Council meeting highlights: Standing Committee – Monday 11 September 2

Published on 11 September 2023

See below for highlights of recommendations from tonight’s Standing Committee meeting to be considered at Council’s next ordinary meeting on Monday 25 September 2023.

The full agenda and reports are available at meeting agendas and minutes.

The stream of tonight’s meeting will be available online at lakemac.com.au within 48 hours.

Requests for donations

Council recommended approving seven funding applications under the donations program.

The applications were:

• $2000 to the Newcastle and Hunter Valley Bird Rescue to upgrade their bird rescue facilities, allowing them to rehome more birds across Lake Macquarie
• $2000 to Kinfish to contribute to the cost of delivering saltwater adventures to Australian Defence Force Veterans and their families in Lake Macquarie
• $2000 to Newcastle Meals on Wheels for the purchase of new uniforms for their Toronto, Boolaroo and Morisset volunteers
• $1799 to the first Edgeworth Scout Group for the purchase of a new computer to be used for registering new members
• $1561.98 to the first Teralba Sea Scouts for the purchase of new equipment for the Scout Hall in Teralba
• $1627 to Sunnyfield DisAbility Services for their ‘Tool Time’ project in Teralba. 

Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards

Council recommended accepting the ongoing management of the Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.

The annual awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and their achievements in Lake Macquarie City.

Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said managing the awards was an important way for Council to support the 14,000 plus businesses across the city.

“The Lake Macquarie Business Awards have grown substantially over the past 12 years, with a record 146 nominations received in 2023,” she said.

“The awards showcase the innovation, ingenuity and excellence of businesses operating in our city, and Lake Macquarie’s appeal as a prosperous place to set up shop.”