Liverpool City Council
Governance Committee Meetings - 10 Mar 2026
The Governance Committee mostly noted reports, while requesting further review of Liverpool street-upgrade designs, progressing the Visitor Economy Strategy, seeking advice on cash reserve rationalisation, and directing budget-related follow-up work.
Key decisions
- Liverpool upgrades concept design to proceed to detailed design with further review
The committee received the George Street and Moore Street, Liverpool upgrades concept design walk-through and noted the project will continue to detailed design. It asked for further review of car parking numbers, reconsideration of the proposed partial road closure and need for two-way traffic, and more targeted stakeholder engagement on those issues.
This could affect traffic flow, parking availability and local access in central Liverpool. - Draft Visitor Economy Strategy 2026-2030 advanced
The committee agreed to provide input and comments during public exhibition of the draft Visitor Economy Strategy 2026-2030, with the strategy to return to Council after exhibition for adoption.
Residents and local businesses may be able to comment on plans affecting tourism, events and economic activity. - CEO asked to report on rationalising internally restricted funds
On the Charters for Cash Reserves item, the committee noted the report and directed the CEO to report back to Council with recommendations on how internally restricted funds can be rationalised.
This may influence how Council manages reserves and allocates funds in future budgets. - Budget follow-up work requested for 2026/27 budget
The committee noted the 2026/27 budget update and directed the CEO to present a report on all external organisations that Council is a member of before budget allocation. It also requested that the zebra crossing at Cartwright Public School be included in the Capital Works Program.
This may affect spending priorities, memberships funded by Council, and pedestrian safety works near Cartwright Public School.
Important topics
- Voluntary Planning Agreements quarterly status report
The committee received and noted the March 2026 quarterly status report on voluntary planning agreements.
These agreements can shape developer contributions and infrastructure funding linked to growth. - Council submission on draft Sydney Plan and industrial lands policy
The committee received and noted a report on Council's submission regarding the draft Sydney Plan and draft statewide policy for industrial lands.
These higher-level planning policies can affect future land use, jobs and industrial areas. - Warwick Farm Precinct next steps
The committee received and noted a report on next steps for the Warwick Farm Precinct.
Residents and businesses in or near Warwick Farm may be affected by future planning and development activity. - Draft Media Policy changes flagged for Council
The committee received and noted proposed changes in the Draft Media Policy, to be tabled at the March 2026 Council meeting.
Media policy can affect how Council communicates publicly and manages official media engagement.
Resident impacts
- Possible changes to parking, road access and traffic arrangements around George Street and Moore Street in Liverpool.
- Upcoming opportunity to comment on the draft Visitor Economy Strategy 2026-2030 during public exhibition.
- Potential future changes to Council's reserve funding structure after a CEO report on rationalising internally restricted funds.
- Budget planning will include review of Council memberships to external organisations.
- A zebra crossing at Cartwright Public School has been requested for inclusion in the Capital Works Program.
Places affected
- Liverpool
Street upgrade concept design and detailed design considerations for George Street and Moore Street. - George Street
Part of the Liverpool upgrades project discussed by the committee. - Moore Street
Part of the Liverpool upgrades project discussed by the committee. - Warwick Farm Precinct
Report on next steps was received and noted. - Cartwright Public School
Requested location for a zebra crossing to be included in the Capital Works Program. - Sydney
Referenced in the draft Sydney Plan and statewide industrial lands policy submission.
Next steps
- Undertake detailed design review of parking numbers, road closure arrangements, two-way traffic needs and local impacts for the George Street and Moore Street Liverpool upgrades.
During detailed design - Engage local stakeholders on parking and partial road closure issues for the Liverpool upgrades and adjust detailed design if required.
During detailed design - Publicly exhibit the draft Visitor Economy Strategy 2026-2030 and gather input.
Next stage following the meeting - Return the Visitor Economy Strategy 2026-2030 to Council for adoption after public exhibition.
After public exhibition - CEO to report back to Council on options to rationalise internally restricted funds.
Future Council report - CEO to present a report on all external organisations that Council is a member of before 2026/27 budget allocation decisions.
Prior to 2026/27 budget allocation - Include the zebra crossing at Cartwright Public School in the Capital Works Program.
As part of 2026/27 capital works planning
Extracted minutes text
1 Minutes of the Governance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 and confirmed on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 ........................................... Chairperson MINUTES OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 10 MARCH 2026 PRESENT: Mayor Ned Mannoun Deputy Mayor Harle Councillor Ammoun Councillor Harte Councillor Macnaught Councillor Adjei (joined the meeting online at 3.36pm) Mr Jason Breton, Chief Executive Officer Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Lifestyle Ms Lina Kakish, Director Planning & Compliance Mr Peter Scicluna, Director Operations Mr Farooq Potelli, Director Corporate Services Ms M’Leigh Brunetta, Manager Civic and Executive Services Ms Susan Ranieri, Coordina...