MOTION

That Council acknowledges the need to up-grade the ambience and general look of the Manly Corso and the nearby precincts to bring the area up to international standards.

Staff provide a report to council within three months outlining various options on how this may best be achieved. The report should include strategies regarding consultation with local businesses, other relevant stakeholders and the general community. Comment and recommendations regarding the commercial mix of the Manly CBD should also be included.

The report should include suggestions regarding how Council is going to engage with the Manly Business Chamber and the wider community in relation to the upgrading of the Corso and surrounding areas, incorporating such issues as building planning policy, parking and garbage collection. Comment and recommendations regarding the commercial mix of the Manly CBD should also be included.

Suggestions regarding general stakeholder engagement (including engagement with both State and Federal Government Governments) should also be included in the report.