Following is a summary of resolutions from the Extraordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 16 December 2025. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
Ordinary business
Endorsement of public exhibition for Climate Change Action Plan 2030
Council voted unanimously to place the draft Newcastle Climate Action Plan 2030 on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days, commencing in early 2026.
Adoption of Code of Meeting Practice
Council voted unanimously to adopt a revised Code of Meeting Practice.
Endorsement of public exhibition for draft Local Streets Plan
Council voted unanimously to place the draft Local Streets Plan: On Our Roads on public exhibition for a period of six weeks, commencing in early 2026.
Newcastle Maritime Museum Society collection
Council laid on the table the original report and instead voted to invite the Newcastle Maritime Museum Co-Chairs to attend an extraordinary meeting of City of Newcastle (to be scheduled on 13 January) in order to allow opportunity to answer any outstanding queries that exist.
Supplementary Report – Adoption of Effective Communication between Councillors and Staff Policy
Council voted unanimously to adopt the Effective Communication between Councillors and Staff Policy, ensuring that Councillors and City of Newcastle staff are aware of what constitutes appropriate communications.
Notices of Motion
Support for the Link Road Forest Campaign
Council supported a notice of motion to write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Minister for the Environment, and relevant agencies seeking a joint meeting with the Lord Mayor or Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Adamczyk, Council’s Director of Planning and Environment, and representatives of the Link Road Forest Campaign to discuss the proposal for a National Park.
Further advocacy for the reinstatement and expansion of the Newcastle Mines Grouting Fund
Council unanimously supported a notice of motion to continue advocating to the NSW Government for the reinstatement and expansion of the Newcastle Mines Grouting Fund and look at expanding the scheme to cover more of the Newcastle LGA.
Late items
Stockton Ferry Services – Acknowledgement of prompt response by NSW Premier and Transport for NSW
Council unanimously supported a notice of motion to acknowledge the NSW Premier and the NSW Government for providing prompt reassurance and advice regarding the prompt return of Stockton ferry services, and to affirm Council’s support for future investment in a modern, low-emissions ferry fleet, including electric ferry technology.
Condolence motion for the victims of the Bondi Beach tragedy
City of Newcastle acknowledges the tragedy that occurred at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025 and offers sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragedy at Bondi Beach, noting this tragedy occurred on the first day of Hanukkah – a significant Jewish festival of commemoration.