Council update Tuesday 9 May 2017

09 May 2017

Following is a summary of the ordinary council meeting for Tuesday 9 May 2017. Note: it is not a record of resolutions.

Audit Committee reporting

Council noted that an all-councillor memo would be sent within 14 business days of each Audit Committee meeting.

Community Engagement Strategy for The Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan

Council voted to endorse a Community Engagement Strategy to update the Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan.

Exhibition of Amendment to section 6.01 Newcastle City Centre of Newcastle DCP 2012

This item was laid on the table.

Exhibition of draft planning agreement for rail corridor land between Worth place and Watt Street

This item was laid on the table.

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.