Current consultations
Council is currently consulting with the community on the following subjects.
Cathedral Park
The draft Cathedral Park Master Plan has been prepared for heritage conservation works and staged landscape and access improvements to Cathedral Park. The draft plan is on public exhibition from Monday 7 May until Monday 4 June.
Newcastle Voice will be hosting a community information session from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 23 May. The session will be a chance to hear about the planned improvements and provide feedback about the draft Cathedral Park Master Plan. It will be held at Newcastle East Public School, Benson Library, Brown Street, Newcastle. Bookings are essential, please call 4974 2238.
Beresfield Recreation Review
Council will be commencing a strategic analysis of open space, recreation and community facilities within the Beresfield -Tarro area.
The primary objectives of this project are to
- develop an understanding of community use of open space, recreation and community facilities,
- identify any gaps in current facility provision and
- identify short to medium term open space, recreation and community facility resources required to meet community needs.
The findings of this analysis will assist with the development of a site specific Plan of Management for Lindsay Reserve, Beresfield.
It will also provide advice on future community needs for open space located adjacent to Beresfield Bowling Club which currently accommodates pentanque, tennis and basketball courts and three council buildings ultilised by the Beresfield Scouts, Girl Guides and 2322 Men’s Shed respectively.
Workshops targeting key stakeholders and local community groups will commence in April 2012. Intercept surveys conducted over a number of days in May will gather input from the broader local community.
A report outlining the findings of this research is expected to be presented to Council in July 2012.
If you have any queries please contact Council's Manager Strategic Planning Services, Jill Gaynor on 4974 2707.
Draft Newcastle City-wide Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan
The draft Newcastle City-wide Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan is on public exhibition until 27 April. The draft plan outlines short and long term actions to manage flood risks across the Newcastle Local Government Area. Find out more
Community Assistance Program
Council is reviewing its community assistance program, and is holding key stakeholder workshops with organisations who have received funds in the past, or are current recipients. Two workshops were held on 7 December, for 36 participants, using the following materials
Presentation made to participants 7 December 2011
Questions asked and answers provided 7 December 2011
Submission form for comments by 20 December 2011
The review of the policies is complete and draft documents are now on public exhibition. Find out more
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Public Exhibitions
Amendments to the Newcastle Development Control Plan 2011 and Newcastle Urban Strategy - Proposed amendments to the Newcastle Development Control Plan 2011 and Newcastle Urban Strategy (Update 2009) in respect to landscaping controls for urban housing.
Submissions close Monday 21 May 2012
Laman Street Design - The design for the rehabilitation of Laman Street allows for infrastructure renewal to be integrated with large tree planting and the estimated budget for the project is $1.8million.
Submissions close Friday 25 May 2012
Draft Cathedral Park Master Plan - The draft Cathedral Park Master Plan has been prepared for heritage conservation works and staged landscape and access improvements to Cathedral Park. The plan is on exhibition until Monday 4 June 2012.
Submissions close Monday 04 June 2012
Draft Amended General Community Use Plan of Management - Proposed amendments to the Plan of Management to include the provision for leasing of the Wallsend Enterprise Centre.
Submissions close Monday 18 June 2012
Speed humps in Beaumont Street, Hamilton - Flat top speed humps are proposed for Beaumont Street between Darling Street and Glebe Road, Hamilton South.
Submissions close Monday 04 June 2012
Draft Bathers Way Public Domain Plan - The draft plan proposes that the Bathers Way be upgraded to provide comfortable pedestrian and cycle access for diverse recreational uses.
Submissions close Monday 18 June 2012
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000