TRC Meeting 11th Oct 2022 report

19th October 2022

Here is an overview of outcomes from the TRC Ordinary Meeting held Tues 11 October, 2022

  • Councillors have tonight adopted two recommendations in relation to Arcadia Estate in South Tamworth. Arcadia Estate is a vital component of Council’s Blueprint 100 Strategy and these recommendations help Tamworth city and the region to implement smart planning provisions to meet current housing demand as well as the needs of future residents. As such, it is important to implement land use planning controls which facilitate the effective use of the land by promoting housing diversity, high quality urban design, green spaces and adequate commercial facilities to meet the requirements of future residents. Included in the amendments is a new provision restricting the subject lands to a maximum of 2,350 dwellings and a range of lot sizes to suit families as well as ‘empty-nesters’, workers and those looking to downsize.
  • Councillors agreed to join the Murray Darling Association, provide funding for an annual membership and nominated Cr Burke and Cr Betts to represent Council on the Association. The Murray Darling Association was formed in 1944 and now includes 70 Local Government areas along with community groups, businesses and individuals. The annual membership fee is 0.305 cents per head of population, capped at $6,681.82 (excl GST). Becoming a member provides Council with a voice to the Association which is a positive outcome for the region.
  • Councillors noted and received the report “Progress Report - January to June 2022” which outlines the 6-month progress of Council’s Annual Operational Plan. The purpose of this report is to present the Progress Report on the delivery of the 2021-2022 Annual Operational Plan for the period 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022. There is a higher than usual number of projects continuing into the 2022/23 financial year. During the COVID-19 pandemic Council experienced supply and resourcing challenges, and, along with the ongoing La Nina weather events, delays have been experienced across all areas of Council’s business. The report can be found on the Tamworth Regional Council website.
  • The Councillors also endorsed the Draft Communications Strategy. The Strategy was prepared following an extensive communications and community engagement campaign was undertaken in June 2022 which included a community survey, key stakeholder round tables, community pop-ups, Council staff workshops, local
  • community workshops and a Councillor briefing to support the development of this Draft Strategy. A diverse and broad cross-section of the community submitted 510 survey contributions. The Draft Strategy will provide a dedicated approach to communicating and engaging with our community and help foster our commitment to open, two-way dialogue. The Draft Strategy will go on a 28 day public exhibition for the community to provide feedback and nominate actions to be considered.

For more information, see the full reports at www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/business-papers

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