Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 28 April. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
Ordinary business
Endorsement of public exhibition for Draft Delivering Newcastle 2040 and 2026/27 Budget
Council voted to place the draft 2026/27 Delivering Newcastle 2040 and the draft 2026/27 Fees and Charges on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
Closed Circuit Television trial
Council voted to endorse a trial of up to three years of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) within a defined location(s) on Beaumont Street, Hamilton, conditional on the NSW Government contributing no less than 50% of the total cost.
Tender Report – East End regional precincts and partnerships program works
Council voted unanimously to reject all tenders received for the East End Public Domain Stages 3, 4, 7 and 8, and endorse not calling for fresh tender submissions. Council authorises the CEO to enter into negotiations with a view to entering into a contract.
Minister’s consent application for leasing City of Newcastle managed land
Council voted to lay on the table for discussion at the next Ordinary Council Meeting an application to the Minister for Local Government for consent to grant a lease for food and drink premises on community land at Newcastle Ocean Baths for a term of five years with a five-year option.
Executive Monthly Performance Report
Council received the Executive Monthly Performance Report for March 2026.
Notices of Motion
Affirming commitment to the genocide convention
Council supported a notice of motion affirming commitment to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, in accordance with Australia’s obligations.
Late items
Awaba Park food pantry
Council supported a foreshadowed notice of motion that City of Newcastle ensures that ongoing maintenance and space activation is built into the new design of the Awaba Park pantry facility.
Support for Newcastle Jets finishing top of the ladder
Council unanimously supported a notice of motion to acknowledge and congratulate the Newcastle Jets for their Premiers Plate success and ensure plans are in place to provide the Newcastle Jets with a Civic Reception should they secure the Premiership.