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Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 23 March 2021
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 23 March 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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Tourism plan to shape Newcastle’s visitor economy as a destination with a difference
A first-of-its-kind plan to reposition Newcastle as a premier tourism destination with focuses on events, natural assets and cultural heritage has been approved by City of Newcastle.
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Preliminary design for Newcastle Ocean Baths Stage 1 shows improvements to access and safety
City of Newcastle will meet a community reference group for the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade this Wednesday, to discuss a preliminary design which focuses on improving the two ageing pools and lower promenades.
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City of Newcastle Budget confirms Newcastle on road to recovery from economic impact of COVID-19
Building on six years of stable and consistent progressive Budgets that have protected services and local jobs while ensuring long-term financial sustainability, City of Newcastle is forecasting a $23.5 million turnaround in its financial performance just 12 months on from the peak of the economic impact caused by COVID-19.
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Bumper weekend of events paves the way for action-packed April
Thousands of sports fans will descend on Newcastle this weekend as the city plays host to two major national events, offering a taste of what is to come during an action-packed April.
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Independent report commends City of Newcastle’s rapid response to COVID-19
City of Newcastle’s timely and targeted response to COVID-19 has been praised as best practice crisis leadership delivering clear and measurable benefits to the community and local business.
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City and Fort Scratchley Historical Society pledge to uphold Newcastle’s military history
Formalising a long-standing relationship, City of Newcastle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fort Scratchley Historical Society (FSHS) Incorporated, in a shared commitment to uphold the significant military history and cultural importance of Newcastle’s iconic Fort.
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Early literacy program facilitates connections with culture
Storytime sessions at Newcastle Libraries are helping to introduce Newcastle families to Indigenous perspectives on early learning.
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Newcastle local live music scene to benefit from City’s bumper April events calendar
City of Newcastle is continuing its support for the live music industry with a further $20,000 injection to encourage gigs during the upcoming bumper event month of April.
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COVID-19 causes massive increase in household rubbish volumes
The surge in people continuing to work from home following last year’s COVID-19 restrictions has generated an extra 850 garbage trucks of waste since July last year.