-
Council Update Tuesday 23 July 2019
Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council Meeting for Tuesday 23 July 2019. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
-
Business areas to get events funding boost
Businesses, not-for-profit organisations and community groups are invited to apply for around $900,000 in funding as part of a program designed to attract more people into the City’s business areas.
-
Breakthrough in finding a car park in the CBD
In an Australian first, motorists can now access new digital parking technology that guides them to available parking spaces within the Newcastle CBD.
-
International honours for Smart City success
A brace of awards at the IDC Smart Cities Asia-Pacific Awards today has confirmed City of Newcastle’s standing as a leading smart city.
-
City wheels out first driverless vehicle
The future of automated transport has arrived in Newcastle with the City’s brand-new driverless shuttle bus unveiled today.
-
New playground open in Adamstown
Local families looking for outdoor fun can mark Fletcher Street Reserve’s new playground down as a fantastic place for the kids to play.
-
City makes pact with local artist for NAIDOC Week
City of Newcastle is counting down to the days to NAIDOC week 2019 after drawing on the inspiration of a talented local Aboriginal artist to help celebrate First Nations people.
-
City to seek clarification about offshore sand extraction
City of Newcastle will seek clarification on the NSW Government’s position on offshore sand extraction for nourishment and replenishment of sand at Stockton Beach, following Lord Mayoral Minute at last night’s June Council meeting. -
Green tick for new city budget
City of Newcastle will invest $32 million into sustainable waste measures and deliver major infrastructure projects, cultural facilities and workforce development under a new budget adopted by Council tonight.
-
Council Update Tuesday 25 June 2019
Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council Meeting for Tuesday 28 May 2019. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.