November Council Meeting (2024)

The Environment and Equity

Motion Raised and Passed - A motion to initiate a review of Lane Cove’s LEP (Lane Cove Local Environmental Plan 2009) to include additional targets and provisions for sustainability, and affordable housing, and to action other urgent updates.

Future proofing and Protecting our Assets

Motion Raised and Passed - A motion for maintaining the 12 Ft Sailing Club Longueville for the community who have enjoyed this asset for years.In particular to review and cost the upgrade to the club house fire compliance; upgrde the change rooms and bathrroms block; replace the slipway.

December Council Meeting (2024)

The Environment and Accountability

Motion Raised and Passed - A motion that recognises the Lane Cove Council Sustainability Team's dedication and achievements in advancing environmental sustainability. It seeks to build on this success by fostering a stronger culture within the Council and Local Government Area (LGA) that prioritizes sustainability and addresses the declared Climate Emergency in all decision-making. The motion recommended that council:

• Draft a Climate Emergency Plan and adjust Section Two of the Lane Cove Community Strategic Plan Liveable Lane Cove (2035) to include its commitment to the Climate Emergency Declaration as an overarching principle, guiding all Council decision-making processes across each CSP theme.

• Commit to a Lane Cove Council Administration net- zero target of 2028 and commit to an aspirational LGA net-zero target of 2040 (recognising that Local Government can only aid the community to achieve this goal).

• Develop a page for the Council website specifically communicating the Climate emergency and how we are addressing our plan

• Explore options for implementing a check register that demonstrates to the community and governing body how the decision-making process for every motion or report presented to the Council aligns with the following key considerations:Environmental Sustainability, including the Climate Emergency (in relation to the Climate Emergency Plan); Equity, Inclusion, Wellbeing, and Human Rights; Economic and Cultural Development; Operational/Budget Impacts, recognising that value for money extends beyond the price paid; Legal and Risk Implications

Safety and Traffic

Motion Raised and Passed - calling for a Traffic Study in Lane Cove Central Ward to improve the safety to both cars, bicycle users and pedestrians and to reduce the speed limit for motor vehicles to 40km/hour (in particular to review speeding and increased traffic in Longueville,Riverview Streets and Finlayson street as outlined on the map presented in Chambers).

February Council Meeting (2025)

Protecting what we love - Companion Animals in our Community

Motion Raised and Passed - This motion requests that Council receives a report at its April 2025 meeting on the status of actions taken, and actions recommended to be taken, in response to recommendations 12-15 of Council’s Dog Strategy. Improving education and communication with users of our open spaces aiming for responsible and harmonious sharing.

Protecting what we love - Fair and equitable access

Motion Raised and Passed - A motion to investigate options for discounted pricing for council sporting and aquatic facilities to increase affordability and access for all.