GOVERNMENT
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF LANE COVE
COUNCILLOR DEBORAH HUTCHENS
If you have an issue that you would like to raise with Councillor Deborah Hutchens, she can be contacted on: PHONE: 0422 174 730 EMAIL: dhutchens@lanecove.nsw. gov.au
It is hard to believe that 2016 is now upon us, but as we start the year afresh I look forward to all the exciting opportunities that the new year brings including improvements to pedestrian access and change room facilities at Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre, design progress on the Rosenthal Avenue car park project, new Open Space and Cultural plans, new community spaces at Little Lane and Centenary celebrations for Greenwich Baths.
fully operational on all levels and pedestrian access to the Aquatic Centre will improve. To avoid the unnecessary delay in providing access to car park spaces Council has opened the car park only and urges members of the community to respect the temporary arrangements for the safety of themselves and other pedestrians.
Our Council is starting the year business as usual however please find important information below on how you can have your say on the future of Council in 2016 and beyond. It is hard to know what the year will bring but Council will continue to advocate for the best outcome for its residents. Please take the opportunity to have your say on the State government’s plans to merge Lane Cove with Hunter's Hill and Ryde councils as it is our understanding that this could take place well before the end of this year if the State government rubber stamps its proposal.
With schools now back for 2016 I would like to remind motorists to take care in and around school zones, particularly at pedestrian crossings. Parents can also start the year off on the right foot by being positive role models during the school drop off and pick up times.
REMEMBERING MAL LENNON It has been a sad start to the year with "Commander" Mal Lennon, a previous Club Captain of the Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club, recently losing his life at sea whilst steering a yacht off Port Stephens. Mal lived his early life in Longueville and started sailing in the early 60's. He was Club Captain for many years, and will be sadly missed by Club members. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
LITTLE STREET CAR PARK NOW OPEN 200 car parking spaces are now available in the car park off Little Street. The car park has been opened while construction continues on the upper levels. As a result there are temporary arrangements in place for pedestrian and parking access. In the coming months a pedestrian footbridge will be constructed across to the Aquatic Centre with a connection to the internal lift on each floor of the car park. In the interim the exit via ground floor at Little Lane is the designated pedestrian exit. I would urge all car park users, in particular those with children, to be using this route – pedestrian access in and out of the main car entry is extremely unsafe. Upon the completion of the footbridge the lift will become
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Traffic restrictions around schools are designed to keep everyone safe so please obey the No Stopping and No Parking signs. No Stopping means exactly that, the area is likely to have issues with visibility or safety so cars should not stop there, even for a few minutes. No Parking signs are in areas where you can stop for two minutes but you must remain within three metres of your vehicle. I encourage everyone to stay safe by obeying the signs and taking care on all roads, including those in and around our Lane Cove schools.
NOMINATIONS FOR CITIZENSHIP AWARDS CLOSING Council is seeking nominations for the 2015 Citizenship Awards. This could be a volunteer, someone who has excelled in their field, a local business, community group or special individual who deserves recognition for their efforts. To find out more, visit Council’s website or call 9911 3591. Nominations close on Monday 29 February 2016.
JOYFUL CHRISTMAS While the festive season may seem like a long time ago I wanted to make mention of how wonderful it was to see so many Christmas celebrations in Lane Cove. I personally enjoyed the opportunity to spread Christmas cheer to members of St Columba’s and Kamilaroi Retirement Villages in Mayoral visits in the weeks leading up to Christmas. I hope that residents of Lane Cove also enjoyed time with family and friends across the holidays.
Individuals, organisations and businesses are encouraged to make a submission on the proposed merger of Lane Cove, Hunter's Hill and Ryde councils. Online submissions can be made at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au or via mail to Council Boundary Review, P.O. Box 5341, NSW 2001. Submissions must be received by 28 February 2016. FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED MERGER AND ITS TIMELINE VISIT www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au
