Daley on his Pat
May 30, 2018
Your Say – FOR the record, last weekend I followed through on my pledge in the Manly Daily (May 26) to donate my $730 yearly councillor wage increase to The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.
Plastic Garbage Bins
May 22, 2018
MOTION That, at the completion of the tender processes for Northern Beaches Council waste collection contracts and its integration with the outcome of the Kimbriki recycling tender process, staff provide a briefing to Councillors on: A. the full financial costs, benefits and complete environmental assessment of the replacement of all bins for households on the
Mayor & Councillor Fees
May 22, 2018
MOTION That, pursuant to section 248 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council fixes the annual fee for: A. Councillors for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 at $28,950 payable monthly in arrears, being a freeze on the amount paid to Councillors for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June
Operations of All Skate Parks
April 17, 2018
MOTION That: A. Council review the operations of all Skate Parks regarding the enforcement of alcohol free zones around the areas where they are located. B. Conducts a full review regarding the enforcement of under-age drinking regulations and the use and dealing of illegal drugs in these areas.
Rangers start night patrols at The Office
April 11, 2018
by Robbie Patterson NIGHT rangers have begun patrolling East Esplanade Reserve to crack down on anti-social behaviour at the area referred to by locals as a “pop-up pub”.
Action Regarding Escalating Anti-Social Behaviour
March 27, 2018
MOTION That: A. The Terms of Reference and Charter of the Northern Beaches Council Community Safety Committee be amended in the following way: a. The Safety Committee currently includes a State Member of Parliament and that this component of the committee be expanded to include all four (4) State Members of Parliament on the Northern
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.
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.