November 2024 Council Meeting update
Posted on November 26, 2024
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At the November 18, 2024, Ordinary Council Meeting;
- Council approved the use of the secretarial funding 2023/2024 towards the production of Street Banners for Cressy.
- Council received and endorsed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding and notes that the committee will be known as Cressy War Memorial Swimming Pool Committee.
- Council noted the request by the local group, Parents for Climate Change, to develop a community garden at Perth and approved the request in-principle subject to the provision of a site plan by Parents for Climate Change for consideration by Council.
- Council accepted and endorsed the proposed changes to the Management Agreement for the Management Committees in relation to minute reference 24/0171, determines not to restrict close associates of elected members from becoming Council volunteers and Special Committee members.
- It was approved that Council proceed with the sale of the Campbell Town Hall in the short term and Council to reassess in 6 months.
- It was approved That Council, pursuant to the Local Government Highways Act 1982, close a 505m section of Youl Road Perth, from intersection of Edward towards Cromwell Street to vehicular traffic in order to upgrade stormwater drainage and to develop the area as public open space for recreation, including shared pathways.
Projects in Progress:
- Laycock Street Park, BBQ and Playground
- Ashby Road Upgrade
- Longford Rail Bridge Pillars
- 4 Basketball/ Netball Quarter courts at Ross, Cressy, Longford
- Perth Perth Main Street Upgrade
- Projects including stormwater works
- Community Pacific Festival 30 November
- Perth Junior Soccer Field
- Ross Men’s Shed Expansion
- Breadalbane to Youngtown shared pathway
Projects Starting Soon:
- Youl Road Shared Pathway, Perth
- Significant Tree Register
- Children’s playground at the Campbell Town Recreation Ground Complex
- Napoleon Street Playground Design Stage, Perth
Works Completed:
- Bartholomew Park Playground, Cressy