...Many important projects (for example bush regeneration works and Coastal Open Space System projects) enjoy funding from this trust...

AT THE LAST COUNCIL MEETINGCouncil has approved $146,000 in funding for 24 not-for-profit community organisations from around the Gosford LGA. The annual Community Development Grants program helps to ensure that Gosford City is a vibrant, socially inclusive and innovative place to live, work and play. To be successful, applicants must enhance and utilise the existing assets and resources within a community, or build capacity within groups so that local communities can increase their connectedness.

AT THE LAST COUNCIL MEETINGAs part of the Dogs in Open Space Strategy, an environmental assessment has been undertaken of areas at Pippi Point - Davistown, Cochrone Lagoon - Macmasters Beach and Avoca Lagoon. The findings of the assessment recommend dogs be excluded from areas which represent habitat for threatened species in the area (ie. the lagoon and immediate surrounds), while other areas will be marked as ‘No Dogs Allowed’ and ‘Dogs On Leash Only’. Off-leash dog exercise will still be permitted in some areas.

For details of other Green Living Workshops offered, go to www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/environment-and-waste

To book your place, contact greenliving@gosford.nsw.gov.au or call 4325 8912.

Learn new skills to help reduce your ecological footprint. Know more about the environment that surrounds you. Reduce the amount of energy and resources you consume. Learn more about Green Living.

Green Living Workshops are being offered throughout the year at various locations within Gosford.

All workshops are FREE.

A worm farm or compost bin will be given to households participating in the Compost and Worm Farm Workshops.

FREE

JULY

WORKSHOP DAY TIME VENUEGreen Building and Renovating Saturday 19 9.00am -

11.00am

Meeting Space 3 Erina Centre Erina Fair

Compost and Worm Farming Saturday 19 11.30am-

2.00pm

Meeting Space 3 Erina CentreErina Fair

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WORKSHOP DAY TIME VENUEAquaponics and Wicking Bed Constrution

Saturday 30 9.00am - 11.00am

Youth Connections Gate 1, Kangoo Rd Kariong

Compost and Worm Farming Saturday 30 12.00 -

2.30pm

Kariong Eco Garden Dandaloo Street Kariong

Upcoming Free Green Living Workshops

Green Living workshop topics include:

• Composting and worm farming• Backyard permaculture• Detox your home –

living with less chemicals• Energy efficiency in your home

• Love your leftovers• Green building and renovating• Keeping backyard chickens• Aquaponics and wicking beds• Up-cycling – turning old into new.

Bookings are essential for all workshops

Suburb DA No. Proposed Development

Kincumber South 45925/2014 Convert Lower Section of Residence to Secondary Dwelling and add Cov-ered Deck to First Floor, No 2 Carrela Pde, Applicant - G C Barrett.

Lisarow 45928/2014 Extension of Existing Supermarket, No 1/1 - 5/1 Parsons Rd, Applicant - Printban Pty Ltd.

Wamberal 45934/2014 Dwelling House (New) & Secondary Dwelling, No 763 The Entrance Rd, Applicant - J G Svenson.

Suburb Ref No. Date Description

Umina Beach 45804/2014 7.7.2014 Dwelling House (New) No 65 Gwendolen Ave

Suburb Ref No. Date Description

Avoca Beach 45931/2014 25.6.2014 Dwelling House (New) & inground pool No 3 Walder Cr

Bensville 45950/2014 4.7.2014 Alterations & Additions No 18 Kildare St

Kincumber 45948/2014 27.6.2014 Swimming Pool In-ground & Fencing No 11 Carlo Cl

Kincumber 45949/2014 30.6.2014 Alterations & Additions No 97 Avoca Dr

Lisarow 45935/2014 25.6.2014 Swimming Pool & Associated Fencing No 2 Sunny-vale Cl

Umina Beach 45951/2014 2.7.2014 Secondary Dwelling No 11 Hobart Ave

Woy Woy 45944/2014 4.7.2014 Dwelling Addition Ensuite & Laundry & Dining No 20 McMasters Rd

Woy Woy 45957/2014 5.7.2014 Deck & Awning No 96 McMasters Rd

CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEKNAIDOC Week is held from 6 to 13 July and is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. Last week, Gosford City Council hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony in the forecourt of council’s Head Office building. Attendees enjoyed the guest speakers and special performances, followed by morning tea. For more information on NAIDOC Week, visit naidoc.org.au

AT THE LAST COUNCIL MEETINGCouncil has resolved not to rescind its previous resolution and will still register its total opposition to the sale or lease of the publicly owned NSW electricity network and support the continued public ownership, operation and maintenance of the network. The defeated rescission motion had sought for council to instead obtain assurances that the Gosford LGA will receive its fair and equitable share of any financial gain from the leasing of the poles and wires project throughout NSW.

AT THE LAST COUNCIL MEETINGTo ensure that the community has the opportunity to provide valuable feedback to council about any future proposals, all Development Applications lodged within or fronting The Broadwater, Gosford Waterfront, and surrounding lots will be advertised for a minimum of 14 days. This advertising is to include a notice in the newspaper and notice to adjoining owners. Council also resolved that all Development Applications and s.96 amendments are to be determined by the council.