Council update Tuesday 23 January 2017

23 Jan 2018

Lord Mayoral Minute - Autonomous vehicle trial for Newcastle expression of interest

A Lord Mayoral Minute to submit an expression of interest for funding from Transport for NSW to develop and co-deliver a connected or automated vehicle trial in the Newcastle LGA was supported.

Notice of Motion to rescind a Council resolution - Adoption of fees for Lord Mayor and Councillors

A Notice of Motion to rescind the adoption of fees for Councillors at December's ordinary general meeting was defeated.

Next City's World Stage: World Urban Forum 9
Council endorsed a resolution for the Lord Mayor to attend the Next City's World Stage: World Urban Forum 9 in Kuala Lumpur next month, with all expenses met by a grant received from the Institute of International Education's Global Travel and Learning.

Submission to the Review of License Conditions for 14 Newcastle CBD venues
Council endorsed a submission to the local liquor licence review recommending venues with exemplary records be exempt from some conditions.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.