The next Ordinary Council Meeting of Lane Cove Council is this THURSDAY 24th April at 7.00 pm. It is important to note that the Public Forum is part of the same meeting immediately prior to Council Business. It will be both in person and webcast via ZOOM from the Council Chambers. CLICK HERE for more information.
Confirmation of Minutes
Ordinary Council Meeting - 24 April 2025
1 Notice of Motion - Ensuring our community gets best usage of council facilities – explore increasing access to outdoor 50 metre pool and other options
This motion seeks to investigate options to increase public recreational access to the outdoor pool for community members ensuring our community gets best usage of council facilities – explore increasing access to outdoor 50 metre pool and other options.
2 Notice of Motion - Notice of Motion - Commence process to manage abandoned watercraft and illegal dumping in Dunois Reserve Longueville
This motion proposes to develop a process to manage abandoned watercraft and illegal dumping in Dunois Reserve, Longueville.
3 Notice of Motion - Maintenance of Common Property - Market Square Complex
This motion seeks Council to address community dissatisfaction with issues with the lifts, escalators and amenities within the common areas of the Market Square complex.
4 Response to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector
This report presents Lane Cove Council’s draft submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care, launched in response to growing national concern about standards, safety, and access within the sector. Council has a long-standing role in the delivery of early childhood education and care (ECEC), both as a direct provider and as a supporter of the wider network of services in the local government area (LGA).
The submission draws on insights from Council staff, local early childhood educators, community feedback, and long-term experience in service delivery. It highlights key priorities such as child safety and wellbeing, quality of educational outcomes, educator workforce sustainability, and the importance of recognising the sector as a critical component of Australia's education system.
The report recommends that Council endorses the submission and forwards it to the Inquiry.
5 Review of Leasing of Council Property Policy and the introduction of a Rental Assistance Policy
This report presents a review of the Leasing of Council Property Policy and proposes a revised framework for rental subsidies and access arrangements for community use of Council facilities. The updated framework aims to ensure a more transparent, equitable, and sustainable allocation of Council assets, aligned with community priorities and Council’s strategic objectives.
It is recommended that two draft policies—the revised Leasing of Council Property Policy and a new Rental Assistance Policy—be placed on public exhibition to inform the development of final policies that support improved, consistent, and transparent approaches to the leasing and management of Council facilities.
6 Council Policies Review - Pedestrian Plaza and Public Space Policy
This report presents a revised draft policy (‘the policy’) governing the use of public pedestrian thoroughfares, including footpaths and plazas, for stalls, street performances, displays, and outdoor dining.
The policy consolidates existing procedures and introduces new provisions relating to child safety, street performances, equitable access, and clarity around rules for the spaces. Council is requested to place the draft policy on public exhibition for community consultation.
7 2024/25 Budget - Third Quarter Review
The 2024/25 Budget - Third Quarter Review involves a number of variations to both income and expenditure estimates.
Notably, it includes an update to Council’s depreciation expense which has been offset by the inclusion of fair value adjustments for investment properties and Council’s membership of Civic Risk Mutual. The same adjustments were included in the recently considered and exhibited 2025/26 Draft Budget.
8 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government 24-27 June 2025
This report is for Council’s consideration for funding Councillors’ attendance at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) being held in Canberra 24 - 27 June 2025.
9 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Annual Report and Determination - Councillor Fees
This report details the recent determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) for the annual fees to be paid to the Mayor and Councillors for the 2025/26 financial year, commencing 1 July 2025. The Tribunal has approved a 3.0% increase for the period. It is recommended Council determine the annual fees to be paid.
10 Policy on Payment of Expenses and Facilities to Councillors
The purpose of this report is to consider a revised Policy on Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors (AT-1), developed in accordance with Section’s 252-254 of the Local Government Act 1993.
It is recommended that Council adopt the revised Policy subject to community consultation.
11 Greenwich Village Games 2025
The Greenwich Village Games (‘the Games’) are conducted approximately every four years by the Greenwich Village Games Organising Committee (‘the Committee’). This report recommends that Council support the conduct of the 2025 Games and recommends the appointment of nominated community representatives and the three (3) East Ward Councillors to the Organising Committee.
12 Delivery Program and Operational Plan - 2024/25 Third Quarter Review
This report outlines the 2024/25 Third Quarter progress towards achieving the projects and activities listed in the adopted 2024/25 Delivery Program and Operational Plan.
It is recommended that the report be received and noted.
13 NSW Public Library Statistics 2023/24 – Lane Cove Library
The State Library of NSW released the 2023/24 Public Library Statistics in April 2025. Lane Cove Library Services was ranked No.1 in New South Wales for loans per capita, continuing its long-standing record of outstanding library service delivery.
14 Council Snapshot April 2025
Attached for the information of Councillors is a review of Council’s recent activities.
This Snapshot report provides a summary of the operations of each Division within Council for April 2025 at AT-1.
Included at AT-2 is Council’s Resolution Tracker showing the progress of Council’s resolutions.