Streamlined planning process

The council proposes to establish a planning and strategy committee to be held on the second Wednesday of each month, in place of an ordinary meeting of council. This proposed change will achieve better engagement between the council and those interested in planning matters. The committee will be less formal than a council meeting which will allow for questions to be asked and answered and for planning matters to be examined in greater detail. Interested parties and council staff will be able to present to this committee and the committee will allow for greater flexibility with the public regarding planning and strategic land-use matters. This committee will have full delegation to determine matters before it, so matters will not have to go to another council meeting.

Queens Bridge roadworks 

Night roadwork will be done from Monday November 28 through to Monday December 5. The majority of the asphalting work will be done on Tuesday November 29 between 6pm and 6am. Traffic control will be in place during the work.

Heritage community representatives sought

The council is seeking two representatives to serve on the Palerang heritage advisory committee until September 2017. This committee assists the council to provide advice and recommendations, where appropriate, to the council on heritage conservation and management and development control plans pertaining to the whole council area; assist in the review of the council’s current heritage conservation management initiatives; and deal with heritage issues at a strategic level. There is information on our website and in regular council advertising.

Bulk chemicals

The council recently consolidated its bulk chemical requirements across all plants in an effort to save money and improve efficiency. With the consolidation of requirements across QPRC, it is estimated the council will save around $120,000 in procurement savings over a 12-month period, and this will be placed in reserve.