Photo: Cr Turley at the LG NSW conference in 2022. “Perhaps the most consistent message I hear from my discussions with members is the continuing erosion of local democracy by the State Government," says the president of Local Government NSW, Darriea Turley. Cr Turley, a councillor at Broken Hill, said cost shifting was one example of the phenomenon, but the results could be … [Read more...] about LG NSW president criticises loss of democracy and planning processes
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Heritage committee fails to meet in 2022
Four scheduled meetings of the Heritage and Cultural Advisory Committee to Council have failed to take place with not enough members to form a quorum. It means no meetings have been held this year. Meetings in February, May, August and November did not proceed due to the lack of a quorum. The February meeting saw those members who did present choosing to remain online to … [Read more...] about Heritage committee fails to meet in 2022
Gosford waterfront: what you said
Central Coast Council said feedback indicated overall support for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront, with 59.4% of participants across theinteractive map and feedback form supportive of the concept plan (22.1% neutral and 18.5% not supportive). A four page summary of the feedback will be tabled at the December 13 meeting. Comments in the summary included: “There are … [Read more...] about Gosford waterfront: what you said
Bright ideas coming from interactive map of Gosford waterfront
A boat fueling station in the middle of Brisbane Water; a concern about where the New Year’s Eve fireworks will be lit if there’s a new walkway; an idea to close Brian McGowan Bridge and turn it into a multi storey car park. These are some of the ideas showing up on Council’s interactive map about revitalising Gosford Waterfront and it's a game the whole family can play. The … [Read more...] about Bright ideas coming from interactive map of Gosford waterfront
Lion Island discussion about to close
A draft plan of management for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Lion Island Nature Reserve, Long Island Nature Reserve and Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is open for public comment until November 22. The plan of management describes the desired outcomes for the parks’ values and actions the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) proposes to undertake to achieve these … [Read more...] about Lion Island discussion about to close
