Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review. Last week there were two Lane Cove Council meetings.
Lane Cove Council Meetings
The Extraordinary General Meeting related to a St Leonards South Development – read more here.
The June Monthly meeting agenda items can be found here.
Items of interest include the following:
Larger Fines for Developers
Lane Cove Council will request the Local Government Association lobby for larger fines for developers by introducing a sliding scale of penalties that address continued and ongoing breaches.
The background to this request is below:
“The concerns raised by local communities regarding breaches of development consent conditions continue to increase. The areas of major concern are inadequate silt & sediment controls, noncompliance with Traffic Management Plans, breaches of hours of construction and illegal works.
Local Government has long objected to the NSW Private Certification system which is failing communities. Private Certifier’s inability to act and/or willingness to enforce development consent conditions is impacting local areas.
The current infringement system while considered efficient is not a deterrent to builders to comply with the regulations. Councils are experiencing ongoing problems with building sites even after the issuing of infringement notices (fines). It is clear that builders ignore the fines and view them as part of the costs of construction. No real improvement in behaviour is being achieved under the current system.
The NSW Government and the Department of Planning are urged to introduce a sliding scale of infringement penalties (fines) for continued and ongoing breaches.”
Traffic Committee Agenda Items
The following recommendations were deferred to a councillor workshop:
- Install two 100 mm high-speed cushions on Bridge Street
- Council install 20m of ‘No Stopping’ around the bend on Mindarie Street Council install approximately 50m of ‘No Parking’ on each side of Mindarie Street south of Mowbray Road to the bend in Mindarie Street
- a decision about installing ‘2P; 8 am-6 pm; Mon-Fri’ parking restrictions.
Lane Cove Public School Working Bee
Well done to the staff and parents of Lane Cove Public School who held a working bee last Sunday morning. Snags were provided by Anthony Roberts and David Brooks Horne arranged for Lane Cove Council to deliver mulch.
Jobs and Volunteering
There are several local jobs listed on our local jobs board and if you are interested in volunteering
The Red Cross Shop in Lane Cove is looking for volunteers. You can apply here.
Huge Garage Sale 23 July 2022 – Save the Date
The St Michaels Church Huge Garage Sale is BACK. They will be accepting donations as per below and at the times below. Now is a great time to clean out your house.
For the garage sale, they accept most clean, saleable items except for computers and outdated electronic equipment, clothes, soft toys, lounges, computer desks and cots.
Please drop off goods for sale at the Parish Hall from 11 July to 20 July on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30-9.30 am and 2.30-3.30 pm.
Any enquiries please call Frances de Jong 0420 289 057.
ITC is a proud sponsor of this charity event with all proceeds going to Caritas Australia.
New Business Alert
The Cook And Baker are coming to Lane Cove. They will be inside Harris Farm (which is due to open sometime in July). The Cook and Baker told ITC:
“Our freshly baked goods rise with the sun each morning, crafted in our kitchens by our team of bakers and chefs. Food brings joy and we love being able to bring joy to our customers and connect with our community. Our food is famous for its flavours and our service for its smile. Every item we make is borne out of our passion for great produce and food
Taste is central to everything we make – every ingredient is carefully considered. We make everything from scratch each day, no substitute, no compromises. We represent a return to food favourites with a modern organic touch. You will like what you see in our stores and you will love what you taste.
Welcome to The Cook and Baker
- Created with thought
- Made with love
- Shared with pleasure”
Roads and Traffic Forum – Save the Date
The preferred date for the Roads and Traffic Forum is 7 pm on 20 July 2022. Save the date, and more information will be published shortly.
Anthony Roberts will be hosting a community consultation session for residents in conjunction with In The Cove on traffic and road issues.
Anthony Roberts and In the Cove have been working on this session since his office got in touch a couple of months ago, and we would love as much community participation as possible.
Young Children and the Flu Vaccine
Have Your Say on Henningham Playground
Lane Cove in the News
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