The end of the financial year is fast approaching and now is the time to reflect on the 12 months that have passed and get ready for another busy year ahead.
As part of Council’s commitment to continuously improving its service delivery for our community, next week we will launch our annual Community Satisfaction Survey.
The Community Satisfaction Survey is one of many opportunities residents have to provide feedback and tell us what we’re getting right and where we can do better.
Residents will be able to rate Council’s performance in waste, facilities, development applications, parks and gardens and other key areas of Council.
In addition, we are currently running the Library Satisfaction Survey, which will help us measure our patrons’ satisfaction with the libraries services and facilities.
Port Stephens Libraries have been rated exceptionally well in the past and we want the libraries’ users to tell us if we are continuing on the right track.
I would encourage everyone to complete the surveys as the feedback we receive is essential to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the community and provide high quality services.
Wayne
Library Satisfaction survey
Have you used our library services? Give us your feedback by filling out the annual satisfaction survey.
Aboriginal, heritage and arts trails — what does that look like? What do we have? Who needs to be involved? Share your ideas at the Culture Port Stephens Forum on Thursday 6 June 2019 from 5.30 to 7.30pm at Broughtons at the Bay.
Mayor Ryan Palmer recaps on this week's Council meeting
Council meeting - Tuesday 28 May The following is a brief overview of this week's Council meeting. For full details, you can view the agenda and minutes on Council's website. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 11 June 2019.
Council deferred the Fern Bay and North Stockton Strategy.
Council approved funding arrangements for the Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Lemon Tree Passage and Karuah Australia Day events and endorsed the addition of the Environmental Citizen of the Year Award category in the Port Stephens Annual Awards.
Council approved the sale by action or failing auction by private treaty, of six properties for unpaid rates unless rates and charges are paid in full prior to the time of sale.
Council approved the discretionary changes to the adopted budget presented as the 2018-2019 Quarterly Budget Review Statement - March 2019.
Council proceeded with the compulsory acquisition of Lot 1 DP874513 for the purpose of future road and community use of a public area.
Council proceeded with the compulsory acquisition of Lot 567 DP1033413 for the purpose of a public road.
Council endorsed the Community Services Section service package as outlined to deliver the required level of service to meet the organisation's future needs.
Council adopted the revised Working Together and Provision of Information Policy.
Council endorsed the Revised Code of Meeting Practice.
Council approved the provision of $1000 in financial assistance to Seaham Public School's 2019 School Fete.
