Upcoming Council meeting May 9th 2023
- The Beagle
- May 8, 2023
- 2 min read
Public Access, 9.30am: three residents have registered to speak
Public Forum, 10.30am: there are no speakers registered
COUNCIL MEETING @12.30pm
Join in the Council Chamber in Moruya or watch the webcast. Full agenda, public forum and public access info, plus online viewing here > www.esc.nsw.gov.au/meetings
ON THE AGENDA for Council Meeting Tuesday 9 May 2023
- Exhibition of Draft 2023-24 Operational Plan, 2023-24 Fees and Charges, and the 2023-33 Long-Term Financial Plan
The report to Council says "Similar to most councils throughout the state and indeed the nation, Council faces significant financial challenges in the coming years. Cost of living pressures affect local government just as they do households. It is more expensive to build things, to maintain them, and to run the services our community expects. In March 2023, Councillors and senior staff spent two-half days reviewing the Council’s financial situation to identify a path forward for the shire in response to these challenges. A finance strategy will be developed during 2023-24 with a ‘finance-led and delivery-focussed’ mindset."
"Councils across New South Wales are facing financial challenges due to increasing costs and policy that limits the ability to increase revenue. The draft 2023-24 Operational Plan projects significant operating deficits in the General Fund, resulting in an operating deficit for Council".
Attachment to report FCS23/001 - Draft 2023-24 Fees and Charges (2.8 MB)
- Council's 2023-24 work plan ready for public exhibition and community feedback
- Acceptance of $5 million in funding for coastal protection works in north Batemans Bay The $5 million has been allocated to the following actions : • Protection of Wharf Road and remediation of adjoining land for public use and access • Protection of Surfside from coastal inundation
• Protection of Bay Road, Long Beach from beach erosion. This action may also receive contribution of funds from Council and the NSW Coastal and Estuary Grants as required.
The report to Council says "The works have been identified in the Open Coast CMP which involved substantial community and stakeholder engagement over the course of several years to ensure that all those who value the coast and could be impacted by change were involved, heard and part of the solutions".
The regular report about Council's investments
Traffic Committee update
Youth Action Plan recommended for adoption after community feedback
