Considering the enormous amount of lobbying that has occurred since 2002, it appears that the NSW State Government, more specifically the Liberal Party and Premier Mike Baird, has decided to take on the beverage and recycling industry. It is long … Continue reading
As of December 2013 Liverpool Councils’ Planning Controls requires developers to provide energy efficient LED street lights. Council now specifies the use of approved 25 watt LED street lighting as a consent condition for all residential subdivisions at no cost … Continue reading
The ACCC is ”concerned by any restrictions imposed by Governments which have the purpose or effect of substantially lessening competition”. The ACCC is ”continuing its engagement with parties involved in the privatisation of ports in New South Wales.” The ACCC … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, Well, another interesting night at Council on Wednesday night, I know I said I didn’t want to go anymore, but off I went again and unfortunately was again disillusioned and disappointed in the antics. It was a long … Continue reading
Hi Everyone, Apologies for the lateness of the minutes, I have had the dreaded bug for a couple of weeks. An update on last months (Sept) Council meeting. I have been attending these Council meetings for over 5 years now … Continue reading
This meeting despite the size of the documentation finished at around 8.06pm. Issues of debate centred around two items; The proposed 11 room boarding house and its suitability for the area. Most Councillors were against the proposal, reasons varied, but … Continue reading
Hi everyone, Well where do I start with this month’s Council meeting: Firstly the agenda and associated booklets were bigger than War and Peace so I thought we were in for a huge night, not so, the meeting was all … Continue reading
An interesting issue is the number of Councillors that declare or fail to declare a non-pecuniary interest. Meaning they did not personally benefit financially when voting on Development Applications (DA’s). Councillors often declare a non-pecuniary interest by stating “the DA … Continue reading
Little has changed from my previous comments regarding Council Briefing Sessions. These information sessions are often cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. (Less than five of the eleven Councillors consider the briefing sessions important enough to attend). Briefing … Continue reading
Notice of Annual General Meeting Monday 4th August, 2014 at 7:00pm Community Hall – 14b Mill Road – Liverpool The Annual General Meeting of Liverpool Community Independents Team will be held on the 4th August, 2014 and to comply with … Continue reading
