Notices Leaders' Log Posted by Cam on Sunday, June 08, 2008 (PST)

If you have an interest in leadership development, I have started a new blog Leaders' Log. (Read More...   1 comments)

Notices Politics NSW Posted by Cam on Friday, May 23, 2008 (PST)

Check out this political blog Politics NSW. (Read More...   0 comments)

Planning Proposed Planning Laws Will Undermine Communities Posted by Cam on Sunday, May 18, 2008 (PST)

A Bill has been introduced into NSW Parliament that if passed will mean communities will have fewer services and no say in developments in their neighbourhood. Please assist the campaign to stop these changes. (Read More...   0 comments)

Governance Community Challenge to Create 20-Year Plan Posted by Cam on Sunday, March 30, 2008 (PST)

I have a challenge for the community: to develop a new vision for the next 20 years. We need to think now of what needs to be planned to meet community needs over the next two decades. (Read More...   0 comments)

Environment Call to Be GM-free Posted by Cam on Friday, March 07, 2008 (PST)

I was the first resident to address the Public Forum at the first Council meeting under Administrator Dick Perrson. I did not mention the Public Inquiry or the dismissal, but focused on the issue of the threat of genetically-modified crops to agriculture and the environment. (Read More...   1 comments)

Governance The Dismissal Posted by Cam on Friday, March 07, 2008 (PST)

Councillors were given 30 minutes notice to attend a meeting where we were informed that our positions had been declared vacant and an Administrator appointed. (Read More...   0 comments)

Social Issues Tension Over Harmony Day Posted by Cam on Monday, February 18, 2008 (PST)

Harmony Day in the Hastings may be cancelled because of funding delays during a Federal Government review of Harmony Day. (Read More...   0 comments)

Governance Contribution to Election Donation Debate Posted by Cam on Monday, February 18, 2008 (PST)

Port Macquarie – Hastings Council’s submission to the Inquiry into Electoral and Political Party Funding is a valuable contribution to the election donation debate. (Read More...   0 comments)

Planning Port Marina Posted by Cam on Monday, February 11, 2008 (PST)

Marina developer Ariadne Australia has been identified by the Department of Lands as the preferred tenderer for the redevelopment of Crown land located to the south east of the marina. (Read More...   0 comments)

Planning Wallace Street Development Posted by Cam on Monday, February 11, 2008 (PST)

Plans to build a $4.5 million dollar supermarket at Wauchope on Australian Rail Track Corporation land at Wallace Street in Wauchope have been delayed after Councillors deferred a decision on the development. (Read More...   0 comments)

Planning NSW Planning Reforms Posted by Cam on Monday, February 11, 2008 (PST)

Local government in regional NSW has the right and responsibility to plan for the future of their area, and that could be undermined by elements of the planning reforms proposed by the NSW Government. (Read More...   0 comments)

Arts and Culture Arts and Cultural Development Committee Posted by Cam on Monday, February 11, 2008 (PST)

As Chair of the Arts and Cultural Development Committee, I would like to welcome the new members of the committee charged with the important task of helping shape the Cultural Plan that will be the driving force for cultural development in the Port Macquarie - Hastings area for many years to come. (Read More...   0 comments)

Social Issues Community Care Centre Funding at Risk Posted by Cam on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 (PST)

Council would like to build a Home and Community Care facility that would house a range of services including dementia care, but needs to be given adequate time to go through a site selection and community consultation process. (Read More...   0 comments)

Social Issues Surf Clubs Sent a Life Saver Posted by Cam on Monday, September 17, 2007 (PST)

An amendment I put up at the recent Council meeting will see the grant for equipment maintenance to each of the four local Surf Life Saving Clubs increased from $3,700 to $10,000. The Surf Life Saving Clubs are an asset to this community and deserve to be supported. (Read More...   0 comments)

Governance Council's Investments Prudent Posted by Cam on Monday, September 17, 2007 (PST)

Responding to claims by a development industry lobby group, NSW Urban Taskforce, I would like to reassured rate-payers that Council’s investments are prudent. (Read More...   0 comments)

Arts and Culture Glasshouse Fees Fair Posted by Cam on Monday, September 17, 2007 (PST)

After considering submissions from the community, Port Macquarie – Hastings Council has adopted the Glasshouse venue hire charges and conditions. The overriding principles observed in setting the hire fees for the Glasshouse were equity and community access. (Read More...   0 comments)

Arts and Culture Glasshouse with the benefit of hindsight Posted by Cam on Monday, August 13, 2007 (PST)

I will make an independent submission to the Public Inquiry into the Glasshouse and request an audience with the Commissioner, having had the opportunity to reflect upon the series of decisions I have participated in over the last three years that led to the construction of the Glasshouse. (Read More...   0 comments)

Environment Carbon Neutral Council by 2010 Posted by Cam on Monday, August 13, 2007 (PST)

I would like to see Port Macquarie – Hastings Council become carbon neutral by 2010. My recent campaigning led to Council reducing carbon emissions from electricity by 79% through purchasing renewable energy. However, it is now time to go to the next level. (Read More...   0 comments)

Infrastructure Increased Equity in Infrastructure Costs Posted by Cam on Monday, August 06, 2007 (PST)

My campaign for a Contribution Plan for Commercial and Industrial Development has taken an important step with the Council resolving to put the draft plan on exhibition for 28 days. (Read More...   0 comments)

Governance Public Inquiry into Council Posted by Cam on Friday, July 27, 2007 (PST)

The Minister for Local Government has call a Public Inquiry into Port Macquarie - Hastings Council. A Public Inquiry is not warranted, as there has not been a single substantiated instance of any maladministration, corruption or impropriety. (Read More...   0 comments)

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