The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) says it welcomes the terms of reference from theNSW Government to investigate and address concerns identified with the local government rate peg.IPART has been setting the rate peg for councils across NSW since 2010. The rate peg protects ratepayers from excessive increases in council rates by limiting the total amount by … [Read more...] about Sign up to speak up on the rate peg system
Community needs to live with flooding
Flooding in Tuggerah Lakes can not be eliminated, says report Council has announced that the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study has been completed and is on the council website. The study was prepared by the NSW Government’s specialist advisor, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) and included an Interim Entrance Management Procedure. The aim of the study was to … [Read more...] about Community needs to live with flooding
Council news in brief
From the meeting: August 23, 2022 Two new staff submit their pecuniary interest details News from the August 23, 2022 council under administration meeting They are: 1 Director Environment and Planning, Alice Howe; and 2 Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith. Council’s Code of Conduct requires certain staff to lodge pecuniary interest disclosure … [Read more...] about Council news in brief
Country council allowed to demerge
Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman announced on August 24 she has made the decision to demerge Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. She said it was a complex decision based on the merits of the proposal put forward by the Cootamundra-Gundagai Council and the subsequent recommendations by the independent boundaries commission. “There are countless examples … [Read more...] about Country council allowed to demerge
Residents to discuss future possibilities of Woy Woy
The Peninsula Residents Association is holding an open public meeting for the community to discuss their thoughts on the future design of Woy Woy's town centre. The association wants to know residents' views on how best to design for amenity, liveability, traffic flow and transport. What the "big picture" for Woy Woy should be will be discussed and how the Woy Woy central … [Read more...] about Residents to discuss future possibilities of Woy Woy
