Country Mayors endorse opposition to Planning Piracy

Chris Minns announced the planning policy shift, it was the first anyone in Local Government knew of it and he had been invited to address our Country Mayors AGM at the time.” The Premier announced that a three-person planning authority to be known as the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA), would be given responsibility for housing developments over $60 million in the Sydney region and over $30 million in rural and regional areas from early 2025. The HDA will be overseen by the Premier’s Department Secretary Simon Draper, Planning Department Secretary Kiersten Fishburn and Infrastructure NSW Chief Executive Tom Gellibrand.The proposed legislation which would introduce a new planning pathway in NSW that circumvents local government has been met with cautious optimism by the industry, according to The Urban Developer, Australia’s largest community of property developers and urban development professionals.The NSW Government has stated that the new planning pathway is aimed at reducing approval times and speeding up the delivery of new homes. Condemn the NSW Government’s 15 November 2024 announcement that it will bypass councils and communities with a new spot-rezoning and state approval pathway, which will deliver windfall gains for developers while removing safeguards that protect communities from inappropriate overdevelopmentFor further information, contact: Chairman CMA - Cr Rick Firman OAM: 0429 204 060Caption: CMA Deputy Chairman Cr.
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Mungindi Christmas Morning Tea

Published: 19 November 2024 Mungindi Christmas Morning Tea In the lead up to Christmas, enjoy a morning reconnecting, recharging and replenishing.
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Parramatta takes powerful strides to empower women

Parramatta takes powerful strides to empower women

Local leaders, organisations, community members and Parramatta Police Area Command will join the Rotary Club of Parramatta on a 1.1-kilometre street march next month to help raise awareness of gender-…
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Thank you to everyone who reviewed the Community Plan

Community members took the chance to revisit their plan - including via 'pop-up stall' consultation opportunities during October in locations across our region.
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Be asbestos ready!

Be asbestos ready!

19 November 2024 November 25 is the start of National Asbestos Awareness Week, a great time to remember to be asbestos ready.
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Livvi’s Place Jacaranda Park – Grand Opening

Livvi’s Place Jacaranda Park – Grand Opening

Published: 18 November 2024 Livvi’s Place Jacaranda Park – Grand Opening We’re thrilled to announce the official opening of Livvi’s Place Jacaranda Park, a new inclusive playspace designed for everyo…
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2024 A R Bluett Memorial Award

2024 A R Bluett Memorial Award

Published: 18 November 2024 2024 A R Bluett Memorial Award Moree Plains Shire Council was a finalist for the 2024 A R Bluett Memorial Award with the winner announced at the Local Government Associat…
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LGNSW’S 2024 Annual Conference

LGNSW’S 2024 Annual Conference

Published: 18 November 2024 LGNSW’S 2024 Annual Conference Mayor Susannah Pearse spoke against a motion at the Annual Conference held at Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre today, a…
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