Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 26 May. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord Mayoral Minutes<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Acknowledging the contribution of the late Peter Morris OAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Lord Mayoral Minute was unanimously supported to acknowledge the passing of former Federal Member for Shortland Peter Morris OAM and send condolences to his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Newcastle Ocean Baths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Lord Mayoral Minute was unanimously supported requesting the CEO, as the Applicant of the DA for Stage 2 of the Newcastle Ocean Baths program, carefully consider integrating feedback from the public submissions from the community into aspects of the project. City of Newcastle will communicate any proposed changes to the design via an appropriate \u2018closing the loop\u2019 engagement and feedback process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ordinary business<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tabling of Register of Disclosures of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council noted the tabling of the Register of Disclosures of Interest for the period 1 February to 30 April 2026 by the Chief Executive Officer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Appointment of voting delegate for the Australian Local Government Association’s 2026 National General Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted for an amended motion to endorse Cr Charlotte McCabe, Cr Gavin Morris and Cr Callum Pull as City of Newcastle\u2019s voting delegates for the Australian Local Government Association\u2019s National General Assembly in 2026, 2027 and 2028 respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Change to 2026 adopted Council Meeting cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted to amend the adopted 2026 Council Meeting cycle to resolve scheduling conflicts. The approved changes move Ordinary Council Meetings from Tuesday 17 November to Tuesday 10 November, and from Tuesday 8 December to Tuesday 15 December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n March Quarterly Performance Report <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council received the 2025-2029 Delivery Program March Quarterly Performance Report and adopted the revised budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister’s consent application for leasing City of Newcastle managed land greater than five years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted unanimously on an amended motion to submit an application to the Minister for Local Government for consent to grant a lease for food and drink premises on community land at the Newcastle Ocean Baths for a term of five years, with a five-year option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Review of inland swimming pool reduced entry fee trial<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted unanimously on an amended motion to lay the item on the table to allow for a public briefing on 9 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Executive Monthly Performance Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council received the Executive Monthly Performance Report for April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notices of Motion<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Congratulations to Gavin Morris on his election as the Lord Mayor of Newcastle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council unanimously supported a notice of motion congratulating Gavin Morris on being elected as the XVI Lord Mayor of Newcastle and recognising the high level of trust placed in the Lord Mayor, and the importance of collaboration to deliver good outcomes for the people of Newcastle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Lambton landslip one year anniversary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council unanimously supported a notice of motion acknowledging the first anniversary of the landslip and the ongoing impact to the 16 impacted households. Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting residents affected by the landslip by working with agencies to progress the recovery phase and applying annually a rebate on Council Rates to impacted landowners until they cease to be owners or can re-occupy the subject properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Delivery of the Wallsend town masterplan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council unanimously supported a notice of motion requesting an update on the development, review and delivery of the Wallsend Public Domain Plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Creation of a lobbying register<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council supported a notice of motion to initiate the development of a lobbying register policy that enables the publication of meetings between Councillors and defined lobbyists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Newcastle deserves electric ferries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council unanimously supported an amended notice of motion to write to the NSW Transport Minister and the Member for Newcastle requesting reconsideration of the decision to extend the life of the MV Shortland and MV Hunter for 10 years, and commit to new electric ferries in Newcastle by 2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 26 May. 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