Tag: Council
Council to form grand plan for Morisset Showground
It's an historic site that has hosted events like the Morisset Show, monthly markets and short-term camping for more than 80 years.
Now, the community is being encouraged to have its say on...
Sustainability a priority for Newcastle
City of Newcastle is taking steps to create a better, more sustainable future for the city.
It has joined forces with six other leading Hunter organisations to champion the United Nations’ Sustainable...
Council’s plan to increase multiculturalism in Lake Mac
Lake Macquarie City Council is asking for public opinion on how to make the region more multicultural.
It’s to help develop a Multicultural Plan for 2020-2023, which is aimed at strengthening communication and...
Maitland Mayor takes a swipe at deputy over rates rise debacle
Ratepayers in the Maitland area have taken to social media, expressing their anger over a rate rise and funds allocated to Maitland Regional Art Gallery under a new plan.
Five Labor councillors and...
War of words erupts between councillors
A stoush has erupted between Newcastle Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen and Independent Councillor John Church over council’s financial state following COVID-19.
Cr Clausen sent an email to the media yesterday, accusing Newcastle...
Council commits $20 million to reduce flooding
After a severe history of flash floods, City of Newcastle has committed more than $20 million to replace two bridges in Wallsend and reduce flooding in the town centre.
The decision to dedicate...
Council facilities to reopen following COVID-19 shutdown
With the NSW Government’s easing of restrictions, council facilities across Maitland will begin opening from Monday.
Maitland City Council’s Customer Service Centre and Maitland Visitor Information Centre will reopen on 1 June, as...
City of Newcastle takes action over unemployment
City of Newcastle is working to tackle youth unemployment, with COVID-19 taking a terrible toll.
The Hunter Research Foundation says 18.7% of young people aged between 15 to 24 in Newcastle and Lake...