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CEO appointed

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes is pleased to announce that Jeremy Bath has accepted the role as Newcastle City Council's Chief Executive Officer after Council endorsed his appointment Tuesday evening.  

Local big bash a great option for holiday fun

Newcastle's very own big bash will return to the crease bigger and better this summer with Newcastle City Council as a major supporter.
 

Council greenlights rail rezoning

Newcastle City Council has endorsed the delivery of 100-150 dwellings, around 4,000sqm of land for commercial and retail use and more than 14,000sqm of public space along the former heavy rail corridor.

Council update Tuesday 12 December 2017

Following is a summary of the ordinary council meeting from Tuesday 12 December. Note: it is not a full record of resolutions.

Shepherds Hill step closer to community use

Newcastle City Council will call for ideas in the New Year to open the historic Shepherds Hill Cottage for community use in line with guidelines for the state heritage-listed structure and wider defence group site.

Council goes west as part of "City Change"

Newcastle City Council will move its administrative headquarters to a new West End building that will help staff provide better services for ratepayers from a single office block in the heart of the future CBD.

Camp Shortland options open for comment

A basketball half court, children’s play area, outdoor gym equipment, planter boxes, seating and shade structures are being considered by Newcastle City Council to activate an underused section of the Foreshore.
 

Council update: Tuesday 5 December 2017

Following is a summary of tonight's Development Applications Committee meeting.
Note: It is not a record of resolutions. 
 

West End plan opens for comment

A plan to support Newcastle West's rapid development with park and streetscape upgrades will be placed on public exhibition after gaining Newcastle City Council's preliminary support last night.

We Love Newcastle

We've launched a 'Newy' pride campaign to capitalise on the city's optimism following the success of our inaugural Newcastle 500 event and the start of the summer event season.