More than 110 people spoke up about Council's proposed new tree code even though it went on public exhibition over Christmas and the new year. The report on what people said goes to this Monday night's council meeting. More than 84 per cent were in favour of tougher new laws to protect trees and the majority of the submissions came from the northern part of the coast - the … [Read more...] about Trees under the spotlight
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An invitation to advise council
If you want to attempt to influence council, put your hand up to join one of six advisory committees. The six key groups are: Brisbane Water Catchment Tuggerah Lakes Catchment Coastal Open Spaces Employment and Economic Development Gosford CBD and Waterfront Heritage Mayor Jane Smith said these represented council's key strategic … [Read more...] about An invitation to advise council
Attempt to scrub out new DA rules on objections
Update The councillors agreed to the rescission motion and a report will come back to the council on the ramifications of going to the figure of 15. Before the meeting Three Liberal and two independent Councillors hope to reverse a decision the majority of Councillors voted for on December 18 last year. They want to reverse the decision that reduced the number of … [Read more...] about Attempt to scrub out new DA rules on objections
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Council records a surplus
Council’s total income at the end of the 2017 financial year was $723.7 million, including $90.3 million of capital grants and contributions and operating expenses of $568 million. Council’s operating surplus before capital grants, contributions and any gains from amalgamation was $65.4 million. Council Mayor Jane Smith said Council had recorded a significant … [Read more...] about Council records a surplus
