MPs told to enter The Office debate
March 24, 2018
by Robbie Patterson THE peninsula’s four State MPs have been urged to help the community wrest back control of East Esplanade and other drinking hotspots.
Current Condition of the Spit Bridge
February 27, 2018
MOTION That: A. Council write to the RMS requesting a full report regarding the current condition of the Spit Bridge and that this report also include appropriate information regarding protocols and procedure which relate to the ongoing maintenance of the bridge. B. A further request be made to the RMS asking for a confidential briefing
Call bureaucrats to spit out bridge details
February 21, 2018
by Robbie Patterson THE longevity of the Spit Bridge will be put under the microscope by Northern Beaches Council as plans ramp up for a Beaches Link tunnel.
Call for pokie number freeze
November 28, 2017
by Robbie Patterson – A PUSH to have poker machine numbers on the peninsula capped at current levels will be debated by Northern Beaches Council tonight.
Worried councillors want cap on pokies
November 28, 2017
by Lisa Visentin – NORTHERN Beaches councillors are calling for the state government to put an immediate cap on poker machine licences in the local area.
Poker Machine Licences
November 28, 2017
MOTION That: A. Council calls on the State Government to put an immediate cap (no further increase) on poker machine licences in the Northern Beaches Local Government area. B. Council write to the local State MPs on the Northern Beaches seeking their support in advocating for the proposed cap on poker machine numbers. C. Staff
Manly Corso Upgrade
October 24, 2017
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
Holding Citizenship Ceremonies on Australia Day
October 24, 2017
MOTION That Northern Beaches Council affirms its commitment to holding citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.
Security boost for the beaches
October 5, 2017
by Robbie Patterson A PUSH to have the Northern Beaches Council “lead the way” for the rest of Australia in anti-terror measures has begun, with two councillors bidding for bollards and improved CCTV.
Duo to combat terror threat
August 30, 2017
by Robbie Patterson – THE peninsula needs better anti-terror measurers including bollard-style obstacles and statues installed to prevent cars entering the area’s busiest pedestrian zones.
Pat Daley the surprise packet
August 1, 2017
PAT Daley was the surprise packet of the Liberal Party’s preselection on Saturday, claiming top bidding in the Manly ward.
You can bet on it
July 15, 2017
by Robbie Patterson – POKIES at the North Manly Bowling Club have almost tripled since a merger with Manly Leagues, leading to fears a new sports headquarters could be built with many more machines.