Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 10 November 2026. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord Mayoral Minutes<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rising Tide events on Council-owned land<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted to endorse a Lord Mayoral Minute that Council does not license or authorise, now and into the future, community-owned land for the purpose of Rising Tide\u2019s events \/ protests (including, but not limited to, The People\u2019s Blockade).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ordinary business<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tabling of Register of Disclosures of Interest – 1 August to 31 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council noted the tabling of the Register of Disclosures of Interest for the period 1 August to 31 October 2026 by the Chief Executive Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Endorsement of the 2025\/26 Annual Report and adoption of the financial statements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted unanimously to endorse City of Newcastle\u2019s 2025\/26 Annual Report and its submission to the NSW Minister for Local Government. Council also adopted City of Newcastle\u2019s audited Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n September Quarterly Performance Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council received the September Quarterly Performance Report for Delivering Newcastle 2040 and adopted the revised budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adoption of the Broadmeadow Section 7.12 Contributions Plan 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted unanimously to approve the draft Broadmeadow Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2026, Amended Section 7.11 Development Contributions Plan 2021-2036 and Amended Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan. The Broadmeadow Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2026 will be submitted to the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and approval of the proposed levy rate by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adoption of the 2027 Council meeting cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted for an amended motion to adopt the 2027 Council meeting schedule for City of Newcastle Council and Committee of Council meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beresfield Golf Course DA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted unanimously on an amended motion to approve a development application for the installation of four padel courts, a 16-bay golf driving range, protective netting, extension to operating hours and carpark relining at Beresfield Golf Course, subject to conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local Government Remuneration Tribunal – 2027 annual review submission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted unanimously to endorse the submission to the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tender report – Cottage Creek bridge replacement – design and construct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council voted unanimously to accept a tender for the design and construction of the Cottage Creek bridge replacement in Newcastle West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notices of Motion<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council unanimously endorsed an amended notice of motion to support a request from the Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee for the installation of a memorial plaque with an engraved message under the memorial tree in Gregson Park, Hamilton. Council will also develop and publish a pledge and commitment to be signed by all Councillors and made available on Council\u2019s website, indicating their support for Newcastle being a city free of violence, intimidation and abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Late items \u2013 Notices of Motion<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Determination of Hunter Indoor Sports Centre proposal by NSW Independent Planning Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council unanimously supported an amended notice of motion calling on interested members of the community, whether opposed or in favour of the development proceeding at Wallarah and Blackley Ovals, to engage with the Independent Planning Commission as it progresses towards a determination of the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre proposal by making a written submission and\/or by speaking at the public meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop infrastructure contribution challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Council supported an amended notice of motion that Council write to the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces opposing the proposed deferral of developer contributions from Construction Certificate to Occupation Certificate stage, noting that this would risk delaying funding for essential infrastructure required to support housing growth, shift financial costs and risks from developers to councils and ratepayers and place further pressure on councils\u2019 financial sustainability and ability to deliver infrastructure in a timely manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 10 November 2026. 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