Month: February 2026
Check if you’re in a 10/50 area
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/1050-vegetation-clearing/tool Use the link to check if your property is in a 10/50 area and then go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/1050-vegetation-clearing for more info on the regulation and some changes that have been made to the Code of Practice. Being in a 10/50 area […]
Some of my questions for the Feb 25 meeting
I’m compiling my questions in preparation for the upcoming Council meeting. Here are the questions dealing with the first few items on the Agenda. 13.1 Matters Outstanding Questions Sustainable Development Public Spaces 14.1 DA2025/0699 115 Amaroo Drive, Smiths Lake Sustainable Development 14.2 […]
Eye on Shoalhaven Council
I recommend reading some of Steve Prothero’s posts on Substack at https://steveprothero.substack.com/ Steve posts regularly and has an excellent understanding of how local councils work. He asks the important questions and remains up-to-date on his local council’s decisions and decision makers. Shoalhaven […]
Rates question answered
I was asked, ‘Does every property in the LGA, of the same type, pay the same rates?’ The short answer is NO. The longer, more in-depth answer is at https://philbeazley.com/does-every-property-in-the-lga-of-the-same-type-pay-the-same-rates/
Answers Menu added
I get asked a lot of questions. If I don’t know the answer I’ll try to find out, and if it’s something that the community might be interested in, I’ll post it there. I might also post a question without an answer […]
Questions taken on Notice
Not all of my questions to management were answered on the floor at the 4th of February meeting. I am awaiting responses to the questions below. Questions to the Acting Director of Corporate Services. Questions for the Director of Infrastructure and Engineering […]
I’m a member of this group and we’d like your feedback on our Cultural Plan and shaping the future of the Manning Entertainment Centre. Cultural Plan link https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/check-midcoast-cultural-plan-2036 MidCoast Council is inviting the community to a public meeting at the Manning Entertainment […]
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