by Nick O’Malley – THE Northern Beaches Council is to vote on a controversial set of policies to restrict poker machines, including a measure that would allow it to ban the machines from property leased by council.
TWO roads on the northern beaches will be reconstructed using plastic and other recyclable materials after councillors unanimously voted to carry out a trial.
from David Tribe – AT A Northern Beaches Council meeting this year Cr Pat Daley suggested that urban councils link up with country councils to help them out in times of trouble, crisis and emergency.
by Ben James THE council’s response to climate change is hotting up with one councillor suggesting nuclear could be the future.
HE only lost his seat a couple of months ago but Tony Abbott could soon have a park or building named in his honour.
Your Say – I FULLY support the comments of Tracey Mietzke of the Manly Business Chamber (MD July 4) calling for a make-over of the tired Corso.
by Nick O’Malley – DEE Why RSL Club has urged community groups that it funds with poker machine profits to oppose draft gambling harm minimisation policy being considered by the Northern Beaches Council.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
