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Hunter Valley · Council & local affairs
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MidCoast Council is inviting the community to have their say on the Draft Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges for 2016-2017 which has been placed on public exhibition following its approval at the Council meeting on 25 May. If you're wondering what the Operational Plan is, it's the documentation that guides the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →MidCoast Council held its inaugural meeting yesterday in Forster and successfully adopted recommendations on all items on the Agenda. "The meeting was well attended and included a very vocal and passionate group opposed to the merger" said Interim General Manager, Mr Glenn Handford…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Litigation engendered by Strathfield Council against its proposed merger with councils of Canada Bay and Burwood has seen the amalgamation diffused for now. Elimination of 42 NSW Councils to create 19 new ones, with little or no foreseen gain, is of concern. ["News Review": SMH 46]…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →With my appointment to the advisory group for MidCoast Council I am not able to make comment on the "workings" of the council, as I did as a councillor, as I am only an advisor. Under legislation, council comment is limited to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MidCoast Council will conclude its very successful round of community update meetings across the region over the next fortnight. The updates will be held every six months or so, to keep the community fully informed about the merger implementation and how the new Council is…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →MidCoast Council has concluded its very successful round of community update meetings across the region. Updates will be held every six months or so, to keep the community fully informed about the merger implementation and how the new Council is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →If you're on Black Head Beach on a Saturday morning during the summer, chances are you've watched Jim Crookston conduct the Saturday Surf Awareness (SSA) activities in conjunction with Black Head Surf Club, MidCoast Council's Ageing and Disability Services and About Inclusion…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Following concerns expressed by residents of the Dunshea Estate regarding the planting of six trees on the Council footpath outside No. 87 Myall Way…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Large 2x1m hay bales have been placed along the edge of the Boulevarde as a trial to reduce sand movement over the road, and retain it on the beach (to date this work is nearing completion). It's hoped the larger hay bales will also last t longer than the smaller ones as its more difficult for people to climb over them…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Some might like the new view that has opened up on the Tea Gardens waterfront. But come summer it won't be pleasant there if you take the family for a picnic. Unless of course you want a rather communal…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →MidCoast Council advises the car park at the end of The Anchorage, Winda Woppa will be closed from next Wednesday 14 September until Friday afternoon on 16 September. The closure is necessary while the dredging contractor demobilises their…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →If you're a boatie, kayaker, paddle boarder or just have a love for the water in the southern end of the MidCoast region, you are invited to have your say on three draft boating infrastructure plans…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →National Recycling Week is 7-13 November and MidCoast Council and MIDWASTE are encouraging locals to drop off goods or pick up a bargain at their local tip shop for the chance to win a $50 voucher. To be entered in the draw to win a $50 tip shop voucher, simply make a purchase or drop off unwanted items at any of the following facilities during National…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →MidCoast Council is looking for community perspective on the region's roads and bridges, the environment, and a special rate variation proposal. A survey of the above will be available later this month on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Serious environmental damage to the iconic Fame CoveNorth Arm Cove waterfront site in Port Stephens has prompted Mid Coast Council to slap a…
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