Beginning on Monday 8 July, marches in Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay will be the focal point of this year’s NAIDOC week celebrations in Port Stephens.
Port Stephens is a diverse place — full of beautiful beaches, vast sand dunes, leafy bushland and rolling green hills.
As a community, it’s just as diverse, which is why it’s so important to hear from all our residents and ratepayers on their priorities for Port Stephens.
At this week’s Council meeting, Mayor Ryan Palmer put forward a Notice of Motion to fund a list of vital projects for Port Stephens. He called on Council to source an extra $15 million in funding to deliver projects that are a priority for our community.
This month, the Mayor, Councillors and senior staff will be out and about to discuss this list of priority projects, as well as Council’s $30 million program of major projects for 2019 to 2020.
This is your opportunity to let us know whether we’re on the right track, or if you have different priority projects for Port Stephens.
The feedback we receive will be used to inform Council’s plans for the next financial year, so that we can continue to deliver value for our community.
Port Stephens 2020 — Community Information Sessions will be held
from 5.30 to 6.45pm on:
· Monday 8 July — King Park, Raymond Terrace
· Thursday 11 July — Soldiers Point Hall, Soldiers Point
· Monday 15 July — Medowie Community Centre, Medowie
· Wednesday 17 July — Karuah Hall, Karuah
· Monday 22 July — Elizabeth Waring Room, Tomaree Sports Centre, Nelson Bay
· Wednesday 24 July — Tanilba Bay Hall, Tanilba Bay
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NSW Swifts set sights on Port Stephens
The NSW Swifts are setting their sights on Port Stephens this July, where they will host community clinics, coaching development sessions and an open training session.
Mayor Ryan Palmer recaps on this week's Council meeting
Council meeting - Tuesday 25 June 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 9 July 2019.
Council adopted the Planning Proposal for a housekeeping amendment to the Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2013. The purpose is to address minor and other administrative matters that have arisen since the commencement of the PSLEP 2013.
Council resolved to call on the Department of Defence for a report on the management of the land holding east of Nelson Bay Road.
Council adopted the Port Stephens Development Contribution Plan 2007 as amended and notifies the decision in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000 (NSW).
Council extended the existing Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) in Nelson Bay to include the Yacaaba Street extension and places the proposal on exhibition.
Council adopted the amended draft Fees and Charges Schedule 2019 to 2020 and makes rates and charges in accordance with the adopted schedule. Council authorises the General Manager to secure loan funding up to $3.5 million for the Medowie Sports and Community Facility.
Council dissolved two 355c committees – Karuah Landcare Group and Shoal Bay Beach Preservation Committee – as per the adopted volunteer management service review recommendations.
Council approved to change the Salt Ash Community Hall Park and Reserves Committee to Salt Ash Community Hall Committee and adopt the amended Appendix to the 355c Committee Terms of Reference.
Council approved financial assistance from the respective Mayor and Ward Funds. Mayor Ryan Palmer, Cr Glen Dunkley, Cr Giacomo Arnott, Cr Chris Doohan have cumulatively donated $4000 to local clubs, schools, committees and community groups.
Council supported Mayor Palmer’s Notice of Motion to propose a list of priority projects for Port Stephens worth $15m and undertake community consultation during July on the proposal. Dates will be available on our website.
Council supported a Notice of Motion to revitalise the derelict Donald Street East car park in Nelson Bay by demolishing the old car park, sealing the area for parking by March 2020 and seeking government grants.
