Invitation to financial workshop – 13th or 20th

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You’re invited to Council’s interactive Proposed Special Rate Variation workshop.All residents and ratepayers welcome.

Your feedback is wanted …

Share your ideas, contribute to the consultation process, and connect with fellow community members.

Council is eager to hear your ideas on how to lower the costs of running Council, improve efficiency in our work, the services you value, and your thoughts on what Council should focus on moving forward.

Council looks forward to hearing your suggestions! RSVP to secure your spot. 

Please pass this along to your community groups and encourage them to take part.  

  • Session 1:
    • Nowra Administration Building
    • Wednesday, 13 November
    • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    • Register for Nowra
  • Session 2:

The next HWCV general meeting is Monday 18th November, at 7pm. This will be followed by a light supper.

All residents and ratepayers welcome.

Link to minutes

Content from an earlier email – still time …

  • Council has resolved to revert the 45 Degree Rule to the version that was in place prior to 16 August 2023.
    • Under the current trial rule, approval to remove a tree is still not required however landowners must:·      
      • Notify the Council and neighbours before a tree is removed ·      
      • Utilise a qualified and experienced arborist to remove the tree.
    • The proposed changes that will be exhibited would see the rule’s previous version reinstated and landowners would not be required to:·      
      • Notify council and neighbours of tree removal·      
      • Utilise a qualified and experienced person to undertake the tree removal·      
      • Maintain evidence of compliance with the 45Degree Rule.
    • The proposed changes will be on public exhibition for review from 30 October until 29 November 2024.  More information and submissions
    • Note – Council has not reported the results of the trial to date. 
  • Transport for NSW is seeking feedback on ‘how we can plan for the future of transport in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region. Early consultation is closing soon. To provide insights to inform the draft plan, head over to the Have Your Say page by Friday 29 November 2024.’More information and comment page here.
    • So far feedback has included:·      
      • Integrating OPAL into public transport services further south·      
      • Addressing congestion on the M1, particularly around urban growth areas like Dapto and Kanahooka·      
      • Building long-term resilience to natural disasters on routes that traverse the escarpment·      
      • Greater integration between trains and feeder services like buses or shared paths
  • University of Sydney are undertaking an investigation into whether existing aged care services and infrastructure will meet Baby Boomer expectations as they become octogenarians. 
    • They are keen to hear from more men – if you were born between 1946 and 1964 have your say – you might help improve services.
    • More information.

Recent Development Applications in Huskisson / Woollamia

Approved

Link to Documents on Exhibition

SCC DA Tracking

Events / Other

Kind Regards,
Committee HWCV
Date: 11/11/2024

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