Mayor's Weekly Message

The Minister for Local Government publishes Council merger proposals

8 Jan 2016

The Minister for Local Government published the NSW Government’s local government merger proposals on 6 January 2016 and announced that the CEO of the Office of Local Government has appointed Delegates to conduct inquiries into the merger proposals, including accepting public submissions and the holding of a public hearing.

Like most metropolitan Councils in Sydney, Manly Council is included in a Government merger proposal (to merge with Mosman Council and part of Warringah Council).

Submissions to the Delegates on the Government’s proposals are now open and will close on Sunday 28 February 2016.

Following the inquiry process, the Minister for Local Government and the NSW Boundaries Commission will receive the Delegates’ reports on the Government’s merger proposals for their further consideration.

Meanwhile, Councils will conduct their business and functions as usual.

For more detail go to www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au

 

Spectacular start to what promises to be an exciting year

Manly’s New Year’s Eve celebrations got 2016 off to a great start with an estimated 15,000 people enjoying superb weather and a spectacular fireworks display in a safe, family friendly setting overlooking the Harbour.

Manly is presenting some exciting events along the Ocean Beach, The Corso and around the Harbour foreshore over coming weeks, too!

Apart from our Australia Day celebrations later this month, Manly will host the ‘Australian Open of Surfing’ at Manly Beach from 27 February to 6 March.

Also, Hawaiian Airlines will present their third annual ‘Sydney Harbour Challenge’ with the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association on 27 February.

 

Free child car seat safety check

It is a shocking fact that two in every three child car seats are not being used properly.

Make sure your child is safe with a free inspection by Authorised Restraint Fitters.

You can have your child car seats, harnesses and booster seats checked for safety and fit at a special event on Thursday 25 February at Seaforth Oval on the Wakehurst Pathway.

Bookings are essential by calling 9976 1619 or emailing records@manly.nsw,gov.au

The free inspection is an initiative of Manly Council and the Transport for NSW Local Government Road Safety Program.

 

Jean Hay AM

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