Council meeting highlights: Standing Committee – Monday 8 May 2023

Published on 08 May 2023

Please see below for highlights of recommendations made at tonight’s Standing Committee meeting to be considered at the Ordinary Council meeting on Monday 22 May 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 discussed approving donations of:

• $1500 to Mums’ Cottage to assist with event expenses for their Volunteer Week 2023 celebration, and
• $2000 to The Canopy Inc to contribute to the cost of a recently completed upgrade to the audio system in the function room of the Pasterfield Community Centre.

NAIDOC Week grants

Council discussed approving $15,000 in funding for 18 events, programs and activities to celebrate 2023 NAIDOC Week in Lake Macquarie.

Lake Macquarie Deputy Mayor Cr Adam Shultz said NAIDOC week was an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“This year’s theme ‘For Our Elders’ acknowledges the vital role and prominent place Elders hold in our communities,” he said.

“I am pleased to see so many schools and community organisations actively participating in this year’s event with the support of Council through the NAIDOC Week grants program.”