Point Frederick residents might want to acquaint themselves with the draft Somersby to Erina Southern Growth Corridor policy which council is about to put on public exhibition. The Mayor, Jane Smith, says it holds some surprises, particularly noting the treatment suggested for Point Frederick as an increased density housing option. She tried to get the document off the … [Read more...] about What you need to know from November 12 meeting
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Councillor questions and staff answers on asbestos
The following question was asked by Councillor Jilly Pilon at the Ordinary Meeting on 14 May 2018: In relation to recent reports on the ABC, there was a resident that said they had picked up asbestos and handed it in to surf life savers. I was wondering if that was actually recorded and logged through asbestos management procedures, and was the material disposed of … [Read more...] about Councillor questions and staff answers on asbestos
Ten minute survey of 1000 people would cost $48,000
Should we change the names of our council wards? And should we spend $48,000 to ask 1000 people what they think about the idea? The question comes up in a report to councillors tomorrow night. But the council is not recommending it spend the money. It is information in response to a Cr Best-led vote a few weeks ago to investigate the process of renaming wards because the … [Read more...] about Ten minute survey of 1000 people would cost $48,000
October 8 meeting highlights (mtc)
Councillors push for bike paths and wave parks - and give up on Chinese theme parks • Cr McLachlan wants council to find a good location for a major water theme park here on the coast and to start talking to interested parties to make it happen. • Cr Greenaway wants to know how much money council would get if it sold the 15.77 hectares in Warren Rd, Warnervale that was … [Read more...] about October 8 meeting highlights (mtc)
Have your say on Gosford planning controls
Public comment on the State Government's proposal for new development control plans on the Gosford city centre has been extended to September 20. The State Government says the development controls will promote design excellence resulting in quality urban design and environmental outcomes for the CBD. But it will accept variations where an application demonstrates … [Read more...] about Have your say on Gosford planning controls
