Younger people seek opportunities thatprioritise social connection, skill development, and flexible participation.Delivering diverse, accessible programs that respond to evolving communityneeds is essential to supporting long-term participation. Council officers note the Panel’s advice, but recommend proceeding with the Planning Proposal with the amendments proposed as outlined above. The proposal has strategic merit and, subject to changes discussed in this report, can also demonstrate sufficient site-specific merit, while also contributing to new housing and jobs in the Inner West in a well-serviced location. This report recommends the Planning Proposal, and the supporting Urban Design Report and draft site-specific DCP be updated. The latter should guide the design of buildings on the site to ensure an appropriate interfacing and transition to the neighbouring lower-rise residential areas to the north-east and east, including setbacks and building separation required in accordance with the ADG. The Planning Proposal isaccompanied by a draft site-specific amendment to the Marrickville DevelopmentControl Plan (MDCP) 2011.
All actions, measures and priorities will be monitoredthrough quarterly progress reports and annual reports to Council. Council is required to review itsIP&R documents in full after each election. That Council holds an Inner West Economic Summit early in2023, and includes those local anchor roofing institutions, in addition to residentsand other stakeholders, to discuss people-centered economic development.
Detailed construction costs will bedeveloped through the design phase. At this time a high level estimate of theconstruction cost is expected to range from $2m to $2.5m, subject to the finaldesign. All surveyedcouncils promoted their venues via internal council platforms such as thecouncil website and social media, while Canada Bay council also used movie adsand bus stop ads. Community Venuesspoke with staff involved in managing and bookings for the respective Councilsand Information was gathered regarding systems of venue management, staffingand booking system (Attachment 1). The information collected was used tounderstand where councils operate similarly and to identify opportunities forimprovement.
It isthe view of council officers that the proposed considerations are the mostpragmatic approach to ensure the successful development of a draft WaterServices Consultation Document in the time frame available. Approximately $40,000of Transition Funding remains available to fund this work, from a grant of$112,000. In addition, a further $250,000 of Better Off Funding isavailable to support the development of water service delivery plans. Together approximately $290,000 of funding is available to continue this work,before costs begin to impact ratepayers.
Accordingly, Council has until September 2025to adopt a code of meeting practice that is consistent with the current ModelCode of Meeting Practice prescribed by the Regulations. There were no submissions received during the publicexhibition period regarding the draft Policy. The expense categories in the policy do not align with the format in which Council is required to report expenses in its Annual Report. Officers recommend changing these categories to ensure consistent reporting.
For the council toconsider the approval of the budget for an Organics Kerbside Collectionfeasibility study. For the Council to be informed on Service Requests received in September 2024 to 11 October and Complaints received from 9 September to 11 October 2024. For the Council to consider the Terms of Reference for a Chief Executive Performance Review Committee and the process for developing the committee. For the Council to review the proposed Framework for approval of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and other types of Agreements. The purpose of these rates is to fund the operation and maintenance of the Waingawa Water Supply service. Additionally, a targeted rate per cubic meter of water supplied, as measured by meter.
The IOSS recommendsthis work is expedited to deliver better quality responses to customers. The Customer Experience team haveengaged with the IOSS team throughout the implementation of these strategies. The IOSS operates under aGovernance Charter, and accordingly, will only consider a matter after Councilhas had the opportunity to formally respond to the complaint. Councilwill seek an Expression of Interest for building contractors at the end of 2025then proceed through a select tender process to appoint a successful contractorto commence work at the end of the 2026 winter season. The scoping report will bepublished online and seek advice from key government agencies during thepreparation of the SEARs. Ernst and Young (EY) were appointed as project managers inAugust 2024 and Cox Architecture brought on board to finalise the conceptdesigns for the upgrade.
The last time funds were drawndown from this pool of funding was in 2022 – 23 for Green toilets(dunnies) in rural reserves, and also for CBD Security cameras totalling$12,995.00. A) To provide for theacquisition and development of reserves and open spaces in response to theneeds arising from subdivision and development. Multiplequotes have been received by a number of suppliers to undertake thiswork. They meet procurement processes, and the final contractors have proven trackrecord. Thegroup have also been pragmatic about exploring options to deliver courses atthe hall, which will benefit their community for example CPR courses, becominga Civil Defence Community hub and looking at the possibility of installing aDefib outside the hall. The Hall is currently being hired out regularlyand proving popular with many repeat customers, feedback is very positive fromusers at the hall.
Thefirst Forum for 2025, held on 10 April 2025, was well received across the threeCouncils, with a valuable exchange of ideas and information. The Customer Service Shared Service Forum wasinitially formed in 2023. In order to assess theeffectiveness of Council’s strategy, a review of tier one complaints hasbeen conducted. A tier one complaint is where a complainant contacted the IOSSprior to Council finalising their complaint. In accordance with the IOSSGovernance Charter, these complaints are classified as ‘tier one’as they are yet to be resolved by Council and are referred back to Council forinitial resolution.
It ispossible the entity may have a statutory demand placed against it for theoutstanding debt of $227k within the next few days. The WSAST appear tobe unable to repay this debt within the statutory timeframe of 7 days. Inthe even Council considers supporting the guarantee, one way to help mitigatethe governance risks, without Councillors taking on liability for the sportingorganisation or a Trust, may be to appoint a Council Observer to the TrustBoard entities. The Council Observer should not have voting rights (toavoid liability issues), but could oversee the governance and report back toCouncil on progress towards financial sustainability and debt repayment.
The land will remain as is, and the forestry harvesting willcontinue as planned. Tāngata whenua have not had theopportunity to provide input into this report. Within the ForestryEnterprises Forest Management Plan there is a commitment to engage withthe appropriate iwi to ensure culturally significant resources, land, historicand archaeological sites are identified and appropriately managed. InLate 2022 Council was approached by Forest Enterprises who manages WairarapaEstate Limited forests. Wairarapa Estate Limited is planning to registerEsplanade Strips against the title of Craigie Lea, Driscoll Road and Lands End/Dunolly/Glenburn Forests.
Ashfield park has been noted bycouncil as one of the more popular recreational spaces within the Inner West -it is the largest park within the North Ashfield area and plays host to anumber of events, monuments, sporting codes, a community garden and theAshfield bowling club. Surrounded by mid-rise apartments it is a crucial plot of greenspace that isfrequented by foot by nearby residents. Many of the local business ownersare concerned and confused about the impacts of a fairer Innerwest, in relationto the ability for visitors and customers to frequent these local centres ifthere is parking availability is reduced. That Council requests that a progress report be provided to Council at the August 2025 meeting, outlining developments and next steps. As part of this process, Council work withthe community, Bill Crews Foundation, Three Bridges, the Village project, andthe police to hold a public meeting in Summer Hill about Community Wellbeingand Safety. Several educators have undertakenfurther professional development on this topic so they can become leaders andprovide expertise to others.
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