds and staff attention are directed.
• 2 Cambridge Avenue, Glenfield planning proposal deferred for workshop
  Council deferred the planning proposal for 2 Cambridge Avenue, Glenfield to a workshop, asked that members of the Intermodal Committee be invited, and directed the CEO to arrange an intermodal committee meeting as soon as practicable, preferably within the next month.
  Any planning outcome for this Glenfield site is delayed while transport and related issues are considered further.
• Planning policy items deferred to Governance Committee
  Council deferred both the Planning Agreements Policy proposed amendments and the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 proposed amendments to a Governance Committee meeting.
  Potential city-wide planning rule changes have been delayed pending further review.

Important topics

• East Leppington infrastructure delivery
  Council noted a report on infrastructure delivery in East Leppington.
  This indicates ongoing attention to servicing growth areas, though no new decision was recorded here.
• Liverpool Innovation Precinct airport business delegation
  Council supported participation in a Liverpool Innovation Precinct business delegation linked to Western Sydney International Airport and required a report back to Council after the activity.
  This reflects Council’s economic development focus around the airport and future precinct opportunities.
• Indian myna trapping program not adopted
  A notice of motion seeking a dedicated Indian myna trapping program and $15,000 budget for online training was lost.
  Residents will not see a new council-run Indian myna trapping program arising from this meeting.

Resident impacts

• Further information on the CT Lewis Centre sale process must be provided to councillors within 7 days.
• The appointment of CBRE for the CT Lewis Centre matter will be referred to the Office of Local Government for independent investigation.
• The 2027 ANZAC Day program is set to receive an extra $30,000 in the draft 2026-27 budget.
• A CEO report will be prepared on displaying Australian flags across key Liverpool locations during the ANZAC Day period.
• A $50,000 allocation is planned for a Bradfield civic gala event in 2026-27.
• Planning decisions for 2 Cambridge Avenue, Glenfield and some broader planning policy changes were delayed for further review.

Places affected

• CT Lewis Centre (facility)
  Subject of a notice of motion about suspending sale-related actions and reviewing the appointment of selling agent CBRE.
• Glenfield (suburb)
  Location of the deferred planning proposal for 2 Cambridge Avenue.
• 2 Cambridge Avenue, Glenfield (site)
  Planning proposal deferred to a workshop with intermodal issues to be discussed.
• East Leppington (growth area)
  Infrastructure delivery report was noted by Council.
• Liverpool (local government area)
  Affected by ANZAC Day program actions, strategic memberships, and proposed city-wide planning controls.
• Bradfield (precinct)
  Proposed location for a Council civic gala reception tied to airport and city development.
• Western Sydney International Airport (infrastructure/project)
  Central to the proposed civic gala and innovation precinct delegation.
• West Hoxton (suburb)
  Location mentioned in the mayoral recognition of Campisi Continental Butchery’s 50-year anniversary.

Next steps

• General Manager to provide councillors with documents and details about the CT Lewis Centre and CBRE appointment
  Within 7 days
• Refer the CBRE appointment circumstances in the CT Lewis Centre matter to the Office of Local Government
  Following Council resolution
• CEO to report back on a formal ANZAC-period Australian flag display program across key Liverpool locations
  Report back to Council, timing not specified
• Include an additional $30,000 for the 2027 ANZAC Day program in the 2026-27 draft budget
  During 2026-27 budget finalisation
• Arrange an Intermodal Committee meeting and workshop on 2 Cambridge Avenue, Glenfield issues
  As soon as practicable, preferably within the next month
• Bring back a report after the Liverpool Innovation Precinct business delegation activity
  After the activity concludes

Extracted minutes text

1 Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 and confirmed on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 ........................................... Chairperson MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 29 APRIL 2026 PRESENT: Mayor Ned Mannoun Deputy Mayor Harle Councillor Adjei Councillor Ammoun Councillor Harte Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Karnib Councillor Macnaught Councillor Monaghan (online) 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 Vishwa Nadan, C...