Ordinary Council Meeting (items adjourned from 25 February) - 18 March 2025

Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting (items adjourned from 25 February) of Tuesday 18 March 2025. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. 

Notices of Motion 

Nightlife in Newcastle 

Council unanimously supported an amended notice of motion that resolved to hold a public briefing updating councillors and public on the latest developments, initiatives and constraints in the nighttime economy, with a view to reviewing and updating the Newcastle After Dark Strategy (2018-2022) and Development Control Plan (if required) in consultation with the community and consideration of the Vibrancy Reforms, including exploring the potential for Special Entertainment Precincts in the city.

Addressing skin cancer and reducing urban heat - playground shade program

Council unanimously supported a notice of motion that City of Newcastle continues to allocate funds across the duration of the Delivery Program to facilitate additional shade at playgrounds across the city, including through nature-based solutions, and proactively seek opportunities to partner with State and Federal Governments to expand the delivery of shade to Newcastle playgrounds.

Acknowledgement of Nuatali Nelmes on her retirement as a Newcastle City Councillor

Council unanimously adopted a notice of motion noting the retirement of Nuatali Nelmes as an elected councillor on 3 February 2025 and acknowledging the significant contribution she made through her service as a City of Newcastle Councillor, including 10 years as our City’s Lord Mayor.

Protecting the integrity of the Hunter estuary in Newcastle

Council laid this notice of motion on the table to be discussed at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 25 March 2025.

Creation of a Productivity and Efficiencies Standing Committee

Council adopted an amended notice of motion and laid it on the table for consideration at the April Ordinary Council Meeting.

Late item

Newcastle Airport

Council unanimously adopted an amended notice of motion that acknowledged the critical role of Newcastle Airport in the economic development of the Newcastle Local Government Area and the broader Hunter Region and responded to concerns raised in the media regarding Newcastle Airport.