Governance Advisory Committee - 12 May 2026

Topics

• Randwick Junction planning package noted after exhibition
  Council committee has received the post-exhibition report on the Randwick Junction town centre planning proposal, DCP and affordable housing plan.
  This may shape future development intensity, design controls and affordable housing expectations in a major town centre.
• Community halls fees and upgrade plans under review
  The committee noted a report on 2026-27 fees and charges for community halls and venues, alongside facility upgrades.
  Any changes to pricing or upgrades could affect community groups, hirers and the condition of local venues.

Decisions

• Confirmation of previous minutes
  The committee confirmed the minutes of the Governance Advisory Committee meeting held on 14 April 2026 as a correct record.
  No direct service change, but it finalises the previous meeting record for public accountability.
• Audio-visual attendance approved
  A request from Cr Martin to attend the meeting by audio-visual link was approved.
  Administrative decision only; no direct impact on residents.

Discussion

• Randwick Junction Town Centre planning proposal and related development plans
  The committee received and noted the post-exhibition report for the Draft Randwick Junction Town Centre Planning Proposal, Draft Development Control Plan and Draft Affordable Housing Plan.
  Relevant to future development, housing and planning controls in the Randwick Junction area.
• La Perouse Museum Strategic Plan and Collection Policy
  The committee received and noted the report on the museum’s strategic plan and collection policy.
  May affect the direction of local heritage and cultural services at La Perouse Museum.
• Community halls and venues fees, charges and facility upgrades
  The committee received and noted the report on 2026-27 fees and charges for community halls and venues, along with facility upgrades.
  Could affect booking costs and the quality of community facilities used by local groups and residents.

Impacts

• Potential changes to planning controls and affordable housing settings around Randwick Junction.
• Possible future impacts on community facility pricing and upgrades for halls and venues.
• Strategic direction for La Perouse Museum may influence local cultural programming and collections management.

Places

• Randwick Junction (town centre / precinct)
  Subject of the planning proposal, development control plan and affordable housing plan post-exhibition report.
• La Perouse Museum (facility)
  Subject of the museum strategic plan and collection policy report.
• Community halls and venues (facilities)
  Subject of the fees, charges and facility upgrades report for 2026-27.

Next

• Proceed with any follow-up arising from the noted Randwick Junction post-exhibition report
  After committee noting on 12 May 2026
• Progress implementation or further consideration of the La Perouse Museum strategic plan and collection policy
  Following committee noting on 12 May 2026
• Use the 2026-27 community halls and venues fees, charges and facility upgrades report in future budget/service planning
  Ahead of the 2026-27 financial year

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Governance Advisory Committee meeting held on 12 May 2026 MINUTES OF GOVERNANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026 AT 6:48PM Present: The Mayor, Councillor D Parker (Central Ward) Central Ward - Councillors D Gordon & D Rosenfeld East Ward - Councillors M Asgari, C Martin & M Wilson North Ward - Councillors A Magner & C Willington (Deputy Mayor) South Ward - Councillors B Burst, N D’Souza & D Said West Ward - Councillors A Hay, A Luxford & P Veitch Officers Present: General Manager Mr R Brownlee Director City Planning Ms M Bishop Director City Services Mr T Clarke Director Community & Culture Ms K Anderson Director Corporate Services Mr J F...